Best Modest Nature Pokemon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (+Sp. Attack)

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, top picks include Xerneas, Dialga, Lugia, and more. You'll want this on anything that only fires off special moves. Mega Evolution recalculates base stats, but Modest's 10% Sp. Attack multiplier still applies after transforming.

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	Xerneas FAIRY	S	Special Attacker	Fairyaura	131+18	131-16	99
2	Dialga STEELDRAGON	S	Special Tank	Pressure	150+20	120-14	90
3	Lugia PSYCHICFLYING	S	Special Tank	Multiscale	90+14	90-11	110
4	Reshiram DRAGONFIRE	S	Special Tank	Turboblaze	150+20	120-14	90
5	Kyogre WATER	B	Bulky Support	Drizzle	150+20	100-12	90
6	Latios DRAGONPSYCHIC	B	Special Attacker	Levitate	130+18	90-11	110
7	Blissey NORMAL	B	Special Tank	Natural Cure	75+12	10-3	55
8	Volcarona BUGFIRE	B	Special Attacker	Flame Body	135+18	60-8	100
9	Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL	B	Special Attacker	Magnetpull	130+18	70-9	60
10	Volcanion FIREWATER	B	Special Attacker	Waterabsorb	130+18	110-13	70
11	Mew PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	100+15	100-12	100
12	Manaphy WATER	B	Special Tank	Hydration	100+15	100-12	100
13	Sylveon FAIRY	B	Special Tank	Pixilate	110+16	65-9	60
14	Goodra DRAGON	B	Special Tank	Gooey	110+16	100-12	80
15	Glaceon ICE	B	Special Revenge Killer	Snowcloak	130+18	60-8	65
16	Milotic WATER	B	Special Tank	Marvelscale	100+15	60-8	81
17	Suicune WATER	B	Special Tank	Pressure	90+14	75-10	85
18	Yanmega BUGFLYING	B	Special Attacker	Tintedlens	116+16	76-10	95
19	Florges FAIRY	B	Special Tank	Flowerveil	112+16	65-9	75
20	Ivysaur GRASSPOISON	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	80+13	62-9	60
21	Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL	C	Special Attacker	Magnetpull	120+17	60-8	70
22	Weepinbell GRASSPOISON	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	85+13	90-11	55
23	Slowking WATERPSYCHIC	C	Special Tank	Regenerator	100+15	75-10	30
24	Tangela GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	100+15	55-8	60
25	Empoleon WATERSTEEL	C	Special Attacker	Torrent	111+16	86-11	60
26	Kingdra WATERDRAGON	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	95+14	95-12	85
27	Skrelp POISONWATER	C	Special Attacker	Adaptability	60+11	60-8	30
28	Huntail WATER	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	94+14	104-13	52
29	Seadra WATER	C	Special Tank	Sniper	95+14	65-9	85
30	Horsea WATER	C	Utility	Swiftswim	70+12	40-6	60
31	Venusaur GRASSPOISON	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	100+15	82-11	80
32	Golduck WATER	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	95+14	82-11	85
33	Cacturne GRASSDARK	C	Special Attacker	Sandveil	115+16	115-14	55
34	Seismitoad WATERGROUND	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	85+13	95-12	74
35	Ludicolo WATERGRASS	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	90+14	70-9	70
36	Cyndaquil FIRE	C	Special Revenge Killer	Blaze	60+11	52-8	65
37	Deino DARKDRAGON	C	Special Revenge Killer	Hustle	45+9	65-9	38
38	Poliwag WATER	C	Special Attacker	Waterabsorb	40+9	50-7	90
39	Sunflora GRASS	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	105+15	75-10	30
40	Oddish GRASSPOISON	C	Special Tank	Chlorophyll	75+12	50-7	30
41	Blastoise WATER	C	Special Attacker	Torrent	85+13	83-11	78
42	Grumpig PSYCHIC	C	Special Attacker	Thickfat	90+14	45-7	80
43	Exeggutor GRASSPSYCHIC	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	125+17	95-12	55
44	Litwick GHOSTFIRE	C	Special Tank	Flame Body	65+11	30-5	20
45	Masquerain BUGFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Intimidate	100+15	60-8	80
46	Combusken FIREFIGHTING	C	Special Attacker	Blaze	85+13	85-11	55
