Best Modest Nature Pokemon in Winds & Waves (+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 Winds & Waves, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.

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 Winds & Waves, top picks include Cursola, Wailord, Tangela, and more. You'll want this on anything that only fires off special moves. Modest's 10% Sp. Attack boost carries into the latest generation. Check the table above for current top picks.

Modest raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Special Sweepers and special Wallbreakers that only use special moves. 26 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+SpA	-Atk	Spe
1	Cursola GHOST	B	Special Tank	Perishbody	145+19	95-12	30
2	Wailord WATER	B	Special Revenge Killer	Waterveil	90+14	90-11	60
3	Tangela GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	100+15	55-8	60
4	Seismitoad WATERGROUND	C	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	85+13	95-12	74
5	Oddish GRASSPOISON	C	Special Tank	Chlorophyll	75+12	50-7	30
6	Gloom GRASSPOISON	C	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	85+13	65-9	40
7	Wailmer WATER	C	Special Revenge Killer	Waterveil	70+12	70-9	60
8	Eelektross ELECTRIC	C	Special Tank	Levitate	105+15	115-14	50
9	Jellicent WATERGHOST	C	Special Tank	Waterabsorb	85+13	60-8	60
10	Swellow NORMALFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Scrappy	75+12	85-11	125
11	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Lightningrod	50+10	55-8	90
12	Slugma FIRE	C	Special Attacker	Flame Body	70+12	40-6	20
13	Vileplume GRASSPOISON	C	Special Tank	Effect Spore	110+16	80-10	50
14	Bellossom GRASS	C	Special Tank	Chlorophyll	90+14	80-10	50
15	Tropius GRASSFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Harvest	72+12	68-9	51
16	Magcargo FIREROCK	C	Special Attacker	Weakarmor	90+14	50-7	30
17	Corsola WATERROCK	C	Special Attacker	Regenerator	65+11	55-8	35
18	Pelipper WATERFLYING	C	Special Tank	Raindish	95+14	50-7	65
19	Raichu ELECTRIC	C	Special Tank	Static	90+14	90-11	110
20	Wingull WATERFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Raindish	55+10	30-5	85
21	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Earlybird	55+10	35-6	85
22	Carnivine GRASS	C	Special Tank	Levitate	90+14	100-12	46
23	Finneon WATER	D	Utility	Stormdrain	49+10	49-7	66
24	Tympole WATER	D	Utility	Swiftswim	50+10	50-7	64
25	Mareanie POISONWATER	D	Bulky Support	Regenerator	43+9	53-8	45
26	Palpitoad WATERGROUND	D	Special Tank	Waterabsorb	65+11	65-9	69

Cursola

GHOST

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Perishbody

+SpA

145 +19

Spe

Wailord

WATER

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Waterveil

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Tangela

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

100 +15

Spe

Seismitoad

WATER GROUND

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Oddish

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

75 +12

Spe

Gloom

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Wailmer

WATER

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Waterveil

+SpA

70 +12

Spe

Eelektross

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+SpA

105 +15

Spe

Jellicent

WATER GHOST

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

85 +13

Spe

Swellow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Scrappy

+SpA

75 +12

Spe

125

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+SpA

50 +10

Spe

Slugma

FIRE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+SpA

70 +12

Spe

Vileplume

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Effect Spore

+SpA

110 +16

Spe

Bellossom

GRASS

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Tropius

GRASS FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Harvest

+SpA

72 +12

Spe

Magcargo

FIRE ROCK

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Weakarmor

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Corsola

WATER ROCK

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Regenerator

+SpA

65 +11

Spe

Pelipper

WATER FLYING

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Raindish

+SpA

95 +14

Spe

Raichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Static

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

110

Wingull

WATER FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Raindish

+SpA

55 +10

Spe

Ledian

BUG FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Earlybird

+SpA

55 +10

Spe

Carnivine

GRASS

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+SpA

90 +14

Spe

Finneon

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpA

49 +10

Spe

Tympole

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Swiftswim

+SpA

50 +10

Spe

Mareanie

POISON WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpA

43 +9

Spe

Palpitoad

WATER GROUND

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpA

65 +11

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 Cursola, Wailord, Tangela, and Seismitoad. 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.