Best Adamant Nature Pokemon in Legends: Z-A (+Attack)

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Legends: Z-A, top picks include Dragonite, Excadrill, Tyranitar, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Tera Type can cover weaknesses that Adamant's Sp. Attack drop would normally expose. Even safer to run with Tera.

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	Excadrill GROUNDSTEEL	S	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	135+18	50-7	88
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	Metagross STEELPSYCHIC	A	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	135+18	95-12	70
6	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
7	Aegislash STEELGHOST	A	Physical Tank	Stancechange	50+10	50-7	60
8	Groudon GROUND	A	Physical Tank	Drought	150+20	100-12	90
9	Zygarde DRAGONGROUND	A	Physical Wallbreaker	Aurabreak	100+15	81-11	95
10	Dondozo WATER	A	Physical Tank	Unaware	100+15	65-9	35
11	Talonflame FIREFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Galewings	81+13	74-10	126
12	Annihilape FIGHTINGGHOST	A	Physical Tank	Defiant	115+16	50-7	90
13	Mimikyu GHOSTFAIRY	A	Physical Attacker	Disguise	90+14	50-7	96
14	Scyther BUGFLYING	A	Utility	Technician	110+16	55-8	105
15	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	110+16	60-8	95
16	Swampert WATERGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Torrent	110+16	85-11	60
17	Melmetal STEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	143+19	80-10	34
18	Slurpuff FAIRY	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	80+13	85-11	72
19	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	110+16	115-14	90
20	Scrafty DARKFIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Intimidate	90+14	45-7	58
21	Golurk GROUNDGHOST	B	Physical Wallbreaker	Noguard	124+17	55-8	55
22	Hawlucha FIGHTINGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	92+14	74-10	118
23	Malamar DARKPSYCHIC	B	Physical Tank	Contrary	92+14	68-9	73
24	Salamence DRAGONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	135+18	110-13	100
25	Baxcalibur DRAGONICE	B	Physical Attacker	Thermalexchange	145+19	75-10	87
26	Blaziken FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	120+17	110-13	80
27	Eelektross ELECTRIC	B	Physical Tank	Levitate	115+16	105-13	50
28	Houndstone GHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	101+15	50-7	68
29	Feraligatr WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	105+15	79-10	78
30	Scolipede BUGPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	100+15	55-8	112
31	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Utility	Sharpness	125+17	65-9	80
32	Grafaiai POISONNORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	95+14	80-10	110
33	Corviknight FLYINGSTEEL	B	Bulky Support	Mirrorarmor	87+13	53-8	67
34	Golisopod BUGWATER	B	Physical Tank	Emergencyexit	125+17	60-8	40
35	Emboar FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Blaze	123+17	100-12	65
36	Crabominable FIGHTINGICE	B	Physical Wallbreaker	Ironfist	132+18	62-9	43
37	Abomasnow GRASSICE	B	Physical Tank	Snow Warning	92+14	92-12	60
38	Genesect BUGSTEEL	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Download	120+17	120-14	99
39	Overqwil DARKPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	65-9	85
40	Chesnaught GRASSFIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Bulletproof	107+15	74-10	64
41	Flamigo FLYINGFIGHTING	B	Utility	Costar	115+16	75-10	90
42	Sceptile GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	85+13	105-13	120
43	Staraptor NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Reckless	120+17	50-7	100
44	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	125+17	40-6	85
45	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	B	Physical Tank	Intimidate	95+14	55-8	85
46	Tinkaton FAIRYSTEEL	B	Bulky Support	Mold Breaker	75+12	70-9	94
47	Altaria DRAGONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Natural Cure	70+12	70-9	80
48	Barbaracle ROCKWATER	C	Physical Tank	Sniper	105+15	54-8	68
49	Trevenant GHOSTGRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Harvest	110+16	65-9	56
50	Perrserker STEEL	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Toughclaws	110+16	50-7	50
51	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	45+9	40-6	90
52	Riolu FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	70+12	35-6	60
53	Bagon DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	75+12	40-6	50
54	Dratini DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	64+11	50-7	50
55	Machamp FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	65-9	55
56	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Physical Tank	Sniper	90+14	60-8	40
57	Diggersby NORMALGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Huge Power	56+10	50-7	78
58	Banette GHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Cursedbody	115+16	83-11	65
59	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	95-12	65
60	Marowak GROUND	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	80+13	50-7	45
61	Squawkabilly NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Intimidate	96+14	45-7	92
62	Crabrawler FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Ironfist	82+13	42-7	63
63	Sirfetch'd FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Scrappy	135+18	68-9	65
64	Victreebel GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	105+15	100-12	70
65	Medicham FIGHTINGPSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Pure Power	60+11	60-8	80
66	Dragonair DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	84+13	70-9	70
67	Golett GROUNDGHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Noguard	74+12	35-6	35
68	Aggron STEELROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	110+16	60-8	50
69	Falinks FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	100+15	70-9	75
70	Tyrantrum ROCKDRAGON	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Rockhead	121+17	69-9	71
71	Pignite FIREFIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	93+14	70-9	55
72	Sharpedo WATERDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	120+17	95-12	95
73	Absol DARK	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Superluck	130+18	75-10	75
74	Glalie ICE	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Innerfocus	80+13	80-10	80
75	Aerodactyl ROCKFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Unnerve	105+15	60-8	130
76	Combusken FIREFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	85+13	85-11	55
77	Pangoro FIGHTINGDARK	C	Physical Tank	Scrappy	124+17	69-9	58
78	Gogoat GRASS	C	Physical Tank	Sapsipper	100+15	97-12	68
79	Arbok POISON	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	95+14	65-9	80
80	Ekans POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	60+11	40-6	55
81	Morpeko ELECTRICDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Hungerswitch	95+14	70-9	97
82	Doublade STEELGHOST	C	Physical Tank	Noguard	110+16	45-7	35
83	Machoke FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Noguard	100+15	50-7	45
84	Grapploct FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Limber	118+17	70-9	42
85	Liepard DARK	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Prankster	88+14	88-11	106
86	Steelix STEELGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Sturdy	85+13	55-8	30
87	Lopunny NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Limber	76+12	54-8	105
88	Metang STEELPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Clearbody	75+12	55-8	50
89	Emolga ELECTRICFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Motordrive	75+12	75-10	103
90	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
91	Charmander FIRE	D	Utility	Solarpower	52+10	60-8	65
92	Inkay DARKPSYCHIC	D	Physical Tank	Contrary	54+10	37-6	45
93	Totodile WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	65+11	44-7	43
94	Treecko GRASS	D	Physical Attacker	Unburden	45+9	65-9	70
95	Larvitar ROCKGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	64+11	45-7	41
96	Skiddo GRASS	D	Physical Tank	Sapsipper	65+11	62-9	52
97	Starly NORMALFLYING	D	Mixed Attacker	Keeneye	55+10	30-5	60
98	Gulpin POISON	D	Bulky Support	Stickyhold	43+9	43-7	40
99	Spinarak BUGPOISON	D	Utility	Swarm	60+11	40-6	30
100	Meditite FIGHTINGPSYCHIC	D	Physical Attacker	Pure Power	40+9	40-6	60

