DOCILE NATURE CALCULATOR

Docile doesn't raise or lower any stat, which means your Pokemon isn't getting a free 10% boost where it counts. If you're running Docile on a competitive build, you're leaving damage or bulk on the table. Search below to find which nature actually fits your team.

Search for a Pokemon to see which nature suits it best

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. Breed or use Synchronize to lock in a competitive nature instead of Docile.

Docile is a neutral nature with no stat change. For physical walls, use Bold or Impish instead.
#PokemonNatureTierRoleAbilitySpe
1
Toxapex
Toxapex
POISONWATER
BoldBBulky SupportRegenerator35
2BoldBBulky SupportRegenerator50
3BoldBBulky SupportPressure25
4BoldBBulky SupportPressure45
5
Wailord
Wailord
WATER
BoldBBulky SupportPressure60
6
Kingler
Kingler
WATER
ImpishBBulky SupportShellarmor75
7
Tangela
Tangela
GRASS
BoldCBulky SupportRegenerator60
8
Jellicent
Jellicent
WATERGHOST
BoldCBulky SupportWaterabsorb60
9
Corsola
Corsola
WATERROCK
BoldCBulky SupportRegenerator35
10
Seismitoad
Seismitoad
WATERGROUND
BoldCBulky SupportWaterabsorb74
11
Vileplume
Vileplume
GRASSPOISON
BoldCBulky SupportEffect Spore50
12
Duskull
Duskull
GHOST
BoldCBulky SupportLevitate25
13
Palossand
Palossand
GHOSTGROUND
BoldCBulky SupportWatercompaction35
14
Slugma
Slugma
FIRE
BoldCBulky SupportFlame Body20
15
Magcargo
Magcargo
FIREROCK
BoldCBulky SupportFlame Body30
16
Pelipper
Pelipper
WATERFLYING
BoldCBulky SupportKeeneye65
17
Frillish
Frillish
WATERGHOST
BoldDBulky SupportWaterabsorb40
18
Mareanie
Mareanie
POISONWATER
BoldDBulky SupportRegenerator45
19
Palpitoad
Palpitoad
WATERGROUND
BoldDBulky SupportWaterabsorb69
20
Ledyba
Ledyba
BUGFLYING
BoldDBulky SupportEarlybird55
Toxapex
Toxapex
POISON WATER
B
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
Spe
35
Tangrowth
Tangrowth
GRASS
B
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
Spe
50
Dusclops
Dusclops
GHOST
B
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
Spe
25
Dusknoir
Dusknoir
GHOST
B
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
Spe
45
Wailord
Wailord
WATER
B
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
Spe
60
Kingler
Kingler
WATER
B
Nature
Impish
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Shellarmor
Spe
75
Tangela
Tangela
GRASS
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
Spe
60
Jellicent
Jellicent
WATER GHOST
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
Spe
60
Corsola
Corsola
WATER ROCK
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
Spe
35
Seismitoad
Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
Spe
74
Vileplume
Vileplume
GRASS POISON
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Effect Spore
Spe
50
Duskull
Duskull
GHOST
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
Spe
25
Palossand
Palossand
GHOST GROUND
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Watercompaction
Spe
35
Slugma
Slugma
FIRE
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flame Body
Spe
20
Magcargo
Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flame Body
Spe
30
Pelipper
Pelipper
WATER FLYING
C
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Keeneye
Spe
65
Frillish
Frillish
WATER GHOST
D
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
Spe
40
Mareanie
Mareanie
POISON WATER
D
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
Spe
45
Palpitoad
Palpitoad
WATER GROUND
D
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
Spe
69
Ledyba
Ledyba
BUG FLYING
D
Nature
Bold
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Earlybird
Spe
55

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+)

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.
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