Speed wins games, and Timid gives 10% more of it by cutting Attack. Over in Legends: Z-A, You'll see it on Greninja, Gholdengo, Latios among others. Special attackers that need to outpace key threats usually run this. Tera transforms your coverage options. Timid's Speed edge matters more when Tera opens up unexpected KOs.
Timid raises Speed by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Fast special attackers that need to outspeed threats. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Greninja WATERDARK | S | Special Attacker | Battlebond | 122+17 | 95-12 | 122 |
| 2 |  Gholdengo STEELGHOST | S | Utility | Goodasgold | 84+13 | 60-8 | 84 |
| 3 |  Latios DRAGONPSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 4 |  Kyogre WATER | S | Special Revenge Killer | Drizzle | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 5 |  Mewtwo PSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 130+18 | 110-13 | 130 |
| 6 |  Gengar GHOSTPOISON | A | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 7 |  Starmie WATERPSYCHIC | A | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 115 |
| 8 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | A | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 77+12 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 9 |  Glimmet ROCKPOISON | A | Utility | Toxicdebris | 60+11 | 35-6 | 60 |
| 10 |  Jolteon ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Voltabsorb | 130+18 | 65-9 | 130 |
| 11 |  Espeon PSYCHIC | A | Special Attacker | Magic Bounce | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 12 |  Chandelure GHOSTFIRE | A | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 80+13 | 55-8 | 80 |
| 13 |  Glimmora ROCKPOISON | A | Utility | Toxicdebris | 86+13 | 55-8 | 86 |
| 14 |  Cyclizar DRAGONNORMAL | A | Utility | Regenerator | 121+17 | 95-12 | 121 |
| 15 |  Armarouge FIREPSYCHIC | A | Special Attacker | Weakarmor | 75+12 | 60-8 | 75 |
| 16 |  Volcanion FIREWATER | A | Special Attacker | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 110-13 | 70 |
| 17 |  Florges FAIRY | A | Special Attacker | Flowerveil | 75+12 | 65-9 | 75 |
| 18 |  Keldeo WATERFIGHTING | A | Special Attacker | Justified | 108+16 | 72-10 | 108 |
| 19 |  Noivern DRAGON | A | Special Attacker | Infiltrator | 123+17 | 70-9 | 123 |
| 20 |  Goodra DRAGON | A | Special Attacker | Sapsipper | 80+13 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 21 |  Darkrai DARK | A | Special Attacker | Baddreams | 125+17 | 90-11 | 125 |
| 22 |  Hoopa PSYCHICGHOST | A | Special Revenge Killer | Magician | 70+12 | 110-13 | 70 |
| 23 |  Zeraora ELECTRIC | A | Utility | Voltabsorb | 143+19 | 112-14 | 143 |
| 24 |  Milotic WATER | A | Special Attacker | Competitive | 81+13 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 25 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 26 |  Alakazam PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Magic Guard | 120+17 | 50-7 | 120 |
| 27 |  Charizard FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 100+15 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 28 |  Indeedee PSYCHICNORMAL | B | Special Attacker | Psychic Surge | 95+14 | 65-9 | 95 |
| 29 |  Froslass ICEGHOST | B | Bulky Support | Cursedbody | 110+16 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 30 |  Tatsugiri DRAGONWATER | B | Special Attacker | Stormdrain | 82+13 | 50-7 | 82 |
| 31 |  Toxtricity ELECTRICPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Punkrock | 75+12 | 98-12 | 75 |
| 32 |  Delphox FIREPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 104+15 | 69-9 | 104 |
| 33 |  Gardevoir PSYCHICFAIRY | B | Special Revenge Killer | Trace | 80+13 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 34 |  Porygon-Z NORMAL | B | Special Revenge Killer | Download | 90+14 | 80-10 | 90 |
| 35 |  Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Innerfocus | 90+14 | 110-13 | 90 |
| 36 |  Cobalion STEELFIGHTING | B | Utility | Justified | 108+16 | 90-11 | 108 |
| 37 |  Eelektross ELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 50+10 | 115-14 | 50 |
| 38 |  Cryogonal ICE | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 105+15 | 50-7 | 105 |
| 39 |  Meloetta NORMALPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Serenegrace | 90+14 | 77-10 | 90 |
| 40 |  Houndoom DARKFIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 95+14 | 90-11 | 95 |
| 41 |  Haunter GHOSTPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 95+14 | 50-7 | 95 |
| 42 |  Pyroar FIRENORMAL | B | Special Attacker | Unnerve | 106+15 | 68-9 | 106 |
| 43 |  Sceptile GRASS | B | Special Attacker | Unburden | 120+17 | 85-11 | 120 |
| 44 |  Salamence DRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 100+15 | 135-16 | 100 |
| 45 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Utility | Overgrow | 80+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 46 |  Blaziken FIREFIGHTING | B | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 80+13 | 120-14 | 80 |
| 47 |  Meowstic PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Prankster | 104+15 | 48-7 | 104 |
| 48 |  Crobat POISON | B | Special Attacker | Infiltrator | 130+18 | 90-11 | 130 |
| 49 |  Grafaiai POISONNORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Prankster | 110+16 | 95-12 | 110 |
| 50 |  Clawitzer WATER | B | Special Revenge Killer | Megalauncher | 59+11 | 73-10 | 59 |
| 51 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | B | Special Revenge Killer | Snow Warning | 60+11 | 92-12 | 60 |
| 52 |  Hawlucha FIGHTING | B | Bulky Support | Unburden | 118+17 | 92-12 | 118 |
| 53 |  Altaria DRAGON | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 80+13 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 54 |  Glaceon ICE | B | Special Attacker | Icebody | 65+11 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 55 |  Virizion GRASSFIGHTING | B | Bulky Support | Justified | 108+16 | 90-11 | 108 |
| 56 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 57 |  Raichu ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Lightningrod | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 58 |  Glalie ICE | C | Utility | Moody | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 59 |  Heliolisk ELECTRICNORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 109+16 | 55-8 | 109 |
| 60 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 90+14 | 55-8 | 90 |