Dragonite

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multiscale

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

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

Groudon

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Drought

+Atk

150 +20

Spe

Zygarde

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Aurabreak

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

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

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Technician

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

105

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Swampert

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Melmetal

STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

143 +19

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

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

Malamar

DARK PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Contrary

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Salamence

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

100

Baxcalibur

DRAGON ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thermalexchange

+Atk

145 +19

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

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

Corviknight

FLYING STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Mirrorarmor

+Atk

87 +13

Spe

Golisopod

BUG WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Emergencyexit

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Emboar

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Blaze

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Crabominable

FIGHTING ICE

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

132 +18

Spe

Abomasnow

GRASS ICE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Snow Warning

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Genesect

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Download

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Overqwil

DARK POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Chesnaught

GRASS FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Bulletproof

+Atk

107 +15

Spe

Flamigo

FLYING FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Costar

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Sceptile

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

120

Staraptor

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Reckless

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

100

Heracross

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Tinkaton

FAIRY STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Altaria

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Natural Cure

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Barbaracle

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Trevenant

GHOST GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Harvest

+Atk

110 +16

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

Bagon

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

75 +12

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

Diggersby

NORMAL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

56 +10

Spe

Banette

GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Cursedbody

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Marowak

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Squawkabilly

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

96 +14

Spe

Crabrawler

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

82 +13

Spe

Sirfetch'd

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Scrappy

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

Victreebel

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Medicham

FIGHTING PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pure Power

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Dragonair

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

84 +13

Spe

Golett

GROUND GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

74 +12

Spe

Aggron

STEEL ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Falinks

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Tyrantrum

ROCK DRAGON

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

121 +17

Spe

Pignite

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

93 +14

Spe

Sharpedo

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Absol

DARK

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Superluck

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Glalie

ICE

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Aerodactyl

ROCK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unnerve

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

130

Combusken

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Pangoro

FIGHTING DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Scrappy

+Atk

124 +17

Spe

Gogoat

GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Arbok

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Ekans

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Morpeko

ELECTRIC DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hungerswitch

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Doublade

STEEL GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Machoke

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Grapploct

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Limber

+Atk

118 +17

Spe

Liepard

DARK

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Prankster

+Atk

88 +14

Spe

106

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Lopunny

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Limber

+Atk

76 +12

Spe

105

Metang

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Emolga

ELECTRIC FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Motordrive

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

103

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Charmander

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Solarpower

+Atk

52 +10

Spe

Inkay

DARK PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Contrary

+Atk

54 +10

Spe

Totodile

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Treecko

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Larvitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Skiddo

GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Starly

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Mixed Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Gulpin

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stickyhold

+Atk

43 +9

Spe

Spinarak

BUG POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Swarm

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Meditite

FIGHTING PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pure Power

+Atk

40 +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 Dragonite, Excadrill, 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