Mild Nature
Raises Sp. Atk +10%, lowers Defense −10%.
Mild at a Glance
When to Use Mild
Mild is built for special attackers — beams, blasts and other special moves gain power. The price is a 10% cut to Defense, so it's a free upgrade for any Pokémon that doesn't rely on that stat.
See who makes the most of the boost: the top Sp. Atk Pokémon rankings. And if you'd rather boost Defense instead, flip to Impish, its exact opposite.
A Nature is only a third of the stat story — pair it with EV training and strong IVs to get the most out of any Pokémon.
Other +Sp. Atk Natures
Three more Natures raise Sp. Atk, each cutting a different stat: Modest (−Attack), Quiet (−Speed), Rash (−Sp. Def).
All 25 Natures
Mild Nature Questions & Answers
- What does the Mild Nature do?
- Mild raises Sp. Atk by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. HP is never affected by a Nature.
- Which Pokémon want a Mild Nature?
- Mild suits special attackers: beams, blasts and other special moves gain power, while the Defense drop only matters if the Pokémon actually relies on Defense.
- What is the opposite of Mild?
- Impish — it raises Defense and lowers Sp. Atk, the exact reverse of Mild.
- What Berry flavor does a Mild Pokémon like?
- Mild Pokémon like Dry flavors and dislike Sour ones — a disliked-flavor confusion Berry will confuse them.