Best Adamant Nature Pokemon (+Attack)

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Top picks include Incineroar, Ting-Lu, Dragonite, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside.

Adamant raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Physical Sweepers and physical Wallbreakers that only use physical moves. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Atk	-SpA	Spe
1	Incineroar FIREDARK	S	Physical Tank	Intimidate	115+16	80-10	60
2	Ting-Lu DARKGROUND	S	Physical Tank	Vesselofruin	110+16	55-8	45
3	Dragonite DRAGONFLYING	S	Physical Attacker	Multiscale	134+18	100-12	80
4	Rillaboom GRASS	S	Bulky Support	Grassy Surge	125+17	60-8	85
5	Chien-Pao DARKICE	S	Physical Attacker	Swordofruin	120+17	90-11	135
6	Sneasler FIGHTINGPOISON	S	Physical Attacker	Unburden	130+18	40-6	120
7	Arceus NORMAL	S	Physical Tank	Multitype	120+17	120-14	120
8	Excadrill GROUNDSTEEL	S	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	135+18	50-7	88
9	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	A	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	134+18	95-12	61
10	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	130+18	55-8	65
11	Metagross STEELPSYCHIC	A	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	135+18	95-12	70
12	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
13	Aegislash STEELGHOST	A	Physical Tank	Stancechange	50+10	50-7	60
14	Snorlax NORMAL	A	Bulky Support	Immunity	110+16	65-9	30
15	Basculegion WATERGHOST	A	Physical Revenge Killer	Adaptability	112+16	80-10	78
16	Lokix BUGDARK	A	Physical Attacker	Tintedlens	102+15	52-8	92
17	Kingambit DARKSTEEL	A	Physical Tank	Supremeoverlord	135+18	60-8	50
18	Hitmontop FIGHTING	A	Physical Tank	Technician	95+14	35-6	70
19	Ursaluna GROUNDNORMAL	A	Physical Attacker	Guts	140+19	45-7	50
20	Conkeldurr FIGHTING	A	Physical Attacker	Guts	140+19	55-8	45
21	Rhydon GROUNDROCK	A	Bulky Support	Lightningrod	130+18	45-7	40
22	Urshifu FIGHTINGDARK	A	Physical Attacker	Unseenfist	130+18	63-9	97
23	Bisharp DARKSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Defiant	125+17	60-8	70
24	Tsareena GRASS	A	Physical Tank	Queenlymajesty	120+17	50-7	72
25	Iron Hands FIGHTINGELECTRIC	A	Physical Tank	Quarkdrive	140+19	50-7	50
26	Rhyperior GROUNDROCK	A	Physical Attacker	Solidrock	140+19	55-8	40
27	Groudon GROUND	A	Physical Tank	Drought	150+20	100-12	90
28	Zygarde DRAGONGROUND	A	Physical Wallbreaker	Aurabreak	100+15	81-11	95
29	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Tank	Intimidate	110+16	100-12	95
30	Dragapult DRAGONGHOST	A	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	120+17	100-12	142
31	Entei FIRE	A	Utility	Innerfocus	115+16	90-11	100
32	Dondozo WATER	A	Physical Tank	Unaware	100+15	65-9	35
33	Talonflame FIREFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Galewings	81+13	74-10	126
34	Annihilape FIGHTINGGHOST	A	Physical Tank	Defiant	115+16	50-7	90
35	Mimikyu GHOSTFAIRY	A	Physical Attacker	Disguise	90+14	50-7	96
36	Dusknoir GHOST	B	Physical Tank	Frisk	100+15	65-9	45
37	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	110+16	60-8	95
38	Breloom GRASSFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Poisonheal	130+18	60-8	70
39	Swampert WATERGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Torrent	110+16	85-11	60
40	Crawdaunt WATERDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	120+17	90-11	55
41	Mamoswine ICEGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	130+18	70-9	80
42	Melmetal STEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	143+19	80-10	34
43	Shellder WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	65+11	45-7	40
44	Slurpuff FAIRY	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	80+13	85-11	72
45	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	110+16	115-14	90
46	Scrafty DARKFIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Intimidate	90+14	45-7	58
47	Muk POISON	B	Physical Tank	Stickyhold	105+15	65-9	50
48	Golurk GROUNDGHOST	B	Physical Wallbreaker	Noguard	124+17	55-8	55
49	Hawlucha FIGHTINGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	92+14	74-10	118
50	Hariyama FIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Guts	120+17	40-6	50
51	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	120+17	35-6	87
52	Araquanid WATERBUG	B	Physical Attacker	Waterbubble	70+12	50-7	42
53	Azumarill WATERFAIRY	B	Physical Tank	Huge Power	50+10	60-8	50
54	Brute Bonnet GRASSDARK	B	Physical Tank	Protosynthesis	127+17	79-10	55
55	Malamar DARKPSYCHIC	B	Physical Tank	Contrary	92+14	68-9	73
56	Decidueye GRASSGHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Longreach	107+15	100-12	70
57	Barraskewda WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	123+17	60-8	136
58	Buzzwole BUGFIGHTING	B	Bulky Support	Beastboost	139+19	53-8	79
59	Revavroom STEELPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Filter	119+17	54-8	90
60	Salamence DRAGONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	135+18	110-13	100
61	Cranidos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sheerforce	125+17	30-5	58
62	Baxcalibur DRAGONICE	B	Physical Attacker	Thermalexchange	145+19	75-10	87
63	Glastrier ICE	B	Bulky Support	Chillingneigh	145+19	65-9	30
64	Tapu Bulu GRASSFAIRY	B	Physical Tank	Grassy Surge	130+18	85-11	75
65	Blaziken FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	120+17	110-13	80
66	Eelektross ELECTRIC	B	Physical Tank	Levitate	115+16	105-13	50
67	Houndstone GHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	101+15	50-7	68
68	Feraligatr WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	105+15	79-10	78
69	Torterra GRASSGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	109+16	75-10	56
70	Haxorus DRAGON	B	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	147+19	60-8	97
71	Hitmonchan FIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Ironfist	105+15	35-6	76
72	Scolipede BUGPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	100+15	55-8	112
73	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Utility	Sharpness	125+17	65-9	80
74	Grafaiai POISONNORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	95+14	80-10	110
75	Pheromosa BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Beastboost	137+18	137-16	151
76	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	95+14	85-11	70
77	Corviknight FLYINGSTEEL	B	Bulky Support	Mirrorarmor	87+13	53-8	67
78	Lapras WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	85+13	85-11	60
79	Golisopod BUGWATER	B	Physical Tank	Emergencyexit	125+17	60-8	40
80	Roaring Moon DRAGONDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Protosynthesis	139+19	55-8	119
81	Klinklang STEEL	C	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	100+15	70-9	90
82	Bouffalant NORMAL	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Reckless	110+16	40-6	55
83	Gurdurr FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Guts	105+15	40-6	40
84	Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Levitate	70+12	70-9	75
85	Pawniard DARKSTEEL	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	85+13	40-6	60
86	Corphish WATER	C	Utility	Adaptability	80+13	50-7	35
87	Minior ROCKFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Shieldsdown	60+11	60-8	60
88	Axew DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	87+13	30-5	57
89	Barbaracle ROCKWATER	C	Physical Tank	Sniper	105+15	54-8	68
90	Munchlax NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	85+13	40-6	5
91	Trevenant GHOSTGRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Harvest	110+16	65-9	56
92	Buizel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	65+11	60-8	85
93	Dracozolt ELECTRICDRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	100+15	80-10	75
94	Perrserker STEEL	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Toughclaws	110+16	50-7	50
95	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	45+9	40-6	90
96	Riolu FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	70+12	35-6	60
97	Nymble BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Tintedlens	46+9	21-5	45
98	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Waterabsorb	95+14	70-9	70
99	Veluza WATERPSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Sharpness	102+15	78-10	70
100	Bramblin GRASSGHOST	C	Physical Tank	Windrider	65+11	45-7	60

