Quiet trades Speed for 10% more Sp. Attack. Trick Room teams love this since moving last becomes moving first. Over in Scarlet & Violet, top picks include Lunala, Dialga, Mesprit, and more. Chansey Supply sells Quiet Mints for 20,000 Poke Dollars. Tera Raids drop them for free sometimes.
Quiet raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. Trick Room special attackers that benefit from moving last. 86 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -Spe | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lunala PSYCHICGHOST | S | Special Tank | Shadowshield | 137+18 | 97-12 | 97 |
| 2 | Dialga STEELDRAGON | S | Special Tank | Telepathy | 150+20 | 90-11 | 90 |
| 3 | Mesprit PSYCHIC | S | Special Tank | Levitate | 105+15 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 4 | Torkoal FIRE | A | Special Tank | Drought | 85+13 | 20-4 | 20 |
| 5 | Hatterene PSYCHICFAIRY | A | Special Tank | Magic Bounce | 136+18 | 29-5 | 29 |
| 6 | Diancie ROCKFAIRY | A | Special Tank | Clearbody | 100+15 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 7 | Magearna STEELFAIRY | A | Special Tank | Soulheart | 130+18 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 8 | Armarouge FIREPSYCHIC | A | Special Tank | Flashfire | 125+17 | 75-10 | 75 |
| 9 | Skeledirge FIREGHOST | A | Special Tank | Unaware | 110+16 | 66-9 | 66 |
| 10 | Volcanion FIREWATER | A | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 130+18 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 11 | Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | A | Special Tank | Oblivious | 100+15 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 12 | Bronzong STEELPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Levitate | 79+13 | 33-6 | 33 |
| 13 | Farigiraf NORMALPSYCHIC | A | Special Tank | Sapsipper | 110+16 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 14 | Arcanine FIRE | A | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 100+15 | 95-12 | 95 |
| 15 | Hoopa PSYCHICGHOST | A | Special Revenge Killer | Magician | 150+20 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 16 | Goodra DRAGON | A | Special Tank | Hydration | 110+16 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 17 | Duraludon STEELDRAGON | A | Bulky Support | Stalwart | 120+17 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 18 | Spiritomb GHOSTDARK | B | Special Tank | Infiltrator | 92+14 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 19 | Gastrodon WATERGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 92+14 | 39-6 | 39 |
| 20 | Porygon2 NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Download | 105+15 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 21 | Regice ICE | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 100+15 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 22 | Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Special Tank | Magic Guard | 125+17 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 23 | Swampert WATERGROUND | B | Special Tank | Torrent | 85+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 24 | Palossand GHOSTGROUND | B | Special Tank | Watercompaction | 100+15 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 25 | Vikavolt BUGELECTRIC | B | Special Tank | Levitate | 145+19 | 43-7 | 43 |
| 26 | Eelektross ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 27 | Abomasnow GRASSICE | B | Special Attacker | Snow Warning | 92+14 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 28 | Bellibolt ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Electromorphosis | 103+15 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 29 | Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | B | Special Tank | Regenerator | 100+15 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 30 | Clawitzer WATER | B | Special Tank | Megalauncher | 120+17 | 59-8 | 59 |
| 31 | Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Tank | Sturdy | 130+18 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 32 | Lapras WATERICE | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 33 | Arboliva GRASSNORMAL | B | Special Tank | Seedsower | 125+17 | 39-6 | 39 |
| 34 | Drifblim GHOST | B | Special Tank | Flareboost | 90+14 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 35 | Regidrago DRAGON | B | Special Tank | Dragonsmaw | 100+15 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 36 | Carbink ROCKFAIRY | B | Utility | Sturdy | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 37 | Glaceon ICE | B | Special Tank | Icebody | 130+18 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 38 | Necrozma PSYCHIC | B | Special Tank | Prismarmor | 127+17 | 79-10 | 79 |
| 39 | Torterra GRASSGROUND | B | Special Tank | Shellarmor | 75+12 | 56-8 | 56 |
| 40 | Frosmoth ICEBUG | B | Special Attacker | Icescales | 125+17 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 41 | Samurott WATER | B | Special Tank | Shellarmor | 108+16 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 42 | Registeel STEEL | B | Special Tank | Clearbody | 75+12 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 43 | Porygon-Z NORMAL | B | Special Tank | Adaptability | 135+18 | 90-11 | 90 |
| 44 | Emboar FIREFIGHTING | B | Utility | Reckless | 100+15 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 45 | Magmortar FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 125+17 | 83-11 | 83 |
| 46 | Cacturne GRASSDARK | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 115+16 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 47 | Cobalion STEELFIGHTING | B | Special Attacker | Justified | 90+14 | 108-13 | 108 |
| 48 | Skuntank POISONDARK | B | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 71+12 | 84-11 | 84 |
| 49 | Vaporeon WATER | B | Special Tank | Waterabsorb | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 50 | Trapinch GROUND | B | Special Attacker | Sheerforce | 45+9 | 10-3 | 10 |
