A neutral nature like Quirky does nothing for your Pokemon's stats. Even if you can't decide which stat to lower, the 10% boost from a proper nature is too big to leave on the table. Natures don't exist in Red & Blue. You'll need a Gen 3+ title to breed for a specific nature.

Quirky is a neutral nature with no stat change. For special walls, use Calm or Careful instead.
#PokemonNatureTierRoleAbilitySpe
1CalmABulky SupportMagic Guard60
2
Snorlax
Snorlax
NORMAL
CarefulABulky SupportThickfat30
3
Mew
Mew
PSYCHIC
CarefulABulky SupportSynchronize100
4
Gyarados
Gyarados
WATERFLYING
CarefulABulky SupportIntimidate81
5
Zapdos
Zapdos
ELECTRICFLYING
CalmBBulky SupportStatic100
6
Articuno
Articuno
ICEFLYING
CalmBBulky SupportPressure85
7
Tentacruel
Tentacruel
WATERPOISON
CalmBBulky SupportLiquidooze100
8CalmBBulky SupportWaterabsorb65
9
Chansey
Chansey
NORMAL
CarefulBBulky SupportHealer50
10
Weezing
Weezing
POISON
CalmBBulky SupportNeutralizinggas60
11
Lapras
Lapras
WATERICE
CalmBBulky SupportWaterabsorb60
12
Vileplume
Vileplume
GRASSPOISON
CalmBBulky SupportEffect Spore50
13
Venusaur
Venusaur
GRASSPOISON
CalmBBulky SupportOvergrow80
14
Primeape
Primeape
FIGHTING
CarefulBBulky SupportDefiant95
15CalmCBulky SupportFriendguard35
16
Wigglytuff
Wigglytuff
NORMALFAIRY
CalmCBulky SupportCompetitive45
17CalmCBulky SupportRaindish78
18
Magmar
Magmar
FIRE
CalmCBulky SupportFlame Body93
19
Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
PSYCHICFAIRY
CalmCSpecial TankTechnician90
20
Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GRASSPSYCHIC
CalmCSpecial TankHarvest55
Clefable
Clefable
FAIRY
A
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Magic Guard
Spe
60
Snorlax
Snorlax
NORMAL
A
Nature
Careful
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Thickfat
Spe
30
Mew
Mew
PSYCHIC
A
Nature
Careful
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Synchronize
Spe
100
Gyarados
Gyarados
WATER FLYING
A
Nature
Careful
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Intimidate
Spe
81
Zapdos
Zapdos
ELECTRIC FLYING
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Static
Spe
100
Articuno
Articuno
ICE FLYING
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
Spe
85
Tentacruel
Tentacruel
WATER POISON
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Liquidooze
Spe
100
Vaporeon
Vaporeon
WATER
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
Spe
65
Chansey
Chansey
NORMAL
B
Nature
Careful
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Healer
Spe
50
Weezing
Weezing
POISON
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Neutralizinggas
Spe
60
Lapras
Lapras
WATER ICE
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
Spe
60
Vileplume
Vileplume
GRASS POISON
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Effect Spore
Spe
50
Venusaur
Venusaur
GRASS POISON
B
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Overgrow
Spe
80
Primeape
Primeape
FIGHTING
B
Nature
Careful
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Defiant
Spe
95
Clefairy
Clefairy
FAIRY
C
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Friendguard
Spe
35
Wigglytuff
Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
C
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Competitive
Spe
45
Blastoise
Blastoise
WATER
C
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Raindish
Spe
78
Magmar
Magmar
FIRE
C
Nature
Calm
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flame Body
Spe
93
Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
PSYCHIC FAIRY
C
Nature
Calm
Role
Special Tank
Ability
Technician
Spe
90
Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GRASS PSYCHIC
C
Nature
Calm
Role
Special Tank
Ability
Harvest
Spe
55
Quirky is a neutral nature — no stat is increased or decreased.
Competitive Role
No competitive advantage. A stat-boosting nature is almost always preferred.
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Quirky Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Quirky nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Quirky Mint to change stat effects to Quirky. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
What does the Quirky nature do in Pokemon?
Quirky is a neutral nature. It doesn't raise or lower any stat, so your Pokemon's stats stay at their base values. In competitive terms, it's the same as having no nature effect at all.
Is Quirky nature good?
Neutral natures like Quirky are almost never the right call. Every competitive Pokemon benefits from at least one stat boost. Use an Adamant, Jolly, Modest, or Timid nature instead.
How do I get a Quirky nature Pokemon?
Three ways: (1) Breed with an Everstone on a Quirky parent. (2) Lead with a Synchronize Pokemon that has Quirky. (3) Just catch anything. There's a 1/25 chance it already has Quirky. But seriously, you probably want to change it.
When should you use a neutral nature?
Almost never. The only edge case is a Pokemon that uses physical moves, special moves, and needs every defensive stat and Speed. That Pokemon doesn't really exist in competitive. Even mixed attackers prefer Naive, Hasty, or another nature that at least boosts Speed.