Modest boosts Sp. Attack by 10% at the expense of Attack. In X & Y, top picks include Greninja, Lugia, Dialga, 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 |  Greninja WATERDARK | S | Special Tank | Protean | 103+15 | 95-12 | 122 |
| 2 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | S | Special Tank | Multiscale | 90+14 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 3 |  Dialga STEELDRAGON | S | Special Tank | Telepathy | 150+20 | 120-14 | 90 |
| 4 |  Palkia WATERDRAGON | S | Special Attacker | Telepathy | 150+20 | 120-14 | 100 |
| 5 |  Volcarona BUGFIRE | A | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 135+18 | 60-8 | 100 |
| 6 |  Volcanion FIREWATER | A | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 130+18 | 110-13 | 70 |
| 7 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | A | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 130+18 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 8 |  Torkoal FIRE | A | Special Tank | Drought | 85+13 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 9 |  Goodra DRAGON | A | Special Attacker | Sapsipper | 110+16 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 10 |  Milotic WATER | A | Special Tank | Competitive | 100+15 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 11 |  Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY | A | Special Attacker | Prankster | 77+12 | 67-9 | 116 |
| 12 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | A | Special Tank | Regenerator | 85+13 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 13 |  Mew PSYCHIC | A | Special Tank | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 14 |  Clefable FAIRY | A | Special Tank | Magic Guard | 95+14 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 15 |  Diancie ROCKFAIRY | A | Special Attacker | Clearbody | 100+15 | 100-12 | 50 |
| 16 |  Kyurem DRAGONICE | A | Special Tank | Pressure | 130+18 | 130-15 | 95 |
| 17 |  Gengar GHOSTPOISON | A | Special Attacker | Cursedbody | 130+18 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 18 |  Starmie WATERPSYCHIC | A | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 75-10 | 115 |
| 19 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Natural Cure | 75+12 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 20 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 120+17 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 21 |  Sylveon FAIRY | B | Special Wallbreaker | Pixilate | 110+16 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 22 |  Empoleon WATERSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Torrent | 111+16 | 86-11 | 60 |
| 23 |  Pelipper WATER | B | Special Tank | Drizzle | 95+14 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 24 |  Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Analytic | 130+18 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 25 |  Clawitzer WATER | B | Special Wallbreaker | Megalauncher | 120+17 | 73-10 | 59 |
| 26 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Download | 105+15 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 27 |  Kingdra WATERDRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 95-12 | 85 |
| 28 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 29 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | B | Special Tank | Stormdrain | 92+14 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 30 |  Koffing POISON | B | Utility | Neutralizinggas | 60+11 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 31 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | B | Special Tank | Snow Warning | 92+14 | 92-12 | 60 |
| 32 |  Politoed WATER | B | Special Tank | Drizzle | 90+14 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 33 |  Ninetales FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Drought | 81+13 | 76-10 | 100 |
| 34 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | B | Special Tank | Regenerator | 100+15 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 35 |  Samurott WATER | B | Special Tank | Torrent | 108+16 | 100-12 | 70 |
| 36 |  Charizard FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 109+16 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 37 |  Articuno ICE | B | Bulky Support | Snowcloak | 95+14 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 38 |  Gardevoir PSYCHICFAIRY | B | Special Revenge Killer | Trace | 125+17 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 39 |  Glaceon ICE | B | Special Attacker | Icebody | 130+18 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 40 |  Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 125+17 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 41 |  Yanmega BUG | B | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 116+16 | 76-10 | 95 |
| 42 |  Probopass ROCKSTEEL | B | Special Tank | Sandforce | 75+12 | 55-8 | 40 |
| 43 |  Regigigas NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Slowstart | 80+13 | 160-18 | 100 |
| 44 |  Manaphy WATER | B | Special Tank | Hydration | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 45 |  Alakazam PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Magic Guard | 135+18 | 50-7 | 120 |
| 46 |  Suicune WATER | B | Special Tank | Pressure | 90+14 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 47 |  Lanturn WATERELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 76+12 | 58-8 | 67 |
