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

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Legends: Arceus, top picks include Sneasler, Arceus, Giratina, 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. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Atk	-SpA	Spe
1	Sneasler FIGHTINGPOISON	S	Physical Attacker	Unburden	130+18	40-6	120
2	Arceus NORMAL	S	Physical Tank	Multitype	120+17	120-14	120
3	Giratina GHOSTDRAGON	S	Physical Tank	Pressure	100+15	100-12	90
4	Tornadus FLYING	S	Utility	Prankster	115+16	125-15	111
5	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	130+18	55-8	65
6	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
7	Snorlax NORMAL	A	Bulky Support	Immunity	110+16	65-9	30
8	Basculegion WATERGHOST	A	Physical Revenge Killer	Adaptability	112+16	80-10	78
9	Ursaluna GROUNDNORMAL	A	Physical Attacker	Guts	140+19	45-7	50
10	Rhydon GROUNDROCK	A	Bulky Support	Lightningrod	130+18	45-7	40
11	Rhyperior GROUNDROCK	A	Physical Attacker	Solidrock	140+19	55-8	40
12	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Tank	Intimidate	110+16	100-12	95
13	Scyther BUGFLYING	A	Utility	Technician	110+16	55-8	105
14	Ambipom NORMAL	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	100+15	60-8	115
15	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	110+16	60-8	95
16	Dusknoir GHOST	B	Physical Tank	Frisk	100+15	65-9	45
17	Mamoswine ICEGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	130+18	70-9	80
18	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	110+16	115-14	90
19	Decidueye GRASSGHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Longreach	107+15	100-12	70
20	Cranidos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sheerforce	125+17	30-5	58
21	Torterra GRASSGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	109+16	75-10	56
22	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Utility	Sharpness	125+17	65-9	80
23	Braviary NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Defiant	123+17	57-8	80
24	Electivire ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Motordrive	123+17	95-12	95
25	Abomasnow GRASSICE	B	Physical Tank	Snow Warning	92+14	92-12	60
26	Regigigas NORMAL	B	Physical Tank	Slowstart	160+21	80-10	100
27	Overqwil DARKPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	65-9	85
28	Rampardos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Mold Breaker	165+21	65-9	58
29	Honchkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Tank	Superluck	125+17	105-13	71
30	Staraptor NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Reckless	120+17	50-7	100
31	Dusclops GHOST	B	Physical Tank	Pressure	70+12	60-8	25
32	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	125+17	40-6	85
33	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	B	Physical Tank	Intimidate	95+14	55-8	85
34	Ursaring NORMAL	B	Physical Tank	Guts	130+18	75-10	55
35	Floatzel WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	105+15	85-11	115
36	Bastiodon ROCKSTEEL	B	Physical Tank	Sturdy	52+10	47-7	30
37	Skuntank POISONDARK	B	Physical Tank	Aftermath	93+14	71-10	84
38	Azelf PSYCHIC	B	Physical Attacker	Levitate	125+17	125-15	115
39	Gliscor GROUNDFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Poisonheal	95+14	45-7	95
40	Enamorus FAIRYFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Contrary	115+16	135-16	106
41	Basculin WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	92+14	80-10	98
42	Samurott WATER	B	Physical Tank	Torrent	100+15	108-13	70
43	Zoroark DARK	B	Physical Attacker	Illusion	105+15	120-14	105
44	Hippowdon GROUND	B	Bulky Support	Sand Stream	112+16	68-9	47
45	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Static	83+13	95-12	105
46	Murkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Insomnia	85+13	85-11	91
47	Sneasel DARKICE	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	95+14	35-6	115
48	Gligar GROUNDFLYING	B	Utility	Immunity	75+12	35-6	85
49	Munchlax NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	85+13	40-6	5
50	Buizel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	65+11	60-8	85
51	Riolu FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	70+12	35-6	60
52	Croagunk POISONFIGHTING	C	Utility	Dryskin	61+11	61-9	50
53	Machamp FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	65-9	55
54	Luxray ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	120+17	95-12	70
55	Turtwig GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	68+12	45-7	31
56	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	95-12	65
57	Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	85+13	30-5	25
58	Piloswine ICEGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	100+15	60-8	50
59	Golem ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	120+17	55-8	45
60	Vespiquen BUGFLYING	C	Physical Tank	Pressure	80+13	80-10	40
61	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	80+13	30-5	20
62	Kricketune BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	85+13	55-8	65
63	Bonsly ROCK	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	80+13	10-3	10
64	Wyrdeer NORMALPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Intimidate	105+15	105-13	65
65	Glalie ICE	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Innerfocus	80+13	80-10	80
66	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	100+15	30-5	30
67	Machoke FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Noguard	100+15	50-7	45
68	Purugly NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	82+13	64-9	112
69	Steelix STEELGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	85+13	55-8	30
70	Tangrowth GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	100+15	110-13	50
71	Lopunny NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Limber	76+12	54-8	105
72	Carnivine GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	100+15	90-11	46
73	Drapion POISONDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	90+14	60-8	95
74	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Flashfire	100+15	80-10	105
75	Lickilicky NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Owntempo	85+13	80-10	50
76	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Aftermath	50+10	80-10	150
77	Bibarel NORMALWATER	C	Physical Tank	Simple	85+13	55-8	71
78	Stantler NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	95+14	85-11	85
79	Whiscash WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	78+13	76-10	60
80	Parasect BUGGRASS	C	Physical Tank	Dryskin	95+14	60-8	30
81	Shieldon ROCKSTEEL	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	42+9	42-7	30
82	Toxicroak POISONFIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Dryskin	106+15	86-11	85
83	Cherrim GRASS	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Flowergift	60+11	87-11	85
84	Walrein ICEWATER	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	80+13	95-12	65
85	Gabite DRAGONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	90+14	50-7	82
86	Magikarp WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Rattled	10+6	15-4	80
87	Aipom NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	70+12	40-6	85
88	Onix ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	45+9	30-5	70
89	Graveler ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	95+14	45-7	35
90	Staravia NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	75+12	40-6	80
91	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
92	Barboach WATERGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	48+10	46-7	60
93	Kricketot BUG	D	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	25+7	25-5	25
94	Starly NORMALFLYING	D	Mixed Attacker	Keeneye	55+10	30-5	60
95	Rowlet GRASSFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	55+10	50-7	42
96	Teddiursa NORMAL	D	Utility	Quickfeet	80+13	50-7	40
97	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Thickfat	50+10	30-5	50
98	Dewott WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Torrent	75+12	83-11	60
99	Rufflet NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Hustle	83+13	37-6	60
100	Bidoof NORMAL	D	Physical Tank	Simple	45+9	35-6	31

