Speed wins games, and Timid gives 10% more of it by cutting Attack. Over in X & Y, You'll see it on Greninja, Landorus, Latios among others. Special attackers that need to outpace key threats usually run this. Mega Evolution keeps Timid's Speed boost on the mega form. Z-Moves add coverage without changing your nature.
Timid raises Speed by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Fast special attackers that need to outspeed threats. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Greninja WATERDARK | S | Special Attacker | Battlebond | 122+17 | 95-12 | 122 |
| 2 |  Landorus GROUND | S | Utility | Sheerforce | 101+15 | 125-15 | 101 |
| 3 |  Latios DRAGONPSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 4 | S | Special Attacker | Prankster | 111+16 | 115-14 | 111 | |
| 5 |  Kyogre WATER | S | Special Revenge Killer | Drizzle | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 6 |  Mewtwo PSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 130+18 | 110-13 | 130 |
| 7 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | S | Bulky Support | Multiscale | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 8 |  Gengar GHOSTPOISON | A | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 9 |  Starmie WATERPSYCHIC | A | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 115 |
| 10 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | A | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 77+12 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 11 |  Elekid ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Vitalspirit | 95+14 | 63-9 | 95 |
| 12 |  Jolteon ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Voltabsorb | 130+18 | 65-9 | 130 |
| 13 |  Espeon PSYCHIC | A | Special Attacker | Magic Bounce | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 14 |  Chandelure GHOSTFIRE | A | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 80+13 | 55-8 | 80 |
| 15 |  Volcanion FIREWATER | A | Special Attacker | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 110-13 | 70 |
| 16 |  Volcarona BUGFIRE | A | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 100+15 | 60-8 | 100 |
| 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 |  Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY | A | Special Attacker | Prankster | 116+16 | 67-9 | 116 |
| 21 |  Goodra DRAGON | A | Special Attacker | Sapsipper | 80+13 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 22 |  Mew PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 23 |  Kyurem DRAGONICE | A | Special Attacker | Pressure | 95+14 | 130-15 | 95 |
| 24 |  Darkrai DARK | A | Special Attacker | Baddreams | 125+17 | 90-11 | 125 |
| 25 |  Hoopa PSYCHICGHOST | A | Special Revenge Killer | Magician | 70+12 | 110-13 | 70 |
| 26 |  Raikou ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Pressure | 115+16 | 85-11 | 115 |
| 27 |  Thundurus ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Prankster | 111+16 | 115-14 | 111 |
| 28 |  Milotic WATER | A | Special Attacker | Competitive | 81+13 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 29 |  Uxie PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Levitate | 95+14 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 30 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 110+16 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 31 |  Ninetales FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 100+15 | 76-10 | 100 |
| 32 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Pressure | 100+15 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 33 |  Hydreigon DARKDRAGON | B | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 98+15 | 105-13 | 98 |
| 34 |  Serperior GRASS | B | Special Attacker | Contrary | 113+16 | 75-10 | 113 |
| 35 |  Pelipper WATER | B | Special Attacker | Drizzle | 65+11 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 36 |  Infernape FIREFIGHTING | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 108+16 | 104-13 | 108 |
| 37 |  Alakazam PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Magic Guard | 120+17 | 50-7 | 120 |
| 38 |  Togekiss FAIRY | B | Special Attacker | Serenegrace | 80+13 | 50-7 | 80 |
| 39 |  Charizard FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 100+15 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 40 |  Chinchou WATERELECTRIC | B | Utility | Voltabsorb | 67+11 | 38-6 | 67 |
| 41 |  Smeargle NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Moody | 75+12 | 20-4 | 75 |
| 42 |  Froslass ICEGHOST | B | Bulky Support | Cursedbody | 110+16 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 43 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 100+15 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 44 |  Delphox FIREPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 104+15 | 69-9 | 104 |
| 45 |  Galvantula BUGELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 108+16 | 77-10 | 108 |
| 46 |  Suicune WATER | B | Special Attacker | Pressure | 85+13 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 47 |  Moltres FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 48 |  Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 60+11 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 49 |  Gardevoir PSYCHICFAIRY | B | Special Revenge Killer | Trace | 80+13 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 50 |  Zoroark DARK | B | Special Attacker | Illusion | 105+15 | 105-13 | 105 |
| 51 |  Azelf PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 115+16 | 125-15 | 115 |
| 52 |  Typhlosion FIRE | B | Special Revenge Killer | Flashfire | 100+15 | 84-11 | 100 |
| 53 |  Porygon-Z NORMAL | B | Special Revenge Killer | Download | 90+14 | 80-10 | 90 |
| 54 |  Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Innerfocus | 90+14 | 110-13 | 90 |
| 55 |  Cobalion STEELFIGHTING | B | Utility | Justified | 108+16 | 90-11 | 108 |
| 56 |  Politoed WATER | B | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 70+12 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 57 |  Drifblim GHOST | B | Special Attacker | Aftermath | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 58 |  Manaphy WATER | B | Special Attacker | Hydration | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 59 |  Eelektross ELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 50+10 | 115-14 | 50 |
| 60 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Magnetpull | 70+12 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 61 |  Electabuzz ELECTRIC | B | Utility | Vitalspirit | 105+15 | 83-11 | 105 |
| 62 |  Mismagius GHOST | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 105+15 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 63 |  Cryogonal ICE | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 105+15 | 50-7 | 105 |
| 64 |  Meloetta NORMALPSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Serenegrace | 90+14 | 77-10 | 90 |
| 65 |  Houndoom DARKFIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flashfire | 95+14 | 90-11 | 95 |
| 66 |  Kingdra WATERDRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Sniper | 85+13 | 95-12 | 85 |
| 67 |  Shaymin GRASS | B | Special Revenge Killer | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 68 |  Cloyster WATERICE | B | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 70+12 | 95-12 | 70 |
| 69 |  Magmortar FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 83+13 | 95-12 | 83 |
| 70 |  Haunter GHOSTPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 95+14 | 50-7 | 95 |
| 71 |  Pyroar FIRENORMAL | B | Special Attacker | Unnerve | 106+15 | 68-9 | 106 |
| 72 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 85+13 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 73 |  Sceptile GRASS | B | Special Attacker | Unburden | 120+17 | 85-11 | 120 |
| 74 |  Salamence DRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 100+15 | 135-16 | 100 |
| 75 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Utility | Overgrow | 80+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 76 |  Blaziken FIREFIGHTING | B | Special Attacker | Speed Boost | 80+13 | 120-14 | 80 |
| 77 |  Deoxys PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Pressure | 150+20 | 150-17 | 150 |
| 78 |  Meowstic PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Prankster | 104+15 | 48-7 | 104 |
| 79 |  Crobat POISON | B | Special Attacker | Infiltrator | 130+18 | 90-11 | 130 |
| 80 |  Nidoking POISONGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Sheerforce | 85+13 | 102-13 | 85 |
| 81 |  Jellicent WATERGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 60+11 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 82 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 83 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | C | Special Attacker | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 84 |  Wingull WATER | C | Special Attacker | Hydration | 85+13 | 30-5 | 85 |
