Nature

Modest

Raises Sp. Atk, lowers Attack.

Raises Sp. Atk +10%
Lowers Attack −10%
DislikesSpicy

Best for

Pure special attackers. The gold-standard special nature.

Other natures that raise Sp. Atk

FAQ

What does the Modest nature do?
Modest raises Sp. Atk by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%.
What stat does Modest increase?
Modest increases Sp. Atk by 10% and decreases Attack by 10%. HP is unaffected.
What flavor does a Modest Pokémon like?
A Modest Pokémon likes Dry flavors (tied to Sp. Atk) and dislikes Spicy flavors (tied to Attack).
Can I change a Pokémon to Modest?
Yes. Use a Modest Mint to apply the Modest stat effect to any Pokémon without changing its displayed nature.