| 61 |  Rotom ELECTRICGHOST | C | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 91+14 | 50-7 | 91 |
| 62 |  Espurr PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Infiltrator | 68+12 | 48-7 | 68 |
| 63 |  Froakie WATER | C | Utility | Protean | 71+12 | 56-8 | 71 |
| 64 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Special Attacker | Torrent | 78+13 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 65 |  Grumpig PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 80+13 | 45-7 | 80 |
| 66 |  Scovillain GRASSFIRE | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 75+12 | 108-13 | 75 |
| 67 |  Vivillon BUG | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 89+14 | 52-8 | 89 |
| 68 |  Delibird ICE | C | Special Attacker | Vitalspirit | 75+12 | 55-8 | 75 |
| 69 |  Dachsbun FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Wellbakedbody | 95+14 | 80-10 | 95 |
| 70 |  Emolga ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Motordrive | 103+15 | 75-10 | 103 |
| 71 |  Aurorus ROCKICE | C | Special Revenge Killer | Refrigerate | 58+11 | 77-10 | 58 |
| 72 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 65+11 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 73 |  Vanilluxe ICE | C | Special Attacker | Snow Warning | 79+13 | 95-12 | 79 |
| 74 |  Frogadier WATER | C | Special Attacker | Protean | 97+14 | 63-9 | 97 |
| 75 |  Manectric ELECTRIC | C | Special Revenge Killer | Lightningrod | 105+15 | 75-10 | 105 |
| 76 |  Simipour WATER | C | Special Attacker | Gluttony | 101+15 | 98-12 | 101 |
| 77 |  Victreebel GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 70+12 | 105-13 | 70 |
| 78 |  Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY | C | Special Attacker | Filter | 90+14 | 45-7 | 90 |
| 79 |  Aron STEELROCK | C | Utility | Sturdy | 30+8 | 70-9 | 30 |
| 80 |  Persian NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Technician | 115+16 | 70-9 | 115 |
| 81 |  Mr. Rime ICEPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Screencleaner | 70+12 | 85-11 | 70 |
| 82 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Overgrow | 80+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 83 |  Simisear FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Gluttony | 101+15 | 98-12 | 101 |
| 84 |  Dedenne ELECTRICFAIRY | C | Special Attacker | Cheekpouch | 101+15 | 58-8 | 101 |
| 85 |  Thievul DARK | C | Special Attacker | Unburden | 90+14 | 58-8 | 90 |
| 86 |  Pidgeot NORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Keeneye | 101+15 | 80-10 | 101 |
| 87 |  Lopunny NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Klutz | 105+15 | 76-10 | 105 |
| 88 |  Furfrou NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Furcoat | 102+15 | 80-10 | 102 |
| 89 |  Simisage GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 101+15 | 98-12 | 101 |
| 90 |  Absol DARK | C | Special Attacker | Superluck | 75+12 | 130-15 | 75 |
| 91 |  Gimmighoul GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Rattled | 10+6 | 30-5 | 10 |
| 92 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 55+10 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 93 |  Flareon FIRE | C | Mixed Attacker | Guts | 65+11 | 130-15 | 65 |
| 94 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 45+9 | 70-9 | 45 |
| 95 |  Kadabra PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 105+15 | 35-6 | 105 |
| 96 |  Seviper POISON | C | Special Revenge Killer | Infiltrator | 65+11 | 100-12 | 65 |
| 97 |  Noibat DRAGON | D | Special Revenge Killer | Infiltrator | 55+10 | 30-5 | 55 |
| 98 |  Tynamo ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Levitate | 60+11 | 55-8 | 60 |
| 99 |  Fletchling NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Galewings | 62+11 | 50-7 | 62 |
| 100 |  Starly NORMAL | D | Utility | Keeneye | 60+11 | 55-8 | 60 |
Greninja
WATER DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Battlebond+Spe
122 +17Spe
122Gholdengo
STEEL GHOST
Role
UtilityAbility
Goodasgold+Spe
84 +13Spe
84Latios
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Kyogre
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Drizzle+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Gengar
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Starmie
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
77 +12Spe
77Glimmet
ROCK POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Toxicdebris+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Jolteon
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Espeon
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Bounce+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Chandelure
GHOST FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Glimmora
ROCK POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Toxicdebris+Spe
86 +13Spe
86Cyclizar
DRAGON NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Regenerator+Spe
121 +17Spe
121Armarouge
FIRE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Weakarmor+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Volcanion
FIRE WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Florges
FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flowerveil+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Keldeo
WATER FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Justified+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Noivern
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
123 +17Spe
123Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sapsipper+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Darkrai
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Baddreams+Spe
125 +17Spe
125Hoopa
PSYCHIC GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Magician+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Zeraora
ELECTRIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
143 +19Spe
143Milotic
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Competitive+Spe
81 +13Spe
81Latias
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Alakazam
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Charizard
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Indeedee
PSYCHIC NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Psychic Surge+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Froslass
ICE GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cursedbody+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Tatsugiri
DRAGON WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Stormdrain+Spe