| 51 | Probopass ROCKSTEEL | B | Special Tank | Sturdy | 75+12 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 52 | Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Analytic | 120+17 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 53 | Solosis PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Overcoat | 105+15 | 20-4 | 20 |
| 54 | Ditto NORMAL | C | Special Revenge Killer | Imposter | 48+10 | 48-7 | 48 |
| 55 | Rabsca BUGPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Synchronize | 115+16 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 56 | Duosion PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Magic Guard | 125+17 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 57 | Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 90+14 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 58 | Exeggutor GRASSPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Harvest | 125+17 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 59 | Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Special Tank | Static | 115+16 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 60 | Pincurchin ELECTRIC | C | Special Tank | Electric Surge | 91+14 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 61 | Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 105+15 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 62 | Dragalge POISONDRAGON | C | Special Tank | Adaptability | 97+14 | 44-7 | 44 |
| 63 | Oranguru NORMALPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Innerfocus | 90+14 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 64 | Hypno PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Forewarn | 73+12 | 67-9 | 67 |
| 65 | Hattrem PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Magic Bounce | 86+13 | 49-7 | 49 |
| 66 | Sunflora GRASS | C | Special Tank | Solarpower | 105+15 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 67 | Glalie ICE | C | Bulky Support | Moody | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 68 | Swalot POISON | C | Special Attacker | Stickyhold | 73+12 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 69 | Wyrdeer NORMALPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Intimidate | 105+15 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 70 | Gloom GRASSPOISON | C | Special Tank | Stench | 85+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 71 | Whiscash WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 76+12 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 72 | Braixen FIRE | C | Special Tank | Blaze | 90+14 | 73-10 | 73 |
| 73 | Gothitelle PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Competitive | 95+14 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 74 | Toucannon NORMAL | C | Special Wallbreaker | Skilllink | 75+12 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 75 | Grumpig PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Thickfat | 90+14 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 76 | Misdreavus GHOST | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 85+13 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 77 | Pignite FIREFIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 70+12 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 78 | Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 79 | Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Oblivious | 40+9 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 80 | Skrelp POISONWATER | C | Special Tank | Adaptability | 60+11 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 81 | Porygon NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Analytic | 85+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 82 | Drowzee PSYCHIC | C | Mixed Attacker | Forewarn | 43+9 | 42-7 | 42 |
| 83 | Floette FAIRY | C | Special Attacker | Symbiosis | 75+12 | 52-8 | 52 |
| 84 | Wartortle WATER | C | Special Tank | Torrent | 65+11 | 58-8 | 58 |
| 85 | Gothorita PSYCHIC | D | Special Tank | Shadowtag | 75+12 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 86 | Happiny NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Friendguard | 15+6 | 30-5 | 30 |
Lunala
PSYCHIC GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Shadowshield+SpA
137 +18Spe
97Dialga
STEEL DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Telepathy+SpA
150 +20Spe
90Mesprit
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
105 +15Spe
80Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Drought+SpA
85 +13Spe
20Hatterene
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Bounce+SpA
136 +18Spe
29Diancie
ROCK FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Clearbody+SpA
100 +15Spe
50Magearna
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Soulheart+SpA
130 +18Spe
65Armarouge
FIRE PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Flashfire+SpA
125 +17Spe
75Skeledirge
FIRE GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Unaware+SpA
110 +16Spe
66Volcanion
FIRE WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
130 +18Spe
70Slowbro
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Oblivious+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Bronzong
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpA
79 +13Spe
33Farigiraf
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Sapsipper+SpA
110 +16Spe
60Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpA
100 +15Spe
95Hoopa
PSYCHIC GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Magician+SpA
150 +20Spe
70Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Hydration+SpA
110 +16Spe
80Duraludon
STEEL DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stalwart+SpA
120 +17Spe
85Spiritomb
GHOST DARK
Role
Special TankAbility
Infiltrator+SpA
92 +14Spe
35Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpA
92 +14Spe
39Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Download+SpA
