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