Hardy Nature in Pokemon
Hardy is a neutral nature — it raises no stat and lowers no stat. Because it has no stat effect, Hardy is never the optimal pick — any Pokemon with a Hardy nature would rather have a beneficial nature (or a Mint) that boosts a stat it actually uses.
Stat Effect
No stat changes
Berry Flavors
No flavor preference
Best For
Neutral
Should you keep a Hardy nature?
Usually not for competitive play. A neutral nature wastes the free 10% boost a beneficial nature gives. Prefer Adamant or Jolly for physical attackers, and Modest or Timid for special attackers — or change the stat effect with a Mint.
How to Get a Hardy Nature
- Everstone breeding — a parent holding an Everstone always passes its nature to offspring.
- Synchronize — leading with a Hardy-nature Synchronize Pokemon makes wild encounters share its nature (guaranteed in recent games).
- Mints — in Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, a Hardy Mint changes a Pokemon's stat effects to match Hardy (the displayed nature stays the same).
Hardy Nature — FAQ
What does Hardy nature do in Pokemon?
Hardy is a neutral nature — it raises no stat and lowers no stat. It only affects berry flavor preference, not stats.
Which Pokemon should use a Hardy nature?
Because it has no stat effect, Hardy is never the optimal pick — any Pokemon with a Hardy nature would rather have a beneficial nature (or a Mint) that boosts a stat it actually uses.
How do I get a Hardy nature Pokemon?
Breed with a Hardy-nature parent holding an Everstone (guarantees the nature is passed down), lead with a Synchronize Pokemon of that nature when catching, or use a Hardy Mint (Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet) to change an existing Pokemon's stat effects.