Incineroar

FIRE DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Ting-Lu

DARK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Vesselofruin

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Dragonite

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multiscale

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

Rillaboom

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Grassy Surge

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Chien-Pao

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swordofruin

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

135

Sneasler

FIGHTING POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

120

Arceus

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Multitype

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

120

Excadrill

GROUND STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

Tyranitar

ROCK DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sand Stream

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Metagross

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Aegislash

STEEL GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Stancechange

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Snorlax

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Immunity

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Basculegion

WATER GHOST

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

112 +16

Spe

Lokix

BUG DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tintedlens

+Atk

102 +15

Spe

Kingambit

DARK STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Supremeoverlord

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

Hitmontop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Technician

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Ursaluna

GROUND NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Conkeldurr

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Rhydon

GROUND ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Lightningrod

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Urshifu

FIGHTING DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unseenfist

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Bisharp

DARK STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Tsareena

GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Queenlymajesty

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Iron Hands

FIGHTING ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Quarkdrive

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Rhyperior

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Solidrock

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Groudon

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Drought

+Atk

150 +20

Spe

Zygarde

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Aurabreak

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Dragapult

DRAGON GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

142

Entei

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

100

Dondozo

WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Unaware

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Talonflame

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Galewings

+Atk

81 +13

Spe

126

Annihilape

FIGHTING GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Mimikyu

GHOST FAIRY

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Disguise

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Dusknoir

GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Frisk

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Breloom

GRASS FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Poisonheal

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Swampert

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Crawdaunt

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Mamoswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Melmetal

STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

143 +19

Spe

Shellder

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Slurpuff

FAIRY

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Lucario

FIGHTING STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Scrafty

DARK FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Muk

POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Stickyhold

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Golurk

GROUND GHOST

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

124 +17

Spe

Hawlucha

FIGHTING FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

118

Hariyama

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Hitmonlee

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Araquanid

WATER BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterbubble

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Azumarill

WATER FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Brute Bonnet

GRASS DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Protosynthesis

+Atk

127 +17

Spe

Malamar

DARK PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Contrary

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Decidueye

GRASS GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Longreach

+Atk

107 +15

Spe

Barraskewda

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

136

Buzzwole

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Beastboost

+Atk

139 +19

Spe

Revavroom

STEEL POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Filter

+Atk

119 +17

Spe

Salamence

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

100

Cranidos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Baxcalibur

DRAGON ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thermalexchange

+Atk

145 +19

Spe

Glastrier

ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chillingneigh

+Atk

145 +19

Spe

Tapu Bulu

GRASS FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Grassy Surge

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Blaziken

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Eelektross

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Houndstone

GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

101 +15

Spe

Feraligatr

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Torterra

GRASS GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

109 +16

Spe

Haxorus

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

147 +19

Spe

Hitmonchan

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Scolipede

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

112

Gallade

PSYCHIC FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Sharpness

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Grafaiai

POISON NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

110

Pheromosa

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Beastboost

+Atk

137 +18

Spe

151

Cloyster

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Corviknight

FLYING STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Mirrorarmor

+Atk

87 +13

Spe

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Golisopod

BUG WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Emergencyexit

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Roaring Moon

DRAGON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Protosynthesis

+Atk

139 +19

Spe

119

Klinklang

STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Bouffalant

NORMAL

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Reckless

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Gurdurr

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Guts

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Claydol

GROUND PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Pawniard

DARK STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Corphish

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Minior

ROCK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shieldsdown

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Axew

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

87 +13

Spe

Barbaracle

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Munchlax

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Trevenant

GHOST GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Harvest

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Dracozolt

ELECTRIC DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Perrserker

STEEL

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Toughclaws

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Meowth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Riolu

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Nymble

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tintedlens

+Atk

46 +9

Spe

Poliwrath

WATER FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Veluza

WATER PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sharpness

+Atk

102 +15

Spe

Bramblin

GRASS GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Windrider

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

+10%Attack

-10%Sp. Attack

Flavor Preference

Likes Spicy, dislikes Dry

Competitive Role

Physical Sweepers and physical Wallbreakers that only use physical moves.

Adamant vs Jolly

Choose Adamant

+Attack / -Sp. Attack

Pokemon with priority moves (Extreme Speed, Aqua Jet, Sucker Punch)
Dragon Dance or other speed-boosting move users
Pokemon with base 130+ Speed that already outspeed threats
Choice Scarf holders that compensate for lower Speed

Choose Jolly

+Speed / -Sp. Attack

Pokemon in the base 80-110 Speed tier where one point decides matchups
Pure sweepers without priority or speed-boosting moves
Pokemon that need to outspeed a specific threat to function

How to Get

SynchronizeLead with a Adamant Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)

BreedingGive the parent with Adamant nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)

Nature MintUse an Adamant Mint to change stat effects to Adamant. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)

Other +Attack Natures

ADAMANT FAQs

What does the Adamant nature do in Pokemon?

Adamant raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Adamant nature prefer Spicy flavor and dislike Dry.

What are the best Adamant nature Pokemon?

Top Adamant users include Incineroar, Ting-Lu, Dragonite, and Rillaboom. They benefit from the Attack boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Sp. Attack drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.

Is Adamant a good nature for competitive Pokemon?

Adamant is a strong competitive nature. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Sp. Attack in their moveset.

How do I get an Adamant nature Pokemon?

Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Adamant nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Adamant parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Adamant without rebreeding.

Should I use Adamant or Jolly?

Adamant prioritizes power, while Jolly goes for speed. Pick Adamant when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Jolly when speed matters more for your team.

Adamant Nature

BEST ADAMANT POKEMON

ADAMANT NATURE GUIDE

ADAMANT FAQs