Modest boosts Sp. Attack by 10% at the expense of Attack. In Scarlet & Violet, top picks include Raging Bolt, Eternatus, Gholdengo, and more. You'll want this on anything that only fires off special moves. Tera Type can cover weaknesses that Modest's Attack drop would normally expose. Even safer to run with Tera.
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 |  Raging Bolt ELECTRICDRAGON | S | Bulky Support | Protosynthesis | 137+18 | 73-10 | 75 |
| 2 |  Eternatus POISONDRAGON | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 145+19 | 85-11 | 130 |
| 3 |  Gholdengo STEELGHOST | S | Bulky Support | Goodasgold | 133+18 | 60-8 | 84 |
| 4 |  Greninja WATERDARK | S | Special Tank | Protean | 103+15 | 95-12 | 122 |
| 5 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | S | Special Tank | Multiscale | 90+14 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 6 |  Lunala PSYCHICGHOST | S | Special Tank | Shadowshield | 137+18 | 113-14 | 97 |
| 7 |  Volcarona BUGFIRE | A | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 135+18 | 60-8 | 100 |
| 8 |  Farigiraf NORMALPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Armortail | 110+16 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 9 |  Volcanion FIREWATER | A | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 130+18 | 110-13 | 70 |
| 10 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | A | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 130+18 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 11 |  Hydrapple GRASSDRAGON | A | Special Tank | Regenerator | 120+17 | 80-10 | 44 |
| 12 |  Torkoal FIRE | A | Special Tank | Drought | 85+13 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 13 |  Hatterene PSYCHICFAIRY | A | Special Tank | Magic Bounce | 136+18 | 90-11 | 29 |
| 14 |  Regieleki ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Transistor | 100+15 | 100-12 | 200 |
| 15 |  Armarouge FIREPSYCHIC | A | Special Tank | Weakarmor | 125+17 | 60-8 | 75 |
| 16 |  Pecharunt POISONGHOST | A | Special Tank | Poisonpuppeteer | 88+14 | 88-11 | 88 |
| 17 |  Goodra DRAGON | A | Special Attacker | Sapsipper | 110+16 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 18 |  Glimmora ROCKPOISON | A | Special Attacker | Toxicdebris | 130+18 | 55-8 | 86 |
| 19 |  Magearna STEELFAIRY | A | Special Tank | Soulheart | 130+18 | 95-12 | 65 |
| 20 |  Milotic WATER | A | Special Tank | Competitive | 100+15 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 21 |  Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY | A | Special Attacker | Prankster | 77+12 | 67-9 | 116 |
| 22 |  Skeledirge FIREGHOST | A | Special Tank | Unaware | 110+16 | 75-10 | 66 |
| 23 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | A | Special Tank | Regenerator | 85+13 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 24 |  Mew PSYCHIC | A | Special Tank | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 25 |  Clefable FAIRY | A | Special Tank | Magic Guard | 95+14 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 26 |  Diancie ROCKFAIRY | A | Special Attacker | Clearbody | 100+15 | 100-12 | 50 |
| 27 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Natural Cure | 75+12 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 28 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 120+17 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 29 |  Primarina WATERFAIRY | B | Special Attacker | Torrent | 126+17 | 74-10 | 60 |
| 30 |  Mareanie POISONWATER | B | Special Attacker | Regenerator | 43+9 | 53-8 | 45 |
| 31 |  Frosmoth ICEBUG | B | Bulky Support | Icescales | 125+17 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 32 |  Sylveon FAIRY | B | Special Wallbreaker | Pixilate | 110+16 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 33 |  Empoleon WATERSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Torrent | 111+16 | 86-11 | 60 |
| 34 |  Pelipper WATER | B | Special Tank | Drizzle | 95+14 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 35 |  Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Analytic | 130+18 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 36 |  Clawitzer WATER | B | Special Wallbreaker | Megalauncher | 120+17 | 73-10 | 59 |
| 37 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Download | 105+15 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 38 |  Kingdra WATERDRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 95-12 | 85 |
| 39 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 40 |  Vikavolt BUGELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Levitate | 145+19 | 70-9 | 43 |
| 41 |  Iron Crown STEELPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Quarkdrive | 122+17 | 72-10 | 98 |
| 42 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | B | Special Tank | Stormdrain | 92+14 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 43 |  Koffing POISON | B | Utility | Neutralizinggas | 60+11 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 44 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | B | Special Tank | Snow Warning | 92+14 | 92-12 | 60 |
