TIMID 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 Timid nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.
BEST TIMID NATURE POKEMON
Speed wins games, and Timid gives 10% more of it by cutting Attack. Over in Legends: Arceus, You'll see it on Dialga, Palkia, Giratina 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. 89 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dialga STEELDRAGON | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 90+14 | 120-14 | 90 |
| 2 |  Palkia WATERDRAGON | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 100+15 | 120-14 | 100 |
| 3 |  Giratina GHOSTDRAGON | S | Bulky Support | Pressure | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 4 |  Darkrai DARK | A | Special Revenge Killer | Baddreams | 125+17 | 90-11 | 125 |
| 5 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 77+12 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 6 |  Gengar GHOSTPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 7 |  Alakazam PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Magic Guard | 120+17 | 50-7 | 120 |
| 8 |  Thundurus ELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Prankster | 111+16 | 115-14 | 111 |
| 9 |  Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 60+11 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 10 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Raindish | 100+15 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 11 |  Jolteon ELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Voltabsorb | 130+18 | 65-9 | 130 |
| 12 |  Manaphy WATER | B | Special Attacker | Hydration | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 13 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 14 |  Landorus GROUND | B | Special Attacker | Sheerforce | 101+15 | 125-15 | 101 |
| 15 |  Togekiss FAIRY | B | Special Attacker | Serenegrace | 80+13 | 50-7 | 80 |
| 16 |  Porygon-Z NORMAL | B | Special Attacker | Adaptability | 90+14 | 80-10 | 90 |
| 17 |  Espeon PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Magic Bounce | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 18 |  Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Innerfocus | 90+14 | 110-13 | 90 |
| 19 | B | Special Attacker | Prankster | 111+16 | 115-14 | 111 | |
| 20 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Utility | Levitate | 85+13 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 21 |  Azelf PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 115+16 | 125-15 | 115 |
| 22 |  Gardevoir PSYCHICFAIRY | B | Special Revenge Killer | Trace | 80+13 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 23 |  Zoroark DARK | B | Special Attacker | Illusion | 105+15 | 105-13 | 105 |
| 24 |  Shaymin GRASS | B | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 25 |  Yanmega BUG | B | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 95+14 | 76-10 | 95 |
| 26 |  Kadabra PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Magic Guard | 105+15 | 35-6 | 105 |
| 27 |  Sealeo ICEWATER | C | Special Attacker | Thickfat | 45+9 | 60-8 | 45 |
| 28 |  Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY | C | Special Attacker | Soundproof | 90+14 | 45-7 | 90 |
| 29 |  Ninetales FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Drought | 100+15 | 76-10 | 100 |
| 30 |  Cyndaquil FIRE | C | Utility | Flashfire | 65+11 | 52-8 | 65 |
| 31 |  Mothim BUG | C | Special Attacker | Tintedlens | 66+11 | 94-12 | 66 |
| 32 |  Chatot NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Keeneye | 91+14 | 65-9 | 91 |
| 33 |  Glalie ICE | C | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 34 |  Gastly GHOSTPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 80+13 | 35-6 | 80 |
| 35 |  Monferno FIREFIGHTING | C | Special Attacker | Blaze | 81+13 | 78-10 | 81 |
| 36 |  Froslass ICEGHOST | C | Special Attacker | Snowcloak | 110+16 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 37 |  Lumineon WATER | C | Special Attacker | Stormdrain | 91+14 | 69-9 | 91 |
| 38 |  Electrode ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 150+20 | 50-7 | 150 |
| 39 |  Phione WATER | C | Special Revenge Killer | Hydration | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 40 |  Togetic FAIRY | C | Special Attacker | Serenegrace | 40+9 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 41 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 65+11 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 42 |  Abra PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Synchronize | 90+14 | 20-4 | 90 |
| 43 |  Mismagius GHOST | C | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 105+15 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 44 |  Magnemite ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 45+9 | 35-6 | 45 |
| 45 |  Typhlosion FIRE | C | Special Revenge Killer | Flashfire | 100+15 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 46 |  Raichu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 47 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 90+14 | 55-8 | 90 |
| 48 |  Golduck WATER | C | Special Attacker | Cloudnine | 85+13 | 82-11 | 85 |
| 49 |  Lilligant GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Owntempo | 90+14 | 60-8 | 90 |
| 50 |  Cherrim GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Flowergift | 85+13 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 51 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 70+12 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 52 |  Electabuzz ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 105+15 | 83-11 | 105 |
| 53 |  Rotom ELECTRICGHOST | C | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 91+14 | 50-7 | 91 |
| 54 |  Shellos WATER | C | Special Revenge Killer | Stormdrain | 34+8 | 48-7 | 34 |
| 55 |  Rapidash FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 105+15 | 100-12 | 105 |
| 56 |  Magikarp WATER | C | Special Attacker | Rattled | 80+13 | 10-3 | 80 |
| 57 |  Magmortar FIRE | C | Special Revenge Killer | Flame Body | 83+13 | 95-12 | 83 |
| 58 |  Drifblim GHOST | C | Special Attacker | Unburden | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 59 |  Drifloon GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 70+12 | 50-7 | 70 |
| 60 |  Lopunny NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Klutz | 105+15 | 76-10 | 105 |
| 61 |  Haunter GHOSTPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 95+14 | 50-7 | 95 |
| 62 |  Samurott WATER | C | Special Tank | Shellarmor | 70+12 | 100-12 | 70 |
| 63 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 93+14 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 64 |  Petilil GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 30+8 | 35-6 | 30 |
| 65 |  Mesprit PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 80+13 | 105-13 | 80 |
| 66 |  Quilava FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 80+13 | 64-9 | 80 |
| 67 |  Pachirisu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Voltabsorb | 95+14 | 45-7 | 95 |
| 68 |  Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK | C | Utility | Lightningrod | 25+7 | 85-11 | 25 |
| 69 |  Wormadam BUGGRASS | C | Special Attacker | Anticipation | 36+8 | 59-8 | 36 |
| 70 |  Beautifly BUG | C | Bulky Support | Swarm | 65+11 | 70-9 | 65 |
| 71 |  Zorua DARK | C | Special Attacker | Illusion | 65+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 72 |  Stantler NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 85+13 | 95-12 | 85 |
| 73 |  Dustox BUGPOISON | C | Utility | Compoundeyes | 65+11 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 74 |  Yanma BUG | C | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 95+14 | 65-9 | 95 |
| 75 |  Tentacool WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 70+12 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 76 |  Elekid ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Static | 95+14 | 63-9 | 95 |
| 77 |  Vulpix FIRE | D | Utility | Drought | 65+11 | 41-7 | 65 |
| 78 |  Remoraid WATER | D | Special Revenge Killer | Sniper | 65+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 79 |  Chimchar FIRE | D | Special Attacker | Blaze | 61+11 | 58-8 | 61 |
| 80 |  Clefairy FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 35+8 | 45-7 | 35 |
| 81 |  Zubat POISON | D | Mixed Attacker | Innerfocus | 55+10 | 45-7 | 55 |
| 82 |  Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Special Revenge Killer | Trace | 40+9 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 83 |  Piplup WATER | D | Utility | Torrent | 40+9 | 51-8 | 40 |