| 48 |  Eelektross ELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Levitate | 105+15 | 115-14 | 50 |
| 49 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Static | 125+17 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 50 |  Lapras WATERICE | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 85-11 | 60 |
| 51 |  Klefki STEELFAIRY | B | Special Tank | Prankster | 80+13 | 80-10 | 75 |
| 52 |  Delphox FIREPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Blaze | 114+16 | 69-9 | 104 |
| 53 |  Porygon-Z NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Adaptability | 135+18 | 80-10 | 90 |
| 54 |  Drifblim GHOST | B | Special Attacker | Unburden | 90+14 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 55 |  Froslass ICEGHOST | B | Special Attacker | Cursedbody | 80+13 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 56 |  Typhlosion FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 109+16 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 57 |  Weezing POISON | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 85+13 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 58 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 59 |  Lunatone ROCKPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 95+14 | 55-8 | 70 |
| 60 |  Nidoqueen POISONGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Sheerforce | 75+12 | 92-12 | 76 |
| 61 |  Gothita PSYCHIC | C | Special Revenge Killer | Shadowtag | 55+10 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 62 |  Dragalge POISONDRAGON | C | Special Tank | Poison Point | 97+14 | 75-10 | 44 |
| 63 |  Cradily ROCKGRASS | C | Special Tank | Stormdrain | 81+13 | 81-11 | 43 |
| 64 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Special Attacker | Torrent | 85+13 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 65 |  Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | C | Special Tank | Chlorophyll | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 66 |  Venomoth BUGPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Tintedlens | 90+14 | 65-9 | 90 |
| 67 |  Ludicolo WATERGRASS | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 90+14 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 68 |  Numel FIREGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Simple | 65+11 | 60-8 | 35 |
| 69 |  Magnemite ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Revenge Killer | Magnetpull | 95+14 | 35-6 | 45 |
| 70 |  Squirtle WATER | C | Utility | Torrent | 50+10 | 48-7 | 43 |
| 71 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 115+16 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 72 |  Horsea WATER | C | Utility | Swiftswim | 70+12 | 40-6 | 60 |
| 73 |  Seismitoad WATERGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 85+13 | 95-12 | 74 |
| 74 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Special Tank | Overgrow | 83+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 75 |  Golduck WATER | C | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 82-11 | 85 |
| 76 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Utility | Regenerator | 40+9 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 77 |  Lilligant GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Owntempo | 110+16 | 60-8 | 90 |
| 78 |  Vivillon BUG | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 90+14 | 52-8 | 89 |
| 79 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Vitalspirit | 100+15 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 80 |  Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 24+7 | 24-5 | 23 |
| 81 |  Exeggutor GRASSPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 125+17 | 95-12 | 55 |
| 82 |  Clauncher WATER | C | Special Wallbreaker | Megalauncher | 58+11 | 53-8 | 44 |
| 83 |  Skrelp POISONWATER | C | Bulky Support | Adaptability | 60+11 | 60-8 | 30 |
| 84 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Special Attacker | Torrent | 65+11 | 63-9 | 58 |
| 85 |  Vanilluxe ICE | C | Special Attacker | Snow Warning | 110+16 | 95-12 | 79 |
| 86 |  Exploud NORMAL | C | Special Wallbreaker | Scrappy | 91+14 | 91-12 | 68 |
| 87 |  Aurorus ROCKICE | C | Special Tank | Snow Warning | 99+15 | 77-10 | 58 |
| 88 |  Bellsprout GRASSPOISON | C | Utility | Chlorophyll | 70+12 | 75-10 | 40 |
| 89 |  Jellicent WATERGHOST | C | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 90 |  Seviper POISON | C | Special Tank | Infiltrator | 100+15 | 100-12 | 65 |
| 91 |  Gogoat GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 97+14 | 100-12 | 68 |
| 92 |  Flabebe FAIRY | C | Utility | Flowerveil | 61+11 | 38-6 | 42 |
| 93 |  Shedinja BUGGHOST | C | Special Attacker | Wonderguard | 30+8 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 94 |  Heliolisk ELECTRICNORMAL | C | Special Revenge Killer | Dryskin | 109+16 | 55-8 | 109 |
| 95 |  Litwick GHOSTFIRE | C | Special Tank | Flame Body | 65+11 | 30-5 | 20 |
| 96 |  Masquerain BUG | C | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 100+15 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 97 |  Drowzee PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Innerfocus | 43+9 | 48-7 | 42 |
| 98 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Special Tank | Solidrock | 105+15 | 100-12 | 40 |
| 99 |  Chingling PSYCHIC | D | Special Attacker | Levitate | 65+11 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 100 |  Psyduck WATER | D | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 65+11 | 52-8 | 55 |
