ADAMANT NATURE CALCULATOR

Check how Adamant nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Adamant boosts Attack by 10% and cuts Sp. Attack by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Adamant is the right call.

In Diamond & Pearl, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Adamant changes their stats

Quick Pick

BEST ADAMANT NATURE POKEMON

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Diamond & Pearl, top picks include Arceus, Rayquaza, Ho-Oh, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Everstone passes Adamant to every offspring starting in Gen 5. Synchronize handles wild encounters.

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.
SHOWINGRegional27
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Atk-SpASpe
1
Arceus
Arceus
NORMAL
SPhysical TankMultitype
120+17
120-14
120
2
Rayquaza
Rayquaza
DRAGONFLYING
SPhysical AttackerAirlock
150+20
150-17
95
3
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIREFLYING
SPhysical WallbreakerRegenerator
130+18
110-13
90
4
Dragonite
Dragonite
DRAGONFLYING
APhysical AttackerMultiscale
134+18
100-12
80
5
Scizor
Scizor
BUGSTEEL
APhysical TankTechnician
130+18
55-8
65
Arceus
Arceus
NORMAL
S
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Multitype
+Atk
120 +17
Spe
120
Rayquaza
Rayquaza
DRAGON FLYING
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Airlock
+Atk
150 +20
Spe
95
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIRE FLYING
S
Role
Physical Wallbreaker
Ability
Regenerator
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
90
Dragonite
Dragonite
DRAGON FLYING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Multiscale
+Atk
134 +18
Spe
80
Scizor
Scizor
BUG STEEL
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Technician
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
65

ADAMANT NATURE GUIDE

+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
Brave (-Speed)Lonely (-Defense)Naughty (-Sp. Defense)

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 Arceus, Rayquaza, Ho-Oh, and Dragonite. 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.
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