Best Adamant Nature Pokemon in Crystal (+Attack)

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Crystal, top picks include Dragonite, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Natures weren't in Crystal. Competitive players apply Adamant when breeding these Pokemon in Gen 3+ games.

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	Dragonite DRAGONFLYING	S	Physical Attacker	Multiscale	134+18	100-12	80
2	Ho-Oh FIREFLYING	S	Physical Tank	Regenerator	130+18	110-13	90
3	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	A	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	134+18	95-12	61
4	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	130+18	55-8	65
5	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
6	Snorlax NORMAL	A	Bulky Support	Immunity	110+16	65-9	30
7	Hitmontop FIGHTING	A	Physical Tank	Technician	95+14	35-6	70
8	Rhydon GROUNDROCK	A	Bulky Support	Lightningrod	130+18	45-7	40
9	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Tank	Intimidate	110+16	100-12	95
10	Entei FIRE	A	Utility	Innerfocus	115+16	90-11	100
11	Donphan GROUND	A	Physical Tank	Sturdy	120+17	60-8	50
12	Scyther BUGFLYING	A	Utility	Technician	110+16	55-8	105
13	Sandslash GROUND	A	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	100+15	45-7	65
14	Shellder WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	65+11	45-7	40
15	Muk POISON	B	Physical Tank	Stickyhold	105+15	65-9	50
16	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	120+17	35-6	87
17	Azumarill WATERFAIRY	B	Physical Tank	Huge Power	50+10	60-8	50
18	Feraligatr WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	105+15	79-10	78
19	Hitmonchan FIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Ironfist	105+15	35-6	76
20	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	95+14	85-11	70
21	Lapras WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	85+13	85-11	60
22	Quagsire WATERGROUND	B	Bulky Support	Unaware	85+13	65-9	35
23	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	125+17	40-6	85
24	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	B	Physical Tank	Intimidate	95+14	55-8	85
25	Ursaring NORMAL	B	Physical Tank	Guts	130+18	75-10	55
26	Forretress BUGSTEEL	B	Physical Tank	Sturdy	90+14	60-8	40
27	Kingdra WATERDRAGON	B	Physical Attacker	Sniper	95+14	95-12	85
28	Weezing POISON	B	Physical Wallbreaker	Levitate	90+14	85-11	60
29	Dugtrio GROUND	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sandforce	100+15	50-7	120
30	Primeape FIGHTING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Defiant	105+15	60-8	95
31	Dodrio NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Tangledfeet	110+16	60-8	110
32	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Static	83+13	95-12	105
33	Murkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Insomnia	85+13	85-11	91
34	Sneasel DARKICE	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	95+14	35-6	115
35	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	45+9	40-6	90
36	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Waterabsorb	95+14	70-9	70
37	Kabutops ROCKWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	65-9	80
38	Dratini DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	64+11	50-7	50
39	Machamp FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	65-9	55
40	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Physical Tank	Sniper	90+14	60-8	40
41	Granbull FAIRY	C	Physical Tank	Intimidate	120+17	60-8	45
42	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	95-12	65
43	Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	85+13	30-5	25
44	Piloswine ICEGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	100+15	60-8	50
45	Marowak GROUND	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	80+13	50-7	45
46	Golem ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	120+17	55-8	45
47	Dewgong WATERICE	C	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	70+12	70-9	70
48	Victreebel GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	105+15	100-12	70
49	Sandshrew GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	75+12	20-4	40
50	Tauros NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	100+15	40-6	110
51	Dragonair DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	84+13	70-9	70
52	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	80+13	30-5	20
53	Aerodactyl ROCKFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Unnerve	105+15	60-8	130
54	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	100+15	30-5	30
55	Hypno PSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	73+12	73-10	67
56	Kingler WATER	C	Physical Tank	Sheerforce	130+18	50-7	75
57	Arbok POISON	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	95+14	65-9	80
58	Ekans POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	60+11	40-6	55
59	Machoke FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Noguard	100+15	50-7	45
60	Miltank NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Sapsipper	80+13	40-6	100
61	Steelix STEELGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	85+13	55-8	30
62	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Flashfire	100+15	80-10	105
63	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Aftermath	50+10	80-10	150
64	Kangaskhan NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Scrappy	95+14	40-6	90
65	Stantler NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	95+14	85-11	85
66	Dunsparce NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Rattled	70+12	65-9	45
67	Marill WATERFAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Huge Power	20+7	20-4	40
68	Parasect BUGGRASS	C	Physical Tank	Dryskin	95+14	60-8	30
69	Wartortle WATER	C	Physical Tank	Torrent	63+11	65-9	58
70	Beedrill BUGPOISON	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	90+14	45-7	75
71	Pinsir BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	125+17	55-8	85
72	Raticate NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	81+13	50-7	97
73	Gloom GRASSPOISON	C	Physical Attacker	Stench	65+11	85-11	40
74	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	35+8	55-8	85
75	Nidoqueen POISONGROUND	C	Bulky Support	Sheerforce	92+14	75-10	76
76	Girafarig NORMALPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Sapsipper	80+13	90-11	85
77	Jumpluff GRASSFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	55+10	55-8	110
78	Magikarp WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Rattled	10+6	15-4	80
79	Meganium GRASS	C	Physical Tank	Leafguard	82+13	83-11	80
80	Aipom NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	70+12	40-6	85
81	Onix ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	45+9	30-5	70
82	Graveler ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	95+14	45-7	35
83	Pidgeot NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Tangledfeet	80+13	70-9	101
84	Diglett GROUND	C	Mixed Attacker	Arenatrap	55+10	35-6	95
85	Furret NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Frisk	76+12	45-7	90
86	Doduo NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Tank	Runaway	85+13	35-6	75
87	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
88	Charmander FIRE	D	Utility	Solarpower	52+10	60-8	65
89	Totodile WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	65+11	44-7	43
90	Venonat BUGPOISON	D	Physical Attacker	Compoundeyes	55+10	40-6	45
91	Larvitar ROCKGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	64+11	45-7	41
92	Sentret NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Frisk	46+9	35-6	20
93	Tyrogue FIGHTING	D	Physical Tank	Guts	35+8	35-6	35
94	Spinarak BUGPOISON	D	Utility	Swarm	60+11	40-6	30
95	Phanpy GROUND	D	Bulky Support	Pickup	60+11	40-6	40
96	Teddiursa NORMAL	D	Utility	Quickfeet	80+13	50-7	40
97	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Thickfat	50+10	30-5	50
98	Farfetch'd NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Tank	Defiant	90+14	58-8	60
99	Rattata NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	56+10	25-5	72
100	Bayleef GRASS	D	Physical Tank	Overgrow	62+11	63-9	60

