Modest Nature in Pokemon (+Sp. Atk, −Attack)
Modest nature raises Sp. Atk by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Modest suits special attackers — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Atk boost and don't miss the lost Attack.
Stat Effect
+10% Sp. Atk
−10% Attack
Berry Flavors
Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Spicy
Best For
Special attackers
Pokemon That Actually Run Modest in Competitive
Ranked VGC ladder, June 2026 — these Pokemon's most-used nature is Modest. Data: Smogon usage statistics (ranked ladder).
Best Pokemon for Modest Nature
Picked from popular fully-evolved Pokemon whose base-stat profile fits — a strong Sp. Atk to boost, without relying on Attack.
How to Get a Modest Nature
- Everstone breeding — a parent holding an Everstone always passes its nature to offspring.
- Synchronize — leading with a Modest-nature Synchronize Pokemon makes wild encounters share its nature (guaranteed in recent games).
- Mints — in Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, a Modest Mint changes a Pokemon's stat effects to match Modest (the displayed nature stays the same).
Modest Nature — FAQ
What does Modest nature do in Pokemon?
Modest nature raises Sp. Atk by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. It also makes the Pokemon like Dry flavor and dislike Spicy flavor, which matters for berries like Figy and confusion berries.
Which Pokemon should use a Modest nature?
Modest suits special attackers — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Atk boost and don't miss the lost Attack. Strong fits include Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia.
How do I get a Modest nature Pokemon?
Breed with a Modest-nature parent holding an Everstone (guarantees the nature is passed down), lead with a Synchronize Pokemon of that nature when catching, or use a Modest Mint (Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet) to change an existing Pokemon's stat effects.