Calm Nature
Raises Sp. Def +10%, lowers Attack −10%.
Calm at a Glance
When to Use Calm
Calm is built for special walls — it weathers special hits far better. The price is a 10% cut to Attack, so it's a free upgrade for any Pokémon that doesn't rely on that stat.
See who makes the most of the boost: the top Sp. Def Pokémon rankings. And if you'd rather boost Attack instead, flip to Naughty, its exact opposite.
A Nature is only a third of the stat story — pair it with EV training and strong IVs to get the most out of any Pokémon.
Other +Sp. Def Natures
Three more Natures raise Sp. Def, each cutting a different stat: Gentle (−Defense), Sassy (−Speed), Careful (−Sp. Atk).
All 25 Natures
Calm Nature Questions & Answers
- What does the Calm Nature do?
- Calm raises Sp. Def by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. HP is never affected by a Nature.
- Which Pokémon want a Calm Nature?
- Calm suits special walls: it weathers special hits far better, while the Attack drop only matters if the Pokémon actually relies on Attack.
- What is the opposite of Calm?
- Naughty — it raises Attack and lowers Sp. Def, the exact reverse of Calm.
- What Berry flavor does a Calm Pokémon like?
- Calm Pokémon like Bitter flavors and dislike Spicy ones — a disliked-flavor confusion Berry will confuse them.