Dragonite

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multiscale

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

Ho-Oh

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Regenerator

+Atk

130 +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

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Snorlax

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Immunity

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Hitmontop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Technician

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Rhydon

GROUND ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Lightningrod

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Entei

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

100

Donphan

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Technician

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

105

Sandslash

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Shellder

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Muk

POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Stickyhold

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Hitmonlee

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Azumarill

WATER FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Feraligatr

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Hitmonchan

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Cloyster

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Quagsire

WATER GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Unaware

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Heracross

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Forretress

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Kingdra

WATER DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Weezing

POISON

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Dugtrio

GROUND

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sandforce

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

120

Primeape

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Dodrio

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tangledfeet

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

110

Electabuzz

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Atk

83 +13

Spe

105

Murkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Insomnia

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Sneasel

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

115

Meowth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Poliwrath

WATER FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Kabutops

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Dratini

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Machamp

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Ariados

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Granbull

FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Rhyhorn

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Piloswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Marowak

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Golem

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Dewgong

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Victreebel

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Sandshrew

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Tauros

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

110

Dragonair

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

84 +13

Spe

Geodude

ROCK GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Aerodactyl

ROCK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unnerve

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

130

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Hypno

PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

73 +12

Spe

Kingler

WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Arbok

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Ekans

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Machoke

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Miltank

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

100

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Flashfire

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

105

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

150

Kangaskhan

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Scrappy

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Dunsparce

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Rattled

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Marill

WATER FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

20 +7

Spe

Parasect

BUG GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Dryskin

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Wartortle

WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

63 +11

Spe

Beedrill

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Pinsir

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Raticate

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

81 +13

Spe

Gloom

GRASS POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Stench

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Ledian

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

35 +8

Spe

Nidoqueen

POISON GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Girafarig

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Jumpluff

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

110

Magikarp

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rattled

+Atk

10 +6

Spe

Meganium

GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Leafguard

+Atk

82 +13

Spe

Aipom

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Onix

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Graveler

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Pidgeot

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tangledfeet

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

101

Diglett

GROUND

Role

Mixed Attacker

Ability

Arenatrap

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Furret

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Frisk

+Atk

76 +12

Spe

Doduo

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Runaway

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Charmander

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Solarpower

+Atk

52 +10

Spe

Totodile

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Venonat

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Compoundeyes

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Larvitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Sentret

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Frisk

+Atk

46 +9

Spe

Tyrogue

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

35 +8

Spe

Spinarak

BUG POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Swarm

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Phanpy

GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pickup

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Teddiursa

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Quickfeet

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Swinub

ICE GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Farfetch'd

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Rattata

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

56 +10

Spe

Bayleef

GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Overgrow

+Atk

62 +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 Dragonite, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, and Scizor. 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