Greninja
WATER DARK
Role
Special TankAbility
Protean+SpA
103 +15Spe
122Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Multiscale+SpA
90 +14Spe
110Dialga
STEEL DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Telepathy+SpA
150 +20Spe
90Palkia
WATER DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Telepathy+SpA
150 +20Spe
100Volcarona
BUG FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpA
135 +18Spe
100Volcanion
FIRE WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
130 +18Spe
70Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+SpA
130 +18Spe
77Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Drought+SpA
85 +13Spe
20Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sapsipper+SpA
110 +16Spe
80Milotic
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Competitive+SpA
100 +15Spe
81Whimsicott
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+SpA
77 +12Spe
116Amoonguss
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
50Kyurem
DRAGON ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Pressure+SpA
130 +18Spe
95Gengar
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Cursedbody+SpA
130 +18Spe
110Starmie
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
100 +15Spe
115Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Natural Cure+SpA
75 +12Spe
55Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+SpA
120 +17Spe
70Sylveon
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
80Gastrodon
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
70Ninetales
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Drought+SpA
81 +13Spe
100Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Samurott
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Torrent+SpA
108 +16Spe
70Charizard
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Solarpower+SpA
109 +16Spe
100Articuno
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Snowcloak+SpA
95 +14Spe
85Gardevoir
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Trace+SpA
125 +17Spe
80Glaceon
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Icebody+SpA
130 +18Spe
65Reuniclus
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
40Regigigas
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Slowstart+SpA
80 +13Spe
100Manaphy
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Hydration+SpA
100 +15Spe
100Alakazam
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Guard+SpA
135 +18Spe
120Suicune
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
100Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Klefki
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Prankster+SpA
80 +13Spe
75Delphox
FIRE PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Blaze+SpA
114 +16Spe
104Porygon-Z
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Adaptability+SpA
135 +18Spe
90Drifblim
GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Unburden+SpA
90 +14Spe
80Froslass
ICE GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Cursedbody+SpA
80 +13Spe
110Typhlosion
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+SpA
109 +16Spe
100Weezing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
110 +16Spe
65Lunatone
ROCK PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
95 +14Spe
70Nidoqueen
POISON GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sheerforce+SpA
75 +12Spe
76Gothita
PSYCHIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Shadowtag+SpA
55 +10Spe
45Dragalge
POISON DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Poison Point+SpA
97 +14Spe
44Cradily
ROCK GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Stormdrain+SpA
81 +13Spe
43Blastoise
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
60Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
85 +13Spe
74Meganium
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
30Wartortle
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
65 +11Spe
58Vanilluxe
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Snow Warning+SpA
110 +16Spe
79Exploud
NORMAL
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Scrappy+SpA
91 +14Spe
68Aurorus
ROCK ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Snow Warning+SpA
99 +15Spe
58Bellsprout
GRASS POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+SpA
70 +12Spe
40Jellicent
WATER GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Seviper
POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Infiltrator+SpA
100 +15Spe
65Gogoat
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+SpA
97 +14Spe
68Flabebe
FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Flowerveil+SpA
61 +11Spe
42Shedinja
BUG GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Wonderguard+SpA
30 +8Spe
40Heliolisk
ELECTRIC NORMAL
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Dryskin+SpA
109 +16Spe
109Litwick
GHOST FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Flame Body+SpA
65 +11Spe
20Masquerain
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+SpA
100 +15Spe
80Drowzee
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+SpA
43 +9Spe
42Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Solidrock+SpA
105 +15Spe
40Chingling
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+SpA
65 +11Spe
45Psyduck
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+SpA
65 +11Spe
55+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 Greninja, Lugia, Dialga, and Palkia. 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.