82 +13Spe
82Toxtricity
ELECTRIC POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Punkrock+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Delphox
FIRE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
104 +15Spe
104Gardevoir
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Trace+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Porygon-Z
NORMAL
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Download+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Lucario
FIGHTING STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Cobalion
STEEL FIGHTING
Role
UtilityAbility
Justified+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Eelektross
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Cryogonal
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Meloetta
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Serenegrace+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Houndoom
DARK FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Haunter
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Pyroar
FIRE NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Unnerve+Spe
106 +15Spe
106Sceptile
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Unburden+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Salamence
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Overgrow+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Blaziken
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Meowstic
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
104 +15Spe
104Crobat
POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Grafaiai
POISON NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Clawitzer
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Megalauncher+Spe
59 +11Spe
59Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Snow Warning+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Hawlucha
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unburden+Spe
118 +17Spe
118Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Glaceon
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Icebody+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Virizion
GRASS FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Justified+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Roserade
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Raichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Glalie
ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Moody+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Heliolisk
ELECTRIC NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Solarpower+Spe
109 +16Spe
109Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Espurr
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
68 +12Spe
68Froakie
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Protean+Spe
71 +12Spe
71Blastoise
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Torrent+Spe
78 +13Spe
78Grumpig
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Scovillain
GRASS FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Vivillon
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+Spe
89 +14Spe
89Delibird
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Vitalspirit+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Dachsbun
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Wellbakedbody+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Emolga
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Motordrive+Spe
103 +15Spe
103Aurorus
ROCK ICE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Refrigerate+Spe
58 +11Spe
58Chimecho
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Vanilluxe
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Snow Warning+Spe
79 +13Spe
79Frogadier
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Protean+Spe
97 +14Spe
97Manectric
ELECTRIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Simipour
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Gluttony+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Victreebel
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Mr. Mime
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Filter+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Aron
STEEL ROCK
Role
UtilityAbility
Sturdy+Spe
30 +8Spe
30Persian
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Mr. Rime
ICE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Screencleaner+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Meganium
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overgrow+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Simisear
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Gluttony+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Dedenne
ELECTRIC FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Cheekpouch+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Thievul
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Unburden+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Pidgeot
NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Keeneye+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Lopunny
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Klutz+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Furfrou
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Furcoat+Spe
102 +15Spe
102Simisage
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Absol
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Superluck+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Gimmighoul
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rattled+Spe
10 +6Spe
10Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
55 +10Spe
55Flareon
FIRE
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Guts+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cutecharm+Spe
45 +9Spe
45Kadabra
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Seviper
POISON
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Noibat
DRAGON
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
55 +10Spe
55Tynamo
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Fletchling
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Galewings+Spe
62 +11Spe
62Starly
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Keeneye+Spe
60 +11Spe
60+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
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 Greninja, Gholdengo, Latios, and Kyogre. 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.