| 45 |  Politoed WATER | B | Special Tank | Drizzle | 90+14 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 46 |  Arboliva GRASSNORMAL | B | Special Tank | Seedsower | 125+17 | 69-9 | 39 |
| 47 |  Ninetales FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Drought | 81+13 | 76-10 | 100 |
| 48 |  Terapagos NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Terashift | 65+11 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 49 |  Enamorus FAIRY | B | Special Revenge Killer | Contrary | 135+18 | 115-14 | 106 |
| 50 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | B | Special Tank | Regenerator | 100+15 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 51 |  Kommo-o DRAGONFIGHTING | B | Special Attacker | Overcoat | 100+15 | 110-13 | 85 |
| 52 |  Samurott WATER | B | Special Tank | Torrent | 108+16 | 100-12 | 70 |
| 53 |  Charizard FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 109+16 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 54 |  Espathra PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 101+15 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 55 |  Articuno ICE | B | Bulky Support | Snowcloak | 95+14 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 56 |  Gardevoir PSYCHICFAIRY | B | Special Revenge Killer | Trace | 125+17 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 57 |  Sinistcha GRASSGHOST | B | Special Tank | Heatproof | 121+17 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 58 |  Araquanid WATERBUG | B | Special Tank | Waterbubble | 50+10 | 70-9 | 42 |
| 59 |  Glaceon ICE | B | Special Attacker | Icebody | 130+18 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 60 |  Polteageist GHOST | B | Special Attacker | Weakarmor | 134+18 | 65-9 | 70 |
| 61 |  Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 125+17 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 62 |  Yanmega BUG | B | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 116+16 | 76-10 | 95 |
| 63 |  Probopass ROCKSTEEL | B | Special Tank | Sandforce | 75+12 | 55-8 | 40 |
| 64 |  Necrozma PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Prismarmor | 127+17 | 107-13 | 79 |
| 65 |  Toxtricity ELECTRICPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Punkrock | 114+16 | 98-12 | 75 |
| 66 |  Comfey FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Triage | 82+13 | 52-8 | 100 |
| 67 |  Regigigas NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Slowstart | 80+13 | 160-18 | 100 |
| 68 |  Manaphy WATER | B | Special Tank | Hydration | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 69 |  Suicune WATER | B | Special Tank | Pressure | 90+14 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 70 |  Lanturn WATERELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 76+12 | 58-8 | 67 |
| 71 |  Eelektross ELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Levitate | 105+15 | 115-14 | 50 |
| 72 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Static | 125+17 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 73 |  Walking Wake WATERDRAGON | B | Special Revenge Killer | Protosynthesis | 125+17 | 83-11 | 109 |
| 74 |  Lapras WATERICE | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 85-11 | 60 |
| 75 |  Gothita PSYCHIC | C | Special Revenge Killer | Shadowtag | 55+10 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 76 |  Dragalge POISONDRAGON | C | Special Tank | Poison Point | 97+14 | 75-10 | 44 |
| 77 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Special Attacker | Torrent | 85+13 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 78 |  Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | C | Special Tank | Chlorophyll | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 79 |  Venomoth BUGPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Tintedlens | 90+14 | 65-9 | 90 |
| 80 |  Ludicolo WATERGRASS | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 90+14 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 81 |  Numel FIREGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Simple | 65+11 | 60-8 | 35 |
| 82 |  Magnemite ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Revenge Killer | Magnetpull | 95+14 | 35-6 | 45 |
| 83 |  Squirtle WATER | C | Utility | Torrent | 50+10 | 48-7 | 43 |
| 84 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 115+16 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 85 |  Horsea WATER | C | Utility | Swiftswim | 70+12 | 40-6 | 60 |
| 86 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Special Tank | Overgrow | 83+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 87 |  Golduck WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 82-11 | 85 |
| 88 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Utility | Regenerator | 40+9 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 89 |  Lilligant GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Owntempo | 110+16 | 60-8 | 90 |