47	Gloom GRASSPOISON	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	85+13	65-9	40
48	Eelektross ELECTRIC	C	Special Tank	Levitate	105+15	115-14	50
49	Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY	C	Special Attacker	Prankster	77+12	67-9	116
50	Wailmer WATER	C	Special Revenge Killer	Waterveil	70+12	70-9	60
51	Gogoat GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Sapsipper	97+14	100-12	68
52	Hoothoot NORMALFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Tintedlens	36+8	30-5	50
53	Flabebe FAIRY	C	Utility	Flowerveil	61+11	38-6	42
54	Gastrodon WATERGROUND	C	Special Tank	Stormdrain	92+14	83-11	39
55	Houndour DARKFIRE	C	Bulky Support	Earlybird	80+13	60-8	65
56	Porygon2 NORMAL	C	Special Tank	Download	105+15	80-10	60
57	Shedinja BUGGHOST	C	Special Attacker	Wonderguard	30+8	90-11	40
58	Seaking WATER	C	Special Attacker	Lightningrod	65+11	92-12	68
59	Grovyle GRASS	C	Special Attacker	Overgrow	85+13	65-9	95
60	Shieldon ROCKSTEEL	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	42+9	42-7	30
61	Goomy DRAGON	C	Special Tank	Sapsipper	55+10	50-7	40
62	Lapras WATERICE	C	Special Tank	Waterabsorb	85+13	85-11	60
63	Lanturn WATERELECTRIC	C	Special Tank	Voltabsorb	76+12	58-8	67
64	Mareep ELECTRIC	C	Special Tank	Static	65+11	40-6	35
65	Roselia GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	100+15	60-8	65
66	Drowzee PSYCHIC	C	Special Attacker	Insomnia	43+9	48-7	42
67	Dragalge POISONDRAGON	C	Special Tank	Adaptability	97+14	75-10	44
68	Fennekin FIRE	C	Utility	Magician	62+11	45-7	60
69	Samurott WATER	C	Special Tank	Torrent	108+16	100-12	70
70	Sliggoo DRAGON	C	Special Tank	Hydration	83+13	75-10	60
71	Politoed WATER	C	Special Tank	Drizzle	90+14	75-10	70
72	Espurr PSYCHIC	C	Special Attacker	Infiltrator	63+11	48-7	68
73	Jellicent WATERGHOST	C	Special Tank	Waterabsorb	85+13	60-8	60
74	Omastar ROCKWATER	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	60-8	55
75	Sigilyph PSYCHICFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Magic Guard	103+15	58-8	97
76	Aurorus ROCKICE	C	Special Attacker	Snow Warning	99+15	77-10	58
77	Quilava FIRE	C	Special Revenge Killer	Blaze	80+13	64-9	80
78	Lunatone ROCKPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	95+14	55-8	70
79	Weezing POISON	C	Special Tank	Levitate	85+13	90-11	60
80	Luvdisc WATER	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	40+9	30-5	97
81	Swalot POISON	C	Special Tank	Stickyhold	73+12	73-10	55
82	Swellow NORMALFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Scrappy	75+12	85-11	125
83	Spiritomb GHOSTDARK	C	Bulky Support	Infiltrator	92+14	92-12	35
84	Porygon NORMAL	C	Special Attacker	Analytic	85+13	60-8	40
85	Nidoqueen POISONGROUND	C	Special Tank	Sheerforce	75+12	92-12	76
86	Bellsprout GRASSPOISON	D	Utility	Chlorophyll	70+12	75-10	40
87	Mantyke WATERFLYING	D	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	60+11	20-4	50
88	Smoochum ICEPSYCHIC	D	Special Revenge Killer	Forewarn	85+13	30-5	65
89	Joltik BUGELECTRIC	D	Special Attacker	Compoundeyes	57+10	47-7	65
90	Flaaffy ELECTRIC	D	Special Attacker	Static	80+13	55-8	45
91	Clauncher WATER	D	Special Tank	Megalauncher	58+11	53-8	44
92	Exeggcute GRASSPSYCHIC	D	Bulky Support	Harvest	60+11	40-6	40
93	Nidorino POISON	D	Special Tank	Poison Point	55+10	72-10	65
94	Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY	D	Special Tank	Synchronize	45+9	25-5	40
95	Noibat FLYINGDRAGON	D	Special Attacker	Infiltrator	45+9	30-5	55
96	Budew GRASSPOISON	D	Utility	Natural Cure	50+10	30-5	55
97	Munna PSYCHIC	D	Special Attacker	Synchronize	67+11	25-5	24
98	Elgyem PSYCHIC	D	Special Tank	Analytic	85+13	55-8	30
99	Cherubi GRASS	D	Utility	Chlorophyll	62+11	35-6	35
100	Spheal ICEWATER	D	Special Attacker	Thickfat	55+10	40-6	25

