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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Venusaur, Vaporeon, Vileplume, and others all run Mild in competitive play. Your Mild boost carries into the mega form. The recalculated base stats compound with the 10% nature bonus.
Mild raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Special attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 9 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 83-11 | 80 |
| 2 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 110+16 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 3 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | B | Utility | Chlorophyll | 110+16 | 85-11 | 50 |
| 4 |  Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING | C | Mixed Attacker | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 95-12 | 70 |
| 5 |  Venomoth BUGPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Tintedlens | 90+14 | 60-8 | 90 |
| 6 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Special Attacker | Torrent | 65+11 | 80-10 | 58 |
| 7 |  Eevee NORMAL | D | Special Attacker | Adaptability | 45+9 | 50-7 | 55 |
| 8 |  Ivysaur GRASSPOISON | D | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 80+13 | 63-9 | 60 |
| 9 |  Charmander FIRE | D | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 60+11 | 43-7 | 65 |
Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
100 +15Spe
80Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
110 +16Spe
65Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
110 +16Spe
50Poliwrath
WATER FIGHTING
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
70 +12Spe
70Venomoth
BUG POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+SpA
90 +14Spe
90Wartortle
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
65 +11Spe
58Eevee
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Adaptability+SpA
45 +9Spe
55Ivysaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
80 +13Spe
60Charmander
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Solarpower+SpA
60 +11Spe
65+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
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?
Venusaur, Vaporeon, Vileplume, and Poliwrath 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.