Mild Nature in Pokemon (+Sp. Atk, −Defense)
Mild nature raises Sp. Atk by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Mild suits mixed special attackers — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Atk boost and don't miss the lost Defense.
Stat Effect
+10% Sp. Atk
−10% Defense
Berry Flavors
Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Sour
Best For
Mixed special attackers
Best Pokemon for Mild Nature
Picked from popular fully-evolved Pokemon whose base-stat profile fits — a strong Sp. Atk to boost, without relying on Defense.
How to Get a Mild Nature
- Everstone breeding — a parent holding an Everstone always passes its nature to offspring.
- Synchronize — leading with a Mild-nature Synchronize Pokemon makes wild encounters share its nature (guaranteed in recent games).
- Mints — in Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, a Mild Mint changes a Pokemon's stat effects to match Mild (the displayed nature stays the same).
Mild Nature — FAQ
What does Mild nature do in Pokemon?
Mild nature raises Sp. Atk by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. It also makes the Pokemon like Dry flavor and dislike Sour flavor, which matters for berries like Figy and confusion berries.
Which Pokemon should use a Mild nature?
Mild suits mixed special attackers — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Atk boost and don't miss the lost Defense. Strong fits include Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia.
How do I get a Mild nature Pokemon?
Breed with a Mild-nature parent holding an Everstone (guarantees the nature is passed down), lead with a Synchronize Pokemon of that nature when catching, or use a Mild Mint (Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet) to change an existing Pokemon's stat effects.