Nature
Modest
Raises Sp. Atk, lowers Attack.
Raises Sp. Atk +10%
Lowers Attack −10%
LikesDry
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.