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 Legends: Z-A, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
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 Legends: Z-A, Mewtwo, Ampharos, Capsakid, and others all run Mild in competitive play. Terastallize into a type that patches your weak matchups. Mild's Sp. Attack boost hits harder with STAB Tera moves.
Mild raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Special attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 12 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mewtwo PSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 154+20 | 90-11 | 130 |
| 2 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 115+16 | 85-11 | 55 |
| 3 |  Capsakid GRASS | C | Utility | Chlorophyll | 62+11 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 4 |  Seviper POISON | C | Special Tank | Shedskin | 100+15 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 5 |  Feebas WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 10+6 | 20-4 | 80 |
| 6 |  Mime Jr. PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Utility | Technician | 70+12 | 45-7 | 60 |
| 7 |  Noibat DRAGON | D | Special Tank | Frisk | 45+9 | 35-6 | 55 |
| 8 |  Snorunt ICE | D | Special Attacker | Innerfocus | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 9 |  Toxel ELECTRICPOISON | D | Special Tank | Static | 54+10 | 35-6 | 40 |
| 10 |  Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY | D | Special Tank | Friendguard | 40+9 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 11 |  Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Utility | Synchronize | 65+11 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 12 |  Charmander FIRE | D | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 60+11 | 43-7 | 65 |
Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+SpA
154 +20Spe
130Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Capsakid
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
62 +11Spe
50Seviper
POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Shedskin+SpA
100 +15Spe
65Feebas
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
10 +6Spe
80Mime Jr.
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Technician+SpA
70 +12Spe
60Noibat
DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Frisk+SpA
45 +9Spe
55Snorunt
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+SpA
50 +10Spe
50Toxel
ELECTRIC POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Static+SpA
54 +10Spe
40Igglybuff
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
65MILD 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, Ampharos, Capsakid, and Seviper 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.