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 Winds & Waves, various competitive Pokemon run it. Same nature, new meta. Mild is still the go-to for Sp. Attack-focused builds in Winds & Waves.

Mild raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Special attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk.
No Pokemon foundNo Mild nature Pokemon are available in Winds & Waves.
+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
Modest (-Attack)Quiet (-Speed)Rash (-Sp. Defense)
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?
various competitive Pokemon 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.