MODEST NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Modest nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Modest boosts Sp. Attack by 10% and cuts Attack 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 Modest is the right call.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Modest changes their stats
BEST MODEST NATURE POKEMON
Modest boosts Sp. Attack by 10% at the expense of Attack. In FireRed & LeafGreen, top picks include Lugia, Kyogre, Latios, and more. You'll want this on anything that only fires off special moves. Synchronize is your best bet for Modest in FireRed & LeafGreen. Lead with a Synchronize Pokemon that already has it.
Modest raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Special Sweepers and special Wallbreakers that only use special moves. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | S | Special Tank | Multiscale | 90+14 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 2 |  Kyogre WATER | B | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 150+20 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 3 |  Latios DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 130+18 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 4 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Natural Cure | 75+12 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 5 |  Mew PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 6 |  Milotic WATER | B | Special Tank | Marvelscale | 100+15 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 7 |  Suicune WATER | B | Special Tank | Pressure | 90+14 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 8 |  Entei FIRE | B | Special Tank | Pressure | 90+14 | 115-14 | 100 |
| 9 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | B | Special Tank | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 10 |  Regice ICE | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 100+15 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 11 |  Articuno ICE | B | Special Tank | Pressure | 95+14 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 12 |  Ivysaur GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 80+13 | 62-9 | 60 |
| 13 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 120+17 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 14 |  Weepinbell GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 85+13 | 90-11 | 55 |
| 15 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Regenerator | 100+15 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 16 |  Tangela GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 55-8 | 60 |
| 17 |  Kingdra WATERDRAGON | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 95-12 | 85 |
| 18 |  Huntail WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 94+14 | 104-13 | 52 |
| 19 |  Seadra WATER | C | Special Tank | Sniper | 95+14 | 65-9 | 85 |
| 20 |  Horsea WATER | C | Utility | Swiftswim | 70+12 | 40-6 | 60 |
| 21 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 22 |  Golduck WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 82-11 | 85 |
| 23 |  Cacturne GRASSDARK | C | Special Attacker | Sandveil | 115+16 | 115-14 | 55 |
| 24 |  Ludicolo WATERGRASS | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 90+14 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 25 |  Cyndaquil FIRE | C | Special Revenge Killer | Blaze | 60+11 | 52-8 | 65 |
| 26 |  Poliwag WATER | C | Special Attacker | Waterabsorb | 40+9 | 50-7 | 90 |
| 27 |  Sunflora GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 105+15 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 28 |  Oddish GRASSPOISON | C | Special Tank | Chlorophyll | 75+12 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 29 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Special Attacker | Torrent | 85+13 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 30 |  Grumpig PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Thickfat | 90+14 | 45-7 | 80 |
| 31 |  Exeggutor GRASSPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 125+17 | 95-12 | 55 |
| 32 |  Masquerain BUG | C | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 100+15 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 33 |  Combusken FIREFIGHTING | C | Special Attacker | Blaze | 85+13 | 85-11 | 55 |
| 34 |  Gloom GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 85+13 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 35 |  Wailmer WATER | C | Special Revenge Killer | Waterveil | 70+12 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 36 |  Hoothoot NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Tintedlens | 36+8 | 30-5 | 50 |
| 37 |  Houndour DARKFIRE | C | Bulky Support | Earlybird | 80+13 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 38 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Special Tank | Download | 105+15 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 39 |  Shedinja BUGGHOST | C | Special Attacker | Wonderguard | 30+8 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 40 |  Seaking WATER | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 65+11 | 92-12 | 68 |
| 41 |  Grovyle GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Overgrow | 85+13 | 65-9 | 95 |
| 42 |  Lapras WATERICE | C | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 85-11 | 60 |
| 43 |  Lanturn WATERELECTRIC | C | Special Tank | Voltabsorb | 76+12 | 58-8 | 67 |
| 44 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Special Tank | Static | 65+11 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 45 |  Roselia GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 46 |  Drowzee PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Insomnia | 43+9 | 48-7 | 42 |
| 47 |  Politoed WATER | C | Special Tank | Drizzle | 90+14 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 48 |  Omastar ROCKWATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 115+16 | 60-8 | 55 |
| 49 |  Quilava FIRE | C | Special Revenge Killer | Blaze | 80+13 | 64-9 | 80 |
| 50 |  Lunatone ROCKPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 95+14 | 55-8 | 70 |
| 51 |  Weezing POISON | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 85+13 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 52 |  Luvdisc WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 40+9 | 30-5 | 97 |
| 53 |  Swalot POISON | C | Special Tank | Stickyhold | 73+12 | 73-10 | 55 |
| 54 |  Swellow NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Scrappy | 75+12 | 85-11 | 125 |
| 55 |  Porygon NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Analytic | 85+13 | 60-8 | 40 |
| 56 |  Nidoqueen POISONGROUND | C | Special Tank | Sheerforce | 75+12 | 92-12 | 76 |
| 57 |  Exploud NORMAL | C | Special Wallbreaker | Scrappy | 91+14 | 91-12 | 68 |
| 58 |  Octillery WATER | C | Special Tank | Sniper | 105+15 | 105-13 | 45 |
| 59 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 50+10 | 55-8 | 90 |
| 60 |  Slugma FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 70+12 | 40-6 | 20 |
| 61 |  Walrein ICEWATER | C | Special Tank | Thickfat | 95+14 | 80-10 | 65 |
| 62 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Special Tank | Static | 115+16 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 63 |  Gorebyss WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 114+16 | 84-11 | 52 |