| 84 |  Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Special Attacker | Trace | 50+10 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 85 |  Combee BUG | D | Utility | Honeygather | 70+12 | 30-5 | 70 |
| 86 |  Unown PSYCHIC | D | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 48+10 | 72-10 | 48 |
| 87 |  Chingling PSYCHIC | D | Utility | Levitate | 45+9 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 88 |  Finneon WATER | D | Special Attacker | Swiftswim | 66+11 | 49-7 | 66 |
| 89 |  Luxio ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Rivalry | 60+11 | 85-11 | 60 |
Dialga
STEEL DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Palkia
WATER DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Giratina
GHOST DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Darkrai
DARK
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Baddreams+Spe
125 +17Spe
125Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
77 +12Spe
77Gengar
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Alakazam
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Thundurus
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Magnezone
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Raindish+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Jolteon
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Manaphy
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Hydration+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Roserade
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Landorus
GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sheerforce+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Togekiss
FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Serenegrace+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Porygon-Z
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Adaptability+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Espeon
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Bounce+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Lucario
FIGHTING STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
90 +14Spe
90B
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Cresselia
PSYCHIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Levitate+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Azelf
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Gardevoir
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Trace+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Zoroark
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Illusion+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Shaymin
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Yanmega
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Kadabra
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Sealeo
ICE WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Thickfat+Spe
45 +9Spe
45Mr. Mime
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Soundproof+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Ninetales
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Drought+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Cyndaquil
FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Flashfire+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Mothim
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+Spe
66 +11Spe
66Chatot
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Keeneye+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Glalie
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Gastly
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Monferno
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
81 +13Spe
81Froslass
ICE GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Snowcloak+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Lumineon
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Stormdrain+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Electrode
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
150 +20Spe
150Phione
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Hydration+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Togetic
FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Serenegrace+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Chimecho
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Abra
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Synchronize+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Mismagius
GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Magnemite
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+Spe
45 +9Spe
45Typhlosion
FIRE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Raichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Golduck
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Cloudnine+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Lilligant
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Owntempo+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Cherrim
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flowergift+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Electabuzz
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Shellos
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Stormdrain+Spe
34 +8Spe
34Rapidash
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Magikarp
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Rattled+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Magmortar
FIRE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
83 +13Spe
83Drifblim
GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Unburden+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Drifloon
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Lopunny
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Klutz+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Haunter
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Samurott
WATER
Role
Special TankAbility
Shellarmor+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Magmar
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
93 +14Spe
93Petilil
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
30 +8Spe
30Mesprit
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Quilava
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Pachirisu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Rhyhorn
GROUND ROCK
Role
UtilityAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
25 +7Spe
25Wormadam
BUG GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Anticipation+Spe
36 +8Spe
36Beautifly
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Swarm+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Zorua
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Illusion+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Stantler
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Dustox
BUG POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Compoundeyes+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Yanma
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Tentacool
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Elekid
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Vulpix
FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Drought+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Remoraid
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Sniper+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Chimchar
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
61 +11Spe
61Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
35 +8Spe
35Zubat
POISON
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
55 +10Spe
55Ralts
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Trace+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Piplup
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Torrent+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Kirlia
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Trace+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Combee
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Honeygather+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Unown
PSYCHIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
48 +10Spe
48Chingling
PSYCHIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Levitate+Spe
45 +9Spe
45Finneon
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+Spe
66 +11Spe
66Luxio
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Rivalry+Spe
60 +11Spe
60TIMID 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
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, Giratina, and Darkrai. 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.