DOCILE NATURE CALCULATOR
Natures weren't part of the series until Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire), so Gold & Silver doesn't have them. Every stat is calculated from base stats, IVs (called DVs back then), and Stat Experience alone. If you're looking for the Docile nature's stat effect, switch the game filter above to any Gen III or later title. That said, the concept still helps with planning teams for remakes like FireRed & LeafGreen or HeartGold & SoulSilver, where natures do apply.
Best Natures for Physical Walls
No stat changes at all. Docile is one of five neutral natures, and competitive players avoid all of them. A nature that boosts Attack, Sp. Attack, or Speed will always outperform a flat stat line. Gold & Silver predates the nature system entirely. Transfer forward to apply natures.
Docile is a neutral nature with no stat change. For physical walls, use Bold or Impish instead.
Bold
+Defense/-Attack
Maximum physical bulk for special-move walls
Impish
+Defense/-Sp. Attack
Maximum physical bulk for physical-move walls
| # | Pokemon | Nature | Tier | Role | Ability | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ho-Oh FIRE | Impish | S | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 90 |
| 2 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | Bold | S | Bulky Support | Multiscale | 110 |
| 3 |  Clefable FAIRY | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 60 |
| 4 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Static | 100 |
| 5 |  Chansey NORMAL | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 50 |
| 6 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100 |
| 7 |  Suicune WATER | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 85 |
| 8 |  Blissey NORMAL | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 55 |
| 9 |  Moltres FIRE | Bold | B | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 90 |
| 10 |  Donphan GROUND | Impish | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 50 |
| 11 |  Politoed WATER | Bold | C | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 70 |
| 12 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | Bold | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 30 |
| 13 |  Skarmory STEEL | Impish | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 70 |
| 14 |  Wartortle WATER | Bold | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 58 |
| 15 |  Wooper WATERGROUND | Impish | C | Bulky Support | Unaware | 15 |
| 16 |  Tangela GRASS | Bold | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 60 |
| 17 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | Bold | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 60 |
| 18 |  Forretress BUGSTEEL | Impish | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 40 |
| 19 |  Omanyte ROCKWATER | Bold | D | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 35 |
| 20 |  Staryu WATER | Bold | D | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 85 |
Forretress
BUG STEEL
DOCILE NATURE GUIDE
Docile is a neutral nature — no stat is increased or decreased.
Competitive Role
No competitive advantage. A stat-boosting nature is almost always preferred.
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Docile Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Docile nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Docile Mint to change stat effects to Docile. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Recommended Alternatives
DOCILE FAQs
What does the Docile nature do in Pokemon?
Nothing, basically. Docile doesn't change any stat. There's no boost and no penalty. Your Pokemon keeps its base stat spread exactly as-is.
Is Docile nature good?
There's no competitive reason to keep Docile. A 10% stat boost from any other nature is free power you're leaving on the table. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change it without breeding.
How do I get a Docile nature Pokemon?
Catch a Pokemon and check. There's a 4% chance of any specific nature, including Docile. Synchronize ability matches the lead Pokemon's nature to wild encounters (Gen 3+). Everstone passes a parent's nature during breeding.
When should you use a neutral nature?
Almost never. The only edge case is a Pokemon that uses physical moves, special moves, and needs every defensive stat and Speed. That Pokemon doesn't really exist in competitive. Even mixed attackers prefer Naive, Hasty, or another nature that at least boosts Speed.