105 +15Spe
60Regice
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpA
100 +15Spe
50Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Guard+SpA
125 +17Spe
30Swampert
WATER GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Torrent+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Palossand
GHOST GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Watercompaction+SpA
100 +15Spe
35Vikavolt
BUG ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
145 +19Spe
43Eelektross
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpA
105 +15Spe
50Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Snow Warning+SpA
92 +14Spe
60Bellibolt
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Electromorphosis+SpA
103 +15Spe
45Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Regenerator+SpA
100 +15Spe
30Clawitzer
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Megalauncher+SpA
120 +17Spe
59Magnezone
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special TankAbility
Sturdy+SpA
130 +18Spe
60Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
85 +13Spe
60Arboliva
GRASS NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Seedsower+SpA
125 +17Spe
39Drifblim
GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Flareboost+SpA
90 +14Spe
80Regidrago
DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Dragonsmaw+SpA
100 +15Spe
80Carbink
ROCK FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Sturdy+SpA
50 +10Spe
50Glaceon
ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Icebody+SpA
130 +18Spe
65Necrozma
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Prismarmor+SpA
127 +17Spe
79Torterra
GRASS GROUND
Role
Special TankAbility
Shellarmor+SpA
75 +12Spe
56Frosmoth
ICE BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Icescales+SpA
125 +17Spe
65Samurott
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Shellarmor+SpA
108 +16Spe
70Registeel
STEEL
Role
Special TankAbility
Clearbody+SpA
75 +12Spe
50Porygon-Z
NORMAL
Role
Special TankAbility
Adaptability+SpA
135 +18Spe
90Emboar
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
UtilityAbility
Reckless+SpA
100 +15Spe
65Magmortar
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+SpA
125 +17Spe
83Cacturne
GRASS DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Cobalion
STEEL FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Justified+SpA
90 +14Spe
108Skuntank
POISON DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+SpA
71 +12Spe
84Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Waterabsorb+SpA
110 +16Spe
65Trapinch
GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sheerforce+SpA
45 +9Spe
10Probopass
ROCK STEEL
Role
Special TankAbility
Sturdy+SpA
75 +12Spe
40Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Analytic+SpA
120 +17Spe
70Solosis
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overcoat+SpA
105 +15Spe
20Ditto
NORMAL
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Imposter+SpA
48 +10Spe
48Rabsca
BUG PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Synchronize+SpA
115 +16Spe
45Duosion
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Guard+SpA
125 +17Spe
30Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+SpA
90 +14Spe
30Exeggutor
GRASS PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Harvest+SpA
125 +17Spe
55Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Static+SpA
115 +16Spe
55Pincurchin
ELECTRIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Electric Surge+SpA
91 +14Spe
15Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Solidrock+SpA
105 +15Spe
40Dragalge
POISON DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Adaptability+SpA
97 +14Spe
44Oranguru
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Innerfocus+SpA
90 +14Spe
60Hypno
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Forewarn+SpA
73 +12Spe
67Hattrem
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Magic Bounce+SpA
86 +13Spe
49Sunflora
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Solarpower+SpA
105 +15Spe
30Glalie
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Moody+SpA
80 +13Spe
80Swalot
POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Stickyhold+SpA
73 +12Spe
55Wyrdeer
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Intimidate+SpA
105 +15Spe
65Gloom
GRASS POISON
Role
Special TankAbility
Stench+SpA
85 +13Spe
40Whiscash
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+SpA
76 +12Spe
60Braixen
FIRE
Role
Special TankAbility
Blaze+SpA
90 +14Spe
73Gothitelle
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Competitive+SpA
95 +14Spe
65Toucannon
NORMAL
Role
Special WallbreakerAbility
Skilllink+SpA
75 +12Spe
60Grumpig
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Thickfat+SpA
90 +14Spe
80Misdreavus
GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpA
85 +13Spe
85Pignite
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+SpA
70 +12Spe
55Bulbasaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpA
65 +11Spe
45Slowpoke
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Oblivious+SpA
40 +9Spe
15Skrelp
POISON WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Adaptability+SpA
60 +11Spe
30Porygon
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Analytic+SpA
85 +13Spe
40Drowzee
PSYCHIC
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Forewarn+SpA
43 +9Spe
42Floette
FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Symbiosis+SpA
75 +12Spe
52Wartortle
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Torrent+SpA
65 +11Spe
58Gothorita
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Shadowtag+SpA
75 +12Spe
55Happiny
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Friendguard+SpA
15 +6Spe
30+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
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, Lunala, Dialga, Mesprit, and Torkoal 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.