Xerneas

FAIRY

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Fairyaura

+SpA

131 +18

Spe

Dialga

STEEL DRAGON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Pressure

+SpA

150 +20

Spe

Lugia

PSYCHIC FLYING

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Multiscale

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

110

Reshiram

DRAGON FIRE

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Turboblaze

+SpA

150 +20

Spe

Kyogre

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Drizzle

+SpA

150 +20

Spe

Latios

DRAGON PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+SpA

130 +18

Spe

110

Blissey

NORMAL

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpA

75 +12

Spe

Volcarona

BUG FIRE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+SpA

135 +18

Spe

100

Magnezone

ELECTRIC STEEL

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Magnetpull

+SpA

130 +18

Spe

Volcanion

FIRE WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

130 +18

Spe

Mew

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Synchronize

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

100

Manaphy

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Hydration

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

100

Sylveon

FAIRY

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Pixilate

+SpA

110 +16

Spe

Goodra

DRAGON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Gooey

+SpA

110 +16

Spe

Glaceon

ICE

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Snowcloak

+SpA

130 +18

Spe

Milotic

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Marvelscale

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Suicune

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Pressure

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Yanmega

BUG FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Tintedlens

+SpA

116 +16

Spe

Florges

FAIRY

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Flowerveil

+SpA

112 +16

Spe

Ivysaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

80 +13

Spe

Magneton

ELECTRIC STEEL

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Magnetpull

+SpA

120 +17

Spe

Weepinbell

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Slowking

WATER PSYCHIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Regenerator

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Tangela

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Empoleon

WATER STEEL

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+SpA

111 +16

Spe

Kingdra

WATER DRAGON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

95 +14

Spe

Skrelp

POISON WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+SpA

60 +11

Spe

Huntail

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

94 +14

Spe

Seadra

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Sniper

+SpA

95 +14

Spe

Horsea

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

70 +12

Spe

Venusaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Golduck

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

95 +14

Spe

Cacturne

GRASS DARK

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Sandveil

+SpA

115 +16

Spe

Seismitoad

WATER GROUND

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Ludicolo

WATER GRASS

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Cyndaquil

FIRE

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Blaze

+SpA

60 +11

Spe

Deino

DARK DRAGON

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Hustle

+SpA

45 +9

Spe

Poliwag

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

40 +9

Spe

Sunflora

GRASS

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

105 +15

Spe

Oddish

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

75 +12

Spe

Blastoise

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Grumpig

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Exeggutor

GRASS PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

125 +17

Spe

Litwick

GHOST FIRE

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Flame Body

+SpA

65 +11

Spe

Masquerain

BUG FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Combusken

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Gloom

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Eelektross

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+SpA

105 +15

Spe

Whimsicott

GRASS FAIRY

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Prankster

+SpA

77 +12

Spe

116

Wailmer

WATER

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Waterveil

+SpA

70 +12

Spe

Gogoat

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sapsipper

+SpA

97 +14

Spe

Hoothoot

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Tintedlens

+SpA

36 +8

Spe

Flabebe

FAIRY

Role

Utility

Ability

Flowerveil

+SpA

61 +11

Spe

Gastrodon

WATER GROUND

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpA

92 +14

Spe

Houndour

DARK FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Earlybird

+SpA

80 +13

Spe

Porygon2

NORMAL

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Download

+SpA

105 +15

Spe

Shedinja

BUG GHOST

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Wonderguard

+SpA

30 +8

Spe

Seaking

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+SpA

65 +11

Spe

Grovyle

GRASS

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Shieldon

ROCK STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+SpA

42 +9

Spe

Goomy

DRAGON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+SpA

55 +10

Spe

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Lanturn

WATER ELECTRIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Voltabsorb

+SpA

76 +12

Spe

Mareep

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Static

+SpA

65 +11

Spe

Roselia

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Drowzee

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Insomnia

+SpA

43 +9

Spe

Dragalge

POISON DRAGON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Adaptability

+SpA

97 +14

Spe

Fennekin

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Magician

+SpA

62 +11

Spe

Samurott

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Torrent

+SpA

108 +16

Spe

Sliggoo

DRAGON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Hydration

+SpA

83 +13

Spe

Politoed

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Drizzle

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Espurr

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+SpA

63 +11

Spe

Jellicent

WATER GHOST

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Omastar

ROCK WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

115 +16

Spe

Sigilyph

PSYCHIC FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Magic Guard

+SpA

103 +15

Spe

Aurorus

ROCK ICE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Snow Warning

+SpA

99 +15

Spe

Quilava

FIRE

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Blaze

+SpA

80 +13

Spe

Lunatone

ROCK PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpA

95 +14

Spe

Weezing

POISON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Luvdisc

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

40 +9

Spe

Swalot

POISON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Stickyhold

+SpA

73 +12

Spe

Swellow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Scrappy

+SpA

75 +12

Spe

125

Spiritomb

GHOST DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Infiltrator

+SpA

92 +14

Spe

Porygon

NORMAL

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Analytic

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Nidoqueen

POISON GROUND

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Sheerforce

+SpA

75 +12

Spe

Bellsprout

GRASS POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

70 +12

Spe

Mantyke

WATER FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

60 +11

Spe

Smoochum

ICE PSYCHIC

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Forewarn

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Joltik

BUG ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Compoundeyes

+SpA

57 +10

Spe

Flaaffy

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Static

+SpA

80 +13

Spe

Clauncher

WATER

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Megalauncher

+SpA

58 +11

Spe

Exeggcute

GRASS PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Harvest

+SpA

60 +11

Spe

Nidorino

POISON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Poison Point

+SpA

55 +10

Spe

Ralts

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Synchronize

+SpA

45 +9

Spe

Noibat

FLYING DRAGON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+SpA

45 +9

Spe

Budew

GRASS POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpA

50 +10

Spe

Munna

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Synchronize

+SpA

67 +11

Spe

Elgyem

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Analytic

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Cherubi

GRASS

Role

Utility

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

62 +11

Spe

Spheal

ICE WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+SpA

55 +10

Spe

MODEST 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 Xerneas, Dialga, Lugia, and Reshiram. 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.