MILD NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Mild nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Mild boosts Sp. Attack by 10% and cuts Defense by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Mild is the right call.
In Emerald, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Mild changes their stats
BEST MILD NATURE POKEMON
Sp. Attack goes up 10%, Defense goes down. Mild is a pick for Pokemon that mix physical and special attacks but lean toward the special side. Over in Emerald, Mewtwo, Wailord, Poliwrath, and others all run Mild in competitive play. Emerald was the first generation with natures. Everstone breeding for Mild only works in Emerald.
Mild raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Special attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 15 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mewtwo PSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 154+20 | 90-11 | 130 |
| 2 |  Wailord WATER | B | Special Attacker | Waterveil | 90+14 | 45-7 | 60 |
| 3 |  Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING | C | Mixed Attacker | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 95-12 | 70 |
| 4 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 115+16 | 85-11 | 55 |
| 5 |  Cacturne GRASSDARK | C | Special Attacker | Waterabsorb | 115+16 | 60-8 | 55 |
| 6 |  Cyndaquil FIRE | C | Special Tank | Blaze | 60+11 | 43-7 | 65 |
| 7 |  Seviper POISON | C | Special Tank | Shedskin | 100+15 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 8 |  Feebas WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 10+6 | 20-4 | 80 |
| 9 |  Nincada BUGGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 30+8 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 10 |  Smoochum ICEPSYCHIC | D | Special Revenge Killer | Forewarn | 85+13 | 15-4 | 65 |
| 11 |  Snorunt ICE | D | Special Attacker | Innerfocus | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 12 |  Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY | D | Special Tank | Friendguard | 40+9 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 13 |  Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Utility | Synchronize | 65+11 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 14 |  Charmander FIRE | D | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 60+11 | 43-7 | 65 |
| 15 |  Nuzleaf GRASSDARK | D | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 60+11 | 40-6 | 60 |
Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+SpA
154 +20Spe
130Wailord
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Waterveil+SpA
90 +14Spe
60Poliwrath
WATER FIGHTING
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
70 +12Spe
70Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Cacturne
GRASS DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Cyndaquil
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Blaze+SpA
60 +11Spe
65Seviper
POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Shedskin+SpA
100 +15Spe
65Feebas
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
10 +6Spe
80Nincada
BUG GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+SpA
30 +8Spe
40Smoochum
ICE PSYCHIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Forewarn+SpA
85 +13Spe
65Snorunt
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+SpA
50 +10Spe
50Igglybuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Friendguard+SpA
40 +9Spe
15Kirlia
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Synchronize+SpA
65 +11Spe
50Charmander
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Solarpower+SpA
60 +11Spe
65Nuzleaf
GRASS DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
60 +11Spe
60MILD NATURE GUIDE
+10%Sp. Attack
-10%Defense
Flavor Preference
Likes Dry, dislikes Sour
Competitive Role
Special attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk.
Mild vs Modest
Choose Mild
+Sp. Attack / -Defense
- Pokemon that benefit from maximizing Sp. Attack
- Builds where the -Defense penalty is irrelevant
Choose Modest
+Sp. Attack / -Attack
- Pokemon that need Sp. Attack more than Sp. Attack
- Builds where -Defense is too costly
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Mild Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Mild nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Mild Mint to change stat effects to Mild. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Sp. Attack Natures
MILD FAQs
What does the Mild nature do in Pokemon?
It's a +10% Sp. Attack, -10% Defense nature. The 10% multiplier applies after base stats and EVs, so the actual point difference grows as stats get higher. Pokemon with Mild nature prefer Dry flavor and dislike Sour.
What are the best Mild nature Pokemon?
Mewtwo, Wailord, Poliwrath, and Ampharos are among the strongest Mild picks. What they share is a reliance on Sp. Attack and little need for Defense. Check the tier list for current rankings.
Is Mild a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Yes. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. You'll see Mild on dedicated Sp. Attack-focused builds across most tiers and formats.
How do I get a Mild nature Pokemon?
Three options: (1) Synchronize lead forces wild Pokemon to match your lead's nature. (2) Everstone breeding passes the nature 100% of the time since Gen 5. (3) a Mild Mint changes the stat effects after the fact. Mints don't change the nature name, just the stat modifiers.
Should I use Mild or Modest?
It depends on what your team needs. Mild is the mixed offense option. Modest is the dedicated special option. Most of the time, your Pokemon's moveset and role make the decision obvious.