QUIET NATURE CALCULATOR
Legends: Arceus uses Effort Levels instead of EVs and a different stat formula than mainline games. Natures still boost one stat by 10% and lower another, but the final numbers differ from what you'd see in Scarlet & Violet or Sword & Shield. The Quiet nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.
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 Legends: Arceus, top picks include Tangrowth, Glaceon, Porygon2, and more. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Quiet is pure luck.
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 |  Tangrowth GRASS | B | Special Tank | Regenerator | 110+16 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 2 |  Glaceon ICE | B | Special Tank | Icebody | 130+18 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 3 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Special Tank | Trace | 105+15 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 4 |  Porygon NORMAL | C | Special Tank | Download | 85+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 5 |  Kricketot BUG | C | Special Attacker | Shedskin | 25+7 | 25-5 | 25 |
| 6 |  Skuntank POISONDARK | C | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 71+12 | 84-11 | 84 |
| 7 |  Probopass ROCKSTEEL | C | Special Tank | Sturdy | 75+12 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 8 |  Carnivine GRASS | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 90+14 | 46-7 | 46 |
| 9 |  Croagunk POISONFIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Dryskin | 61+11 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 10 |  Whiscash WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 76+12 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 11 |  Snover GRASSICE | D | Special Tank | Snow Warning | 62+11 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 12 |  Unown PSYCHIC | D | Special Wallbreaker | Levitate | 72+12 | 48-7 | 48 |
| 13 |  Psyduck WATER | D | Special Tank | Cloudnine | 65+11 | 55-8 | 55 |
Tangrowth
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
110 +16Spe
50Glaceon
ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Icebody+SpA
130 +18Spe
65Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Trace+SpA
105 +15Spe
60Porygon
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Download+SpA
85 +13Spe
40Kricketot
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Shedskin+SpA
25 +7Spe
25Skuntank
POISON DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+SpA
71 +12Spe
84Probopass
ROCK STEEL
Role
Special TankAbility
Sturdy+SpA
75 +12Spe
40Carnivine
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
90 +14Spe
46Croagunk
POISON FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Dryskin+SpA
61 +11Spe
50Whiscash
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+SpA
76 +12Spe
60Snover
GRASS ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Snow Warning+SpA
62 +11Spe
40Unown
PSYCHIC
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Levitate+SpA
72 +12Spe
48Psyduck
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Cloudnine+SpA
65 +11Spe
55QUIET 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, Tangrowth, Glaceon, Porygon2, and Porygon 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.