Best Adamant Nature Pokemon in Legends: Arceus (+Attack)

ADAMANT NATURE CALCULATOR

Legends: Arceus uses Effort Levels instead of EVs and a different stat formula than mainline games. Natures still boost one stat by 10% and lower another, but the final numbers differ from what you'd see in Scarlet & Violet or Sword & Shield. The Adamant nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.

BEST ADAMANT NATURE POKEMON

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Legends: Arceus, top picks include Arceus, Scizor, Gyarados, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Adamant is pure luck.

Adamant raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Physical Sweepers and physical Wallbreakers that only use physical moves. 97 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Atk	-SpA	Spe
1	Arceus NORMAL	S	Physical Tank	Multitype	120+17	120-14	120
2	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Tank	Technician	130+18	55-8	65
3	Gyarados WATERFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
4	Snorlax NORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Immunity	110+16	65-9	30
5	Cranidos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sheerforce	125+17	30-5	58
6	Sneasler FIGHTINGPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	130+18	40-6	120
7	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	110+16	115-14	90
8	Mamoswine ICEGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	130+18	70-9	80
9	Ursaluna GROUNDNORMAL	B	Physical Tank	Guts	140+19	45-7	50
10	Machamp FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	65-9	55
11	Arcanine FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	110+16	100-12	95
12	Dusknoir GHOST	B	Physical Tank	Pressure	100+15	65-9	45
13	Electivire ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Motordrive	123+17	95-12	95
14	Staraptor NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Reckless	120+17	50-7	100
15	Honchkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Tank	Moxie	125+17	105-13	71
16	Rhydon GROUNDROCK	B	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	130+18	45-7	40
17	Overqwil DARKPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	65-9	85
18	Rhyperior GROUNDROCK	B	Physical Tank	Solidrock	140+19	55-8	40
19	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	110+16	60-8	95
20	Steelix STEELGROUND	B	Physical Tank	Sheerforce	85+13	55-8	30
21	Rampardos ROCK	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	165+21	65-9	58
22	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Bulky Support	Steadfast	125+17	65-9	80
23	Regigigas NORMAL	B	Physical Tank	Slowstart	160+21	80-10	100
24	Munchlax NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	85+13	40-6	5
25	Machop FIGHTING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Noguard	80+13	35-6	35
26	Purugly NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	82+13	64-9	112
27	Shinx ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	65+11	40-6	45
28	Rufflet NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hustle	83+13	37-6	60
29	Croagunk POISONFIGHTING	C	Utility	Dryskin	61+11	61-9	50
30	Turtwig GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	68+12	45-7	31
31	Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	85+13	30-5	25
32	Bibarel NORMALWATER	C	Physical Tank	Simple	85+13	55-8	71
33	Barboach WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	48+10	46-7	60
34	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	100+15	30-5	30
35	Abomasnow GRASSICE	C	Physical Tank	Snow Warning	92+14	92-12	60
36	Torterra GRASSGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	109+16	75-10	56
37	Machoke FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Guts	100+15	50-7	45
38	Decidueye GRASSGHOST	C	Physical Tank	Overgrow	107+15	100-12	70
39	Kricketot BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	25+7	25-5	25
40	Bonsly ROCK	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	80+13	10-3	10
41	Basculegion WATERGHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	112+16	80-10	78
42	Whiscash WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	78+13	76-10	60
43	Graveler ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	95+14	45-7	35
44	Lickitung NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Owntempo	55+10	60-8	30
45	Ursaring NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Guts	130+18	75-10	55
46	Luxray ELECTRIC	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Guts	120+17	95-12	70
47	Floatzel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Waterveil	105+15	85-11	115
48	Lopunny NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Cutecharm	76+12	54-8	105
49	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Utility	Sturdy	80+13	30-5	20
50	Lickilicky NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	85+13	80-10	50
51	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Tank	Guts	130+18	95-12	65
52	Golem ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	120+17	55-8	45
53	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	95+14	55-8	85
54	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Flashfire	100+15	80-10	105
55	Braviary NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Defiant	123+17	57-8	80
56	Basculin WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	92+14	80-10	98
57	Shieldon ROCKSTEEL	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	42+9	42-7	30
58	Glalie ICE	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	80+13	80-10	80
59	Mesprit PSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Levitate	105+15	105-13	80
60	Piloswine ICEGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	100+15	60-8	50
61	Kricketune BUG	C	Physical Tank	Technician	85+13	55-8	65
62	Gabite DRAGONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	90+14	50-7	82
63	Staravia NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	75+12	40-6	80
64	Skuntank POISONDARK	C	Physical Tank	Stench	93+14	71-10	84
65	Murkrow DARKFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Insomnia	85+13	85-11	91
66	Dewott WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Torrent	75+12	83-11	60
67	Sneasel DARKICE	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	95+14	35-6	115
68	Magikarp WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	10+6	15-4	80
69	Vespiquen BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Pressure	80+13	80-10	40
70	Grotle GRASS	C	Utility	Overgrow	89+14	55-8	36
71	Buizel WATER	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Swiftswim	65+11	60-8	85
72	Zorua DARK	C	Physical Attacker	Illusion	65+11	80-10	65
73	Stantler NORMAL	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Sapsipper	95+14	85-11	85
74	Carnivine GRASS	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Levitate	100+15	90-11	46
75	Teddiursa NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Quickfeet	80+13	50-7	40
76	Goomy DRAGON	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Gooey	50+10	55-8	40
77	Shellos WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Sticky Hold	48+10	57-8	34
78	Drifloon GHOSTFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Aftermath	50+10	60-8	70
79	Gible DRAGONGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Rough Skin	70+12	40-6	42
80	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
81	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Thickfat	50+10	30-5	50
82	Riolu FIGHTING	D	Bulky Support	Steadfast	70+12	35-6	60
83	Paras BUGGRASS	D	Physical Tank	Effect Spore	70+12	45-7	25
84	Starly NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Tank	Keeneye	55+10	30-5	60
85	Skorupi POISONBUG	D	Physical Attacker	Battlearmor	50+10	30-5	65
86	Psyduck WATER	D	Utility	Swiftswim	52+10	65-9	55
87	Zubat POISONFLYING	D	Physical Tank	Innerfocus	45+9	30-5	55
88	Elekid ELECTRIC	D	Physical Tank	Vitalspirit	63+11	65-9	95
89	Luxio ELECTRIC	D	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	60-8	60
90	Bidoof NORMAL	D	Physical Tank	Simple	45+9	35-6	31
91	Rowlet GRASSFLYING	D	Physical Tank	Overgrow	55+10	50-7	42
92	Cleffa FAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	25+7	45-7	15
93	Wurmple BUG	D	Physical Attacker	Shielddust	45+9	20-4	20
94	Pichu ELECTRIC	D	Physical Attacker	Lightningrod	40+9	35-6	60
95	Oshawott WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Torrent	55+10	63-9	45
96	Combee BUGFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Honey Gather	30+8	30-5	70
97	Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY	D	Physical Wallbreaker	Synchronize	35+8	65-9	50