| 90 |  Vivillon BUG | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 90+14 | 52-8 | 89 |
| 91 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Vitalspirit | 100+15 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 92 |  Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 24+7 | 24-5 | 23 |
| 93 |  Exeggutor GRASSPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 125+17 | 95-12 | 55 |
| 94 |  Clauncher WATER | C | Special Wallbreaker | Megalauncher | 58+11 | 53-8 | 44 |
| 95 |  Skrelp POISONWATER | C | Bulky Support | Adaptability | 60+11 | 60-8 | 30 |
| 96 |  Veluza WATERPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Sharpness | 78+13 | 102-13 | 70 |
| 97 |  Scovillain GRASSFIRE | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 108+16 | 108-13 | 75 |
| 98 |  Wyrdeer NORMALPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 105+15 | 105-13 | 65 |
| 99 |  Chingling PSYCHIC | D | Special Attacker | Levitate | 65+11 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 100 |  Hatenna PSYCHIC | D | Special Attacker | Magic Bounce | 56+10 | 30-5 | 39 |
Raging Bolt
ELECTRIC DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Protosynthesis+SpA
137 +18Spe
75Eternatus
POISON DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+SpA
145 +19Spe
130Gholdengo
STEEL GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Goodasgold+SpA
133 +18Spe
84Greninja
WATER DARK
Role
Special TankAbility
Protean+SpA
103 +15Spe
122Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Multiscale+SpA
90 +14Spe
110Lunala
PSYCHIC GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Shadowshield+SpA
137 +18Spe
97Volcarona
BUG FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpA
135 +18Spe
100Farigiraf
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Armortail+SpA
110 +16Spe
60Volcanion
FIRE WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
130 +18Spe
70Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+SpA
130 +18Spe
77Hydrapple
GRASS DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
120 +17Spe
44Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Drought+SpA
85 +13Spe
20Hatterene
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Bounce+SpA
136 +18Spe
29Regieleki
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Transistor+SpA
100 +15Spe
200Armarouge
FIRE PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Weakarmor+SpA
125 +17Spe
75Pecharunt
POISON GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Poisonpuppeteer+SpA
88 +14Spe
88Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sapsipper+SpA
110 +16Spe
80Glimmora
ROCK POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Toxicdebris+SpA
130 +18Spe
86Magearna
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Soulheart+SpA
130 +18Spe
65Milotic
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Competitive+SpA
100 +15Spe
81Whimsicott
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+SpA
77 +12Spe
116Skeledirge
FIRE GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Unaware+SpA
110 +16Spe
66Amoonguss
GRASS POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
85 +13Spe
30Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Synchronize+SpA
100 +15Spe
100Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Guard+SpA
95 +14Spe
60Diancie
ROCK FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Clearbody+SpA
100 +15Spe
50Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
75 +12Spe
55Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+SpA
120 +17Spe
70Primarina
WATER FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
126 +17Spe
60Mareanie
POISON WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Regenerator+SpA
43 +9Spe
45Frosmoth
ICE BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icescales+SpA
125 +17Spe
65Sylveon
FAIRY
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Pixilate+SpA
110 +16Spe
60Empoleon
WATER STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
111 +16Spe
60Pelipper
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Drizzle+SpA
95 +14Spe
65Magnezone
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Analytic+SpA
130 +18Spe
60Clawitzer
WATER
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Megalauncher+SpA
120 +17Spe
59Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Download+SpA
105 +15Spe
60Kingdra
WATER DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
100 +15Spe
80Vikavolt
BUG ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
145 +19Spe
43Iron Crown
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Quarkdrive+SpA
122 +17Spe
98Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Stormdrain+SpA
92 +14Spe
39Koffing
POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Neutralizinggas+SpA
60 +11Spe
35Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Snow Warning+SpA
92 +14Spe
60Politoed