| 85 |  Jumpluff GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 110+16 | 55-8 | 110 |
| 86 |  Gothitelle PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Shadowtag | 65+11 | 55-8 | 65 |
| 87 |  Raichu ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Lightningrod | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 88 |  Glalie ICE | C | Utility | Moody | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 89 |  Voltorb ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 100+15 | 30-5 | 100 |
| 90 |  Joltik BUGELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 65+11 | 47-7 | 65 |
| 91 |  Masquerain BUG | C | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 80+13 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 92 |  Servine GRASS | C | Special Attacker | Contrary | 83+13 | 60-8 | 83 |
| 93 |  Jynx ICEPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Oblivious | 95+14 | 50-7 | 95 |
| 94 |  Heliolisk ELECTRICNORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Solarpower | 109+16 | 55-8 | 109 |
| 95 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 90+14 | 55-8 | 90 |
| 96 |  Ditto NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Imposter | 48+10 | 48-7 | 48 |
| 97 |  Rotom ELECTRICGHOST | C | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 91+14 | 50-7 | 91 |
| 98 |  Espurr PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Infiltrator | 68+12 | 48-7 | 68 |
| 99 |  Cyndaquil FIRE | C | Utility | Flashfire | 65+11 | 52-8 | 65 |
| 100 |  Electrode ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Aftermath | 150+20 | 50-7 | 150 |
Greninja
WATER DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Battlebond+Spe
122 +17Spe
122Landorus
GROUND
Role
UtilityAbility
Sheerforce+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Latios
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110S
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Kyogre
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Drizzle+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Multiscale+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Gengar
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
77Elekid
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Vitalspirit+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Jolteon
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
80Volcanion
FIRE WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Volcarona
BUG FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Florges
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
123Whimsicott
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
116 +16Spe
116Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sapsipper+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Kyurem
DRAGON ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Darkrai
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Baddreams+Spe
125 +17Spe
125Hoopa
PSYCHIC GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Magician+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Raikou
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Thundurus
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Milotic
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Competitive+Spe
81 +13Spe
81Uxie
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Latias
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Ninetales
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Zapdos
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Hydreigon
DARK DRAGON
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
98 +15Spe
98Serperior
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Contrary+Spe
113 +16Spe
113Pelipper
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Drizzle+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Infernape
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Alakazam
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Togekiss
FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Serenegrace+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Charizard
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Chinchou
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
67 +11Spe
67Smeargle
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Moody+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Froslass
ICE GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cursedbody+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Delphox
FIRE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
104 +15Spe
104Galvantula
BUG ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Suicune
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Moltres
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Magnezone
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Gardevoir
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Trace+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Zoroark
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Illusion+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Azelf
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Typhlosion
FIRE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Porygon-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
108Politoed
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Drifblim
GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Aftermath+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Manaphy
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Hydration+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Eelektross
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magnetpull+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Electabuzz
ELECTRIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Vitalspirit+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Mismagius
GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Cryogonal
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
95Kingdra
WATER DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sniper+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Shaymin
GRASS
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Cloyster
WATER ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Magmortar
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
83 +13Spe
83Haunter
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Pyroar
FIRE NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Unnerve+Spe
106 +15Spe
106Cresselia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Sceptile
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
80Deoxys
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
150 +20Spe
150Meowstic
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
104 +15Spe
104Crobat
POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Nidoking
POISON GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sheerforce+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Jellicent
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Roserade
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Celebi
PSYCHIC GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Wingull
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Hydration+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Jumpluff
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Gothitelle
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Shadowtag+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Raichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Glalie
ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Moody+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Voltorb
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Joltik
BUG ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Masquerain
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Servine
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Contrary+Spe
83 +13Spe
83Jynx
ICE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Oblivious+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Heliolisk
ELECTRIC NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Solarpower+Spe
109 +16Spe
109Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Ditto
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Imposter+Spe
48 +10Spe
48Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Espurr
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
68 +12Spe
68Cyndaquil
FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Flashfire+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Electrode
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Aftermath+Spe
150 +20Spe
150+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, Landorus, Latios, and Tornadus. 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.