QUIET NATURE CALCULATOR
Natures weren't part of the series until Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire), so Crystal doesn't have them. Every stat is calculated from base stats, IVs (called DVs back then), and Stat Experience alone. If you're looking for the Quiet nature's stat effect, switch the game filter above to any Gen III or later title. That said, the concept still helps with planning teams for remakes like FireRed & LeafGreen or HeartGold & SoulSilver, where natures do apply.
BEST QUIET NATURE POKEMON
Quiet trades Speed for 10% more Sp. Attack. Trick Room teams love this since moving last becomes moving first. Over in Crystal, top picks include Xatu, Porygon2, Porygon, and more. There's no way to set natures in Crystal. You'll lock in Quiet when catching or breeding in Ruby/Sapphire or later.
Quiet raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. Trick Room special attackers that benefit from moving last. 13 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -Spe | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Xatu PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Magic Bounce | 95+14 | 95-12 | 95 |
| 2 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Special Tank | Trace | 105+15 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 3 |  Porygon NORMAL | C | Special Tank | Download | 85+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 4 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Regenerator | 100+15 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 5 |  Lapras WATERICE | C | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 6 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Special Tank | Static | 65+11 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 7 |  Marill WATERFAIRY | C | Mixed Attacker | Thickfat | 20+7 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 8 |  Sunflora GRASS | C | Special Tank | Solarpower | 105+15 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 9 |  Venonat BUGPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Tintedlens | 40+9 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 10 |  Unown PSYCHIC | D | Special Wallbreaker | Levitate | 72+12 | 48-7 | 48 |
| 11 |  Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 12 |  Psyduck WATER | D | Special Tank | Cloudnine | 65+11 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 13 |  Metapod BUG | D | Utility | Shedskin | 25+7 | 30-5 | 30 |
Xatu
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Bounce+SpA
95 +14Spe
95Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Trace+SpA
105 +15Spe
60Porygon
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Download+SpA
85 +13Spe
40Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Mareep
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Static+SpA
65 +11Spe
35Marill
WATER FAIRY
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Thickfat+SpA
20 +7Spe
40Sunflora
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Solarpower+SpA
105 +15Spe
30Venonat
BUG POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Tintedlens+SpA
40 +9Spe
45Unown
PSYCHIC
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Levitate+SpA
72 +12Spe
48Bulbasaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpA
65 +11Spe
45Psyduck
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Cloudnine+SpA
65 +11Spe
55Metapod
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shedskin+SpA
25 +7Spe
30QUIET NATURE GUIDE
+10%Sp. Attack
-10%Speed
Flavor Preference
Likes Dry, dislikes Sweet
Competitive Role
Trick Room special attackers that benefit from moving last.
Quiet vs Modest
Choose Quiet
+Sp. Attack / -Speed
- Pokemon that benefit from maximizing Sp. Attack
- Builds where the -Speed penalty is irrelevant
Choose Modest
+Sp. Attack / -Attack
- Pokemon that need Sp. Attack more than Sp. Attack
- Builds where -Speed is too costly
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Quiet Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Quiet nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Quiet Mint to change stat effects to Quiet. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Sp. Attack Natures
QUIET FAQs
What does the Quiet nature do in Pokemon?
Quiet gives your Pokemon 10% more Sp. Attack at the cost of Speed. That tradeoff works best when the lowered stat isn't part of your moveset. Pokemon with Quiet nature prefer Dry flavor and dislike Sweet.
What are the best Quiet nature Pokemon?
Competitively, Xatu, Porygon2, Porygon, and Slowking run Quiet most often. The +Sp. Attack boost complements their role, and the -Speed penalty barely affects their game plan.
Is Quiet a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
For the right Pokemon, Quiet is one of the best natures you can pick. The -Speed drop actually helps under Trick Room, where slower Pokemon move first. Just don't slap it on something that uses Speed-based moves.
How do I get a Quiet nature Pokemon?
Breeding with an Everstone is the most reliable approach since Gen 5. The parent holding it passes its nature to every offspring. Synchronize works for wild catches. And if you already have the Pokemon, a Quiet Mint from the Battle Tower changes the stat effects to Quiet.
Should I use Quiet or Modest?
Short answer: Quiet for Trick Room power, Modest for standard power. There's no universal best. Check your Pokemon's base stats and common threats in the format you're playing to decide which tradeoff is better.