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Drizzle+SpA
90 +14Spe
70Arboliva
GRASS NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Seedsower+SpA
125 +17Spe
39Ninetales
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Drought+SpA
81 +13Spe
100Terapagos
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Terashift+SpA
65 +11Spe
60Enamorus
FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Contrary+SpA
135 +18Spe
106Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Kommo-o
DRAGON FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overcoat+SpA
100 +15Spe
85Samurott
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Torrent+SpA
108 +16Spe
70Charizard
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Solarpower+SpA
109 +16Spe
100Espathra
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+SpA
101 +15Spe
105Articuno
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Snowcloak+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Gardevoir
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Trace+SpA
125 +17Spe
80Sinistcha
GRASS GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Heatproof+SpA
121 +17Spe
70Araquanid
WATER BUG
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterbubble+SpA
50 +10Spe
42Glaceon
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Icebody+SpA
130 +18Spe
65Polteageist
GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Weakarmor+SpA
134 +18Spe
70Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpA
125 +17Spe
30Yanmega
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+SpA
116 +16Spe
95Probopass
ROCK STEEL
Role
Special TankAbility
Sandforce+SpA
75 +12Spe
40Necrozma
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prismarmor+SpA
127 +17Spe
79Toxtricity
ELECTRIC POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Punkrock+SpA
114 +16Spe
75Comfey
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Triage+SpA
82 +13Spe
100Regigigas
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Slowstart+SpA
80 +13Spe
100Manaphy
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Hydration+SpA
100 +15Spe
100Suicune
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Pressure+SpA
90 +14Spe
85Lanturn
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
76 +12Spe
67Eelektross
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
105 +15Spe
50Zapdos
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Static+SpA
125 +17Spe
100Walking Wake
WATER DRAGON
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Protosynthesis+SpA
125 +17Spe
109Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Gothita
PSYCHIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Shadowtag+SpA
55 +10Spe
45Dragalge
POISON DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Poison Point+SpA
97 +14Spe
44Blastoise
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
85 +13Spe
78Bulbasaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
65 +11Spe
45Venomoth
BUG POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+SpA
90 +14Spe
90Ludicolo
WATER GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
90 +14Spe
70Numel
FIRE GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Simple+SpA
65 +11Spe
35Magnemite
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Magnetpull+SpA
95 +14Spe
45Squirtle
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Torrent+SpA
50 +10Spe
43Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Horsea
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
70 +12Spe
60Meganium
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Overgrow+SpA
83 +13Spe
80Golduck
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Slowpoke
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Regenerator+SpA
40 +9Spe
15Lilligant
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Owntempo+SpA
110 +16Spe
90Vivillon
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+SpA
90 +14Spe
89Magmar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Vitalspirit+SpA
100 +15Spe
93Bronzor
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
24 +7Spe
23Exeggutor
GRASS PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
125 +17Spe
55Clauncher
WATER
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Megalauncher+SpA
58 +11Spe
44Skrelp
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Adaptability+SpA
60 +11Spe
30Veluza
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sharpness+SpA
78 +13Spe
70Scovillain
GRASS FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
108 +16Spe
75Wyrdeer
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+SpA
105 +15Spe
65Chingling
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+SpA
65 +11Spe
45Hatenna
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Bounce+SpA
56 +10Spe
39+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
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 Raging Bolt, Eternatus, Gholdengo, and Greninja. 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.