| 64 |  Castform NORMAL | C | Special Tank | Forecast | 70+12 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 65 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Owntempo | 100+15 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 66 |  Venomoth BUGPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Tintedlens | 90+14 | 65-9 | 90 |
| 67 |  Butterfree BUG | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 90+14 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 68 |  Ninetales FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 81+13 | 76-10 | 100 |
| 69 |  Growlithe FIRE | C | Special Tank | Intimidate | 70+12 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 70 |  Spoink PSYCHIC | C | Special Revenge Killer | Thickfat | 70+12 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 71 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | C | Special Tank | Effect Spore | 110+16 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 72 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Overgrow | 83+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 73 |  Bellossom GRASS | C | Special Tank | Chlorophyll | 90+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 74 |  Cradily ROCKGRASS | C | Special Tank | Stormdrain | 81+13 | 81-11 | 43 |
| 75 |  Tropius GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 72+12 | 68-9 | 51 |
| 76 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Special Tank | Natural Cure | 70+12 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 77 |  Magnemite ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 95+14 | 35-6 | 45 |
| 78 |  Victreebel GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 105-13 | 70 |
| 79 |  Mantine WATER | C | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 80+13 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 80 |  Electrode ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Soundproof | 80+13 | 50-7 | 150 |
| 81 |  Togetic FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 80+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 82 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Special Tank | Solidrock | 105+15 | 100-12 | 40 |
| 83 |  Clamperl WATER | C | Special Attacker | Shellarmor | 74+12 | 64-9 | 32 |
| 84 |  Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Special Attacker | Weakarmor | 90+14 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 85 |  Bellsprout GRASSPOISON | D | Utility | Chlorophyll | 70+12 | 75-10 | 40 |
| 86 |  Smoochum ICEPSYCHIC | D | Special Revenge Killer | Forewarn | 85+13 | 30-5 | 65 |
| 87 |  Flaaffy ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Static | 80+13 | 55-8 | 45 |
| 88 |  Exeggcute GRASSPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Harvest | 60+11 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 89 |  Nidorino POISON | D | Special Tank | Poison Point | 55+10 | 72-10 | 65 |
| 90 |  Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Special Tank | Synchronize | 45+9 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 91 |  Spheal ICEWATER | D | Special Attacker | Thickfat | 55+10 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 92 |  Lotad WATERGRASS | D | Utility | Swiftswim | 40+9 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 93 |  Chikorita GRASS | D | Special Tank | Overgrow | 49+10 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 94 |  Togepi FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 40+9 | 20-4 | 20 |
| 95 |  Squirtle WATER | D | Special Attacker | Torrent | 50+10 | 48-7 | 43 |
| 96 |  Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | D | Special Attacker | Overgrow | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 97 |  Electrike ELECTRIC | D | Special Tank | Lightningrod | 65+11 | 45-7 | 65 |
| 98 |  Ponyta FIRE | D | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 65+11 | 85-11 | 90 |
| 99 |  Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Trace | 65+11 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 100 |  Lombre WATERGRASS | D | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 60+11 | 50-7 | 50 |
Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Multiscale+SpA
90 +14Spe
110Kyogre
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+SpA
150 +20Spe
90Latios
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+SpA
130 +18Spe
110Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
75 +12Spe
55Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpA
100 +15Spe
100Milotic
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Marvelscale+SpA
100 +15Spe
81Suicune
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Pressure+SpA
90 +14Spe
85Entei
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Pressure+SpA
90 +14Spe
100Celebi
PSYCHIC GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
100 +15Spe
100Regice
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpA
100 +15Spe
50Articuno
ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Pressure+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Ivysaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
80 +13Spe
60Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+SpA
120 +17Spe
70Weepinbell
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
85 +13Spe
55Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Tangela
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
100 +15Spe
60Kingdra
WATER DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Huntail
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
94 +14Spe
52Seadra
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Sniper+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Horsea
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
70 +12Spe
60Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
100 +15Spe
80Golduck
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Cacturne
GRASS DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sandveil+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Ludicolo
WATER GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
90 +14Spe
70Cyndaquil
FIRE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Blaze+SpA
60 +11Spe
65Poliwag
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
40 +9Spe
90Sunflora
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
105 +15Spe
30Oddish
GRASS POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
75 +12Spe
30Blastoise
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
85 +13Spe
78Grumpig
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Thickfat+SpA
90 +14Spe
80Exeggutor
GRASS PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
125 +17Spe
55Masquerain
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+SpA
100 +15Spe
80Combusken
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+SpA
85 +13Spe
55Gloom
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
85 +13Spe
40Wailmer
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Waterveil+SpA
70 +12Spe
60Hoothoot
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+SpA
36 +8Spe
50Houndour
DARK FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Earlybird+SpA
