Best Mild Nature Pokemon in Red & Blue (+Sp. Attack)

MILD NATURE CALCULATOR

Natures weren't part of the series until Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire), so Red & Blue 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 Mild 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 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 Red & Blue, Mewtwo, Poliwrath, and Charmander all run Mild in competitive play. Red & Blue has no nature system. Transfer your Pokemon forward and breed for Mild in a modern title.

Mild raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Special attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 3 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	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Mixed Attacker	Waterabsorb	70+12	95-12	70
3	Charmander FIRE	D	Special Attacker	Solarpower	60+11	43-7	65

Mewtwo

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+SpA

154 +20

Spe

130

Poliwrath

WATER FIGHTING

Role

Mixed Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

70 +12

Spe

Charmander

FIRE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Solarpower

+SpA

60 +11

Spe

MILD 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, Poliwrath, and Charmander 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.