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

Giratina

GHOST DRAGON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Pressure

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Tornadus

FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Prankster

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

111

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

Basculegion

WATER GHOST

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

112 +16

Spe

Ursaluna

GROUND NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Rhydon

GROUND ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Lightningrod

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Rhyperior

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Solidrock

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Technician

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

105

Ambipom

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

115

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Dusknoir

GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Frisk

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Mamoswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Lucario

FIGHTING STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Decidueye

GRASS GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Longreach

+Atk

107 +15

Spe

Cranidos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Torterra

GRASS GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

109 +16

Spe

Gallade

PSYCHIC FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Sharpness

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Braviary

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Electivire

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Motordrive

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Abomasnow

GRASS ICE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Snow Warning

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Regigigas

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Slowstart

+Atk

160 +21

Spe

100

Overqwil

DARK POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Rampardos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

165 +21

Spe

Honchkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Superluck

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Staraptor

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Reckless

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

100

Dusclops

GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Pressure

+Atk

70 +12

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

Floatzel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

115

Bastiodon

ROCK STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

52 +10

Spe

Skuntank

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Aftermath

+Atk

93 +14

Spe

Azelf

PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

115

Gliscor

GROUND FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Poisonheal

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Enamorus

FAIRY FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Contrary

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

106

Basculin

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Samurott

WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Zoroark

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Illusion

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

105

Hippowdon

GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sand Stream

+Atk

112 +16

Spe

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

Gligar

GROUND FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Immunity

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Munchlax

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Riolu

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Croagunk

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Dryskin

+Atk

61 +11

Spe

Machamp

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Luxray

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Turtwig

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

68 +12

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

Golem

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Vespiquen

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Pressure

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Geodude

ROCK GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Kricketune

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Bonsly

ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Wyrdeer

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Glalie

ICE

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Machoke

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Purugly

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

82 +13

Spe

112

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Tangrowth

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Lopunny

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Limber

+Atk

76 +12

Spe

105

Carnivine

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Drapion

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Flashfire

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

105

Lickilicky

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Owntempo

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

150

Bibarel

NORMAL WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Simple

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Whiscash

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

78 +13

Spe

Parasect

BUG GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Dryskin

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Shieldon

ROCK STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

42 +9

Spe

Toxicroak

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Dryskin

+Atk

106 +15

Spe

Cherrim

GRASS

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Flowergift

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Walrein

ICE WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Gabite

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rough Skin

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Magikarp

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rattled

+Atk

10 +6

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

Staravia

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Barboach

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

48 +10

Spe

Kricketot

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

25 +7

Spe

Starly

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Mixed Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Rowlet

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Teddiursa

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Quickfeet

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Swinub

ICE GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Dewott

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Rufflet

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hustle

+Atk

83 +13

Spe

Bidoof

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Simple

+Atk

45 +9

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 Sneasler, Arceus, Giratina, and Tornadus. 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