80 +13Spe
65Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Download+SpA
105 +15Spe
60Shedinja
BUG GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Wonderguard+SpA
30 +8Spe
40Seaking
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+SpA
65 +11Spe
68Grovyle
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overgrow+SpA
85 +13Spe
95Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Lanturn
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Voltabsorb+SpA
76 +12Spe
67Mareep
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Static+SpA
65 +11Spe
35Roselia
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
100 +15Spe
65Drowzee
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Insomnia+SpA
43 +9Spe
42Politoed
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Drizzle+SpA
90 +14Spe
70Omastar
ROCK WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Quilava
FIRE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Blaze+SpA
80 +13Spe
80Lunatone
ROCK PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpA
95 +14Spe
70Weezing
POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Luvdisc
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
40 +9Spe
97Swalot
POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Stickyhold+SpA
73 +12Spe
55Swellow
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Scrappy+SpA
75 +12Spe
125Porygon
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Analytic+SpA
85 +13Spe
40Nidoqueen
POISON GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Sheerforce+SpA
75 +12Spe
76Exploud
NORMAL
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Scrappy+SpA
91 +14Spe
68Octillery
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Sniper+SpA
105 +15Spe
45Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+SpA
50 +10Spe
90Slugma
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+SpA
70 +12Spe
20Walrein
ICE WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Thickfat+SpA
95 +14Spe
65Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Static+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Gorebyss
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
114 +16Spe
52Castform
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Forecast+SpA
70 +12Spe
70Slowbro
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Owntempo+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Venomoth
BUG POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+SpA
90 +14Spe
90Butterfree
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+SpA
90 +14Spe
70Ninetales
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+SpA
81 +13Spe
100Growlithe
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Intimidate+SpA
70 +12Spe
60Spoink
PSYCHIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Thickfat+SpA
70 +12Spe
60Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Effect Spore+SpA
110 +16Spe
50Meganium
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overgrow+SpA
83 +13Spe
80Bellossom
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
90 +14Spe
50Cradily
ROCK GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Stormdrain+SpA
81 +13Spe
43Tropius
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpA
72 +12Spe
51Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
70 +12Spe
80Magnemite
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+SpA
95 +14Spe
45Victreebel
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
100 +15Spe
70Mantine
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
80 +13Spe
70Electrode
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Soundproof+SpA
80 +13Spe
150Togetic
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpA
80 +13Spe
40Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Solidrock+SpA
105 +15Spe
40Clamperl
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Shellarmor+SpA
74 +12Spe
32Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Weakarmor+SpA
90 +14Spe
30Bellsprout
GRASS POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
70 +12Spe
40Smoochum
ICE PSYCHIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Forewarn+SpA
85 +13Spe
65Flaaffy
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+SpA
80 +13Spe
45Exeggcute
GRASS PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpA
60 +11Spe
40Nidorino
POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Poison Point+SpA
55 +10Spe
65Ralts
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Synchronize+SpA
45 +9Spe
40Spheal
ICE WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Thickfat+SpA
55 +10Spe
25Lotad
WATER GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
40 +9Spe
30Chikorita
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Overgrow+SpA
49 +10Spe
45Togepi
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpA
40 +9Spe
20Squirtle
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
50 +10Spe
43Bulbasaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overgrow+SpA
65 +11Spe
45Electrike
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Lightningrod+SpA
65 +11Spe
65Ponyta
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+SpA
65 +11Spe
90Kirlia
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+SpA
65 +11Spe
50Lombre
WATER GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
60 +11Spe
50MODEST NATURE GUIDE
+10%Sp. Attack
-10%Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Dry, dislikes Spicy
Competitive Role
Special Sweepers and special Wallbreakers that only use special moves.
Modest vs Timid
Choose Modest
+Sp. Attack / -Attack
- Pokemon that rely purely on special moves for damage
- Trick Room special attackers
- Bulky special attackers that do not need to outspeed
- Choice Specs wallbreakers focused on raw power
Choose Timid
+Speed / -Attack
- Fast special sweepers in the base 80-110 Speed range
- Pokemon that need to outspeed base 100 threats
- Setup sweepers (Nasty Plot, Calm Mind) that boost power anyway
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Modest Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Modest nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Modest Mint to change stat effects to Modest. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Sp. Attack Natures
MODEST FAQs
What does the Modest nature do in Pokemon?
Modest raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Modest nature prefer Dry flavor and dislike Spicy.
What are the best Modest nature Pokemon?
Top Modest users include Lugia, Kyogre, Latios, and Blissey. They benefit from the Sp. Attack boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Attack drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.
Is Modest a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Modest is a strong competitive nature. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Attack in their moveset.
How do I get a Modest nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Modest nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Modest parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Modest without rebreeding.
Should I use Modest or Timid?
Modest prioritizes power, while Timid goes for speed. Pick Modest when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Timid when speed matters more for your team.