Speed wins games, and Timid gives 10% more of it by cutting Attack. Over in Legends: Arceus, You'll see it on Landorus, Tornadus, Dialga among others. Special attackers that need to outpace key threats usually run this. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Timid is pure luck.

Timid raises Speed by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Fast special attackers that need to outspeed threats. 99 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Spe-AtkSpe
1
Landorus
Landorus
GROUNDFLYING
SUtilitySheerforce
101+15
125-15
101
2
Tornadus
Tornadus
FLYING
SSpecial AttackerPrankster
111+16
115-14
111
3
Dialga
Dialga
STEELDRAGON
SSpecial AttackerPressure
90+14
120-14
90
4
Mesprit
Mesprit
PSYCHIC
SSpecial AttackerLevitate
80+13
105-13
80
5
Palkia
Palkia
WATERDRAGON
SSpecial AttackerPressure
100+15
120-14
100
6
Gengar
Gengar
GHOSTPOISON
ASpecial AttackerLevitate
110+16
65-9
110
7
Heatran
Heatran
FIRESTEEL
ASpecial AttackerFlashfire
77+12
90-11
77
8
Elekid
Elekid
ELECTRIC
ASpecial AttackerVitalspirit
95+14
63-9
95
9
Jolteon
Jolteon
ELECTRIC
ASpecial AttackerVoltabsorb
130+18
65-9
130
10
Espeon
Espeon
PSYCHIC
ASpecial AttackerMagic Bounce
110+16
65-9
110
11
Goodra
Goodra
DRAGON
ASpecial AttackerSapsipper
80+13
100-12
80
12
Darkrai
Darkrai
DARK
ASpecial AttackerBaddreams
125+17
90-11
125
13
Thundurus
Thundurus
ELECTRICFLYING
ASpecial AttackerPrankster
111+16
115-14
111
14
Uxie
Uxie
PSYCHIC
ABulky SupportLevitate
95+14
75-10
95
Landorus
Landorus
GROUND FLYING
S
Role
Utility
Ability
Sheerforce
+Spe
101 +15
Spe
101
Tornadus
Tornadus
FLYING
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Prankster
+Spe
111 +16
Spe
111
Dialga
Dialga
STEEL DRAGON
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Mesprit
Mesprit
PSYCHIC
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Levitate
+Spe
80 +13
Spe
80
Palkia
Palkia
WATER DRAGON
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
100 +15
Spe
100
Gengar
Gengar
GHOST POISON
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Levitate
+Spe
110 +16
Spe
110
Heatran
Heatran
FIRE STEEL
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Flashfire
+Spe
77 +12
Spe
77
Elekid
Elekid
ELECTRIC
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Vitalspirit
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95
Jolteon
Jolteon
ELECTRIC
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Voltabsorb
+Spe
130 +18
Spe
130
Espeon
Espeon
PSYCHIC
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Magic Bounce
+Spe
110 +16
Spe
110
Goodra
Goodra
DRAGON
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Sapsipper
+Spe
80 +13
Spe
80
Darkrai
Darkrai
DARK
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Baddreams
+Spe
125 +17
Spe
125
Thundurus
Thundurus
ELECTRIC FLYING
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Prankster
+Spe
111 +16
Spe
111
Uxie
Uxie
PSYCHIC
A
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95
+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)
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 Landorus, Tornadus, Dialga, and Mesprit. 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.