TIMID NATURE CALCULATOR

Check how Timid nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Timid boosts Speed by 10% and cuts Attack by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Timid is the right call.

In Black & White, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Timid changes their stats

Quick Pick

BEST TIMID NATURE POKEMON

Speed wins games, and Timid gives 10% more of it by cutting Attack. Over in Black & White, You'll see it on Dialga, Palkia, Ho-Oh among others. Special attackers that need to outpace key threats usually run this. Everstone passes Timid to every offspring starting in Gen 5. Synchronize handles wild encounters.

Timid raises Speed by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Fast special attackers that need to outspeed threats. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
SHOWINGRegional23
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Spe-AtkSpe
1
Dialga
Dialga
STEELDRAGON
SSpecial AttackerPressure
90+14
120-14
90
2
Palkia
Palkia
WATERDRAGON
SSpecial AttackerPressure
100+15
120-14
100
3
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIREFLYING
SSpecial AttackerPressure
90+14
130-15
90
4
Mewtwo
Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
SSpecial AttackerPressure
130+18
110-13
130
5
Reshiram
Reshiram
DRAGONFIRE
SSpecial AttackerTurboblaze
90+14
120-14
90
6
Lugia
Lugia
PSYCHICFLYING
SBulky SupportPressure
110+16
90-11
110
7
Giratina
Giratina
GHOSTDRAGON
SBulky SupportPressure
90+14
100-12
90
8
Darkrai
Darkrai
DARK
ASpecial Revenge KillerBaddreams
125+17
90-11
125
9
Kyurem
Kyurem
DRAGONICE
ASpecial AttackerPressure
95+14
130-15
95
Dialga
Dialga
STEEL DRAGON
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Palkia
Palkia
WATER DRAGON
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
100 +15
Spe
100
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIRE FLYING
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Mewtwo
Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
130 +18
Spe
130
Reshiram
Reshiram
DRAGON FIRE
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Turboblaze
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Lugia
Lugia
PSYCHIC FLYING
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
110 +16
Spe
110
Giratina
Giratina
GHOST DRAGON
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Darkrai
Darkrai
DARK
A
Role
Special Revenge Killer
Ability
Baddreams
+Spe
125 +17
Spe
125
Kyurem
Kyurem
DRAGON ICE
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95

TIMID NATURE GUIDE

+10%Speed
-10%Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Sweet, dislikes Spicy
Competitive Role
Fast special attackers that need to outspeed threats.
Timid vs Modest
Choose Timid
+Speed / -Attack
  • Pokemon in contested speed tiers (base 80-110)
  • Sweepers that need to outspeed threats before attacking
  • Pokemon without priority moves or speed-boosting setups
Choose Modest
+Sp. Attack / -Attack
  • Pokemon with priority moves that bypass speed
  • Dragon Dance / Shift Gear users that fix speed in-game
  • Wallbreakers that need maximum damage output
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Timid Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Timid nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Timid Mint to change stat effects to Timid. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Speed Natures
Hasty (-Defense)Jolly (-Sp. Attack)Naive (-Sp. Defense)

TIMID FAQs

What does the Timid nature do in Pokemon?
Timid raises Speed 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 Timid nature prefer Sweet flavor and dislike Spicy.
What are the best Timid nature Pokemon?
Top Timid users include Dialga, Palkia, Ho-Oh, and Mewtwo. They benefit from the Speed boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Attack drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.
Is Timid a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Timid 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 Timid nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Timid nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Timid parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Timid without rebreeding.
Should I use Timid or Modest?
Timid prioritizes speed, while Modest goes for power. Pick Timid when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Modest when power matters more for your team.
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