Arceus

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Multitype

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

120

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

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

Cranidos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Sneasler

FIGHTING POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

120

Lucario

FIGHTING STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Mamoswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Ursaluna

GROUND NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Machamp

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Dusknoir

GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Pressure

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Electivire

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Motordrive

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Staraptor

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Reckless

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

100

Honchkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Moxie

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Rhydon

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Overqwil

DARK POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Rhyperior

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Solidrock

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Rampardos

ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

165 +21

Spe

Gallade

PSYCHIC FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Steadfast

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Regigigas

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Slowstart

+Atk

160 +21

Spe

100

Munchlax

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Machop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Purugly

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

82 +13

Spe

112

Shinx

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Rufflet

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hustle

+Atk

83 +13

Spe

Croagunk

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Dryskin

+Atk

61 +11

Spe

Turtwig

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

68 +12

Spe

Rhyhorn

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Bibarel

NORMAL WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Simple

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Barboach

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

48 +10

Spe

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Abomasnow

GRASS ICE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Snow Warning

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Torterra

GRASS GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Atk

109 +16

Spe

Machoke

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Decidueye

GRASS GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Overgrow

+Atk

107 +15

Spe

Kricketot

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

25 +7

Spe

Bonsly

ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Basculegion

WATER GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

112 +16

Spe

Whiscash

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

78 +13

Spe

Graveler

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Lickitung

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Owntempo

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Luxray

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Guts

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Floatzel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterveil

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

115

Lopunny

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Cutecharm

+Atk

76 +12

Spe

105

Geodude

ROCK GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Lickilicky

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Golem

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Flashfire

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

105

Braviary

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Basculin

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Shieldon

ROCK STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

42 +9

Spe

Glalie

ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Mesprit

PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Piloswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Kricketune

BUG

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Technician

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Gabite

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rough Skin

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Staravia

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Skuntank

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Stench

+Atk

93 +14

Spe

Murkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Insomnia

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Dewott

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Sneasel

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

115

Magikarp

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

10 +6

Spe

Vespiquen

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Grotle

GRASS

Role

Utility

Ability

Overgrow

+Atk

89 +14

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Zorua

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Illusion

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sapsipper

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Carnivine

GRASS

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Teddiursa

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Quickfeet

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Goomy

DRAGON

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Gooey

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Shellos

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sticky Hold

+Atk

48 +10

Spe

Drifloon

GHOST FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Gible

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Rough Skin

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Swinub

ICE GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Riolu

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Steadfast

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Paras

BUG GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Effect Spore

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Starly

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Keeneye

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Skorupi

POISON BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Battlearmor

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Psyduck

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

52 +10

Spe

Zubat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Elekid

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Vitalspirit

+Atk

63 +11

Spe

Luxio

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Bidoof

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Simple

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Rowlet

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Overgrow

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Cleffa

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Magic Guard

+Atk

25 +7

Spe

Wurmple

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shielddust

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Pichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Atk

40 +9

Spe

Oshawott

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Combee

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Honey Gather

+Atk

30 +8

Spe

Kirlia

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Synchronize

+Atk

35 +8

Spe

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

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, Scizor, Gyarados, and Snorlax. 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.