Best Adamant Nature Pokemon in Ruby & Sapphire (+Attack)

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 Ruby & Sapphire, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Adamant changes their stats

BEST ADAMANT NATURE POKEMON

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Ruby & Sapphire, top picks include Rayquaza, Ho-Oh, Dragonite, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Synchronize is your best bet for Adamant in Ruby & Sapphire. Lead with a Synchronize Pokemon that already has it.

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.

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#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Atk	-SpA	Spe
1	Rayquaza DRAGONFLYING	S	Physical Attacker	Airlock	150+20	150-17	95
2	Ho-Oh FIREFLYING	S	Physical Wallbreaker	Regenerator	130+18	110-13	90
3	Dragonite DRAGONFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Multiscale	134+18	100-12	80
4	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Tank	Technician	130+18	55-8	65
5	Groudon GROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Drought	150+20	100-12	90
6	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	B	Bulky Support	Sand Stream	134+18	95-12	61
7	Gyarados WATERFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
8	Metagross STEELPSYCHIC	B	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	135+18	95-12	70
9	Breloom GRASSFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Poisonheal	130+18	60-8	70
10	Snorlax NORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Immunity	110+16	65-9	30
11	Blaziken FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	120+17	110-13	80
12	Swampert WATERGROUND	B	Physical Tank	Torrent	110+16	85-11	60
13	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	95+14	85-11	70
14	Hariyama FIGHTING	B	Bulky Support	Guts	120+17	40-6	50
15	Regirock ROCK	B	Physical Tank	Clearbody	100+15	50-7	50
16	Machamp FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	65-9	55
17	Slaking NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Truant	160+21	95-12	100
18	Salamence DRAGONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	135+18	110-13	100
19	Arcanine FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	110+16	100-12	95
20	Donphan GROUND	B	Physical Tank	Sturdy	120+17	60-8	50
21	Ninjask BUGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	90+14	50-7	160
22	Sceptile GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	85+13	105-13	120
23	Kingler WATER	B	Physical Tank	Sheerforce	130+18	50-7	75
24	Rhydon GROUNDROCK	B	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	130+18	45-7	40
25	Aggron STEELROCK	B	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	110+16	60-8	50
26	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	120+17	35-6	87
27	Entei FIRE	B	Physical Tank	Pressure	115+16	90-11	100
28	Steelix STEELGROUND	B	Physical Tank	Sheerforce	85+13	55-8	30
29	Metang STEELPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Clearbody	75+12	55-8	50
30	Sandslash GROUND	C	Bulky Support	Sandveil	100+15	45-7	65
31	Machop FIGHTING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Noguard	80+13	35-6	35
32	Snubbull FAIRY	C	Utility	Intimidate	80+13	40-6	30
33	Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Levitate	70+12	70-9	75
34	Azumarill WATERFAIRY	C	Physical Tank	Huge Power	50+10	60-8	50
35	Crawdaunt WATERDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	120+17	90-11	55
36	Mankey FIGHTING	C	Utility	Vitalspirit	80+13	35-6	70
37	Lairon STEELROCK	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Rockhead	90+14	50-7	40
38	Cubone GROUND	C	Utility	Rockhead	50+10	40-6	35
39	Croconaw WATER	C	Physical Tank	Torrent	80+13	59-8	58
40	Marshtomp WATERGROUND	C	Utility	Torrent	85+13	60-8	50
41	Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	85+13	30-5	25
42	Anorith ROCKBUG	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Battlearmor	95+14	40-6	75
43	Exploud NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Soundproof	91+14	91-12	68
44	Delcatty NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Normalize	65+11	55-8	90
45	Marowak GROUND	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	80+13	50-7	45
46	Beldum STEELPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Clearbody	55+10	35-6	30
47	Barboach WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	48+10	46-7	60
48	Makuhita FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Thickfat	60+11	20-4	25
49	Krabby WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	105+15	25-5	50
50	Phanpy GROUND	C	Utility	Pickup	60+11	40-6	40
51	Feraligatr WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	105+15	79-10	78
52	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	100+15	30-5	30
53	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	35+8	55-8	85
54	Armaldo ROCKBUG	C	Physical Tank	Battlearmor	125+17	70-9	45
55	Kabutops ROCKWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	65-9	80
56	Ekans POISON	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	60+11	40-6	55
57	Linoone NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Pickup	70+12	50-7	100
58	Shedinja BUGGHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Wonderguard	90+14	30-5	40
59	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Insomnia	90+14	60-8	40
60	Shelgon DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	95+14	60-8	50
61	Machoke FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Guts	100+15	50-7	45
62	Sandshrew GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	75+12	20-4	40
63	Lileep ROCKGRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Suctioncups	41+9	61-9	23
64	Cradily ROCKGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Suctioncups	81+13	81-11	43
65	Medicham FIGHTINGPSYCHIC	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Pure Power	60+11	60-8	80
66	Arbok POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	65-9	80
67	Banette GHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Insomnia	115+16	83-11	65
68	Pupitar ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Shedskin	84+13	65-9	51
69	Graveler ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Rockhead	95+14	45-7	35
70	Grimer POISON	C	Utility	Stickyhold	80+13	40-6	25
71	Lickitung NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Owntempo	55+10	60-8	30
72	Whiscash WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	78+13	76-10	60
73	Miltank NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Sapsipper	80+13	40-6	100
74	Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Owntempo	65+11	40-6	15
75	Ursaring NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Guts	130+18	75-10	55
76	Sharpedo WATERDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	120+17	95-12	95
77	Sentret NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Frisk	46+9	35-6	20
78	Muk POISON	C	Physical Tank	Stickyhold	105+15	65-9	50
79	Skitty NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Normalize	45+9	35-6	50
80	Wooper WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	45+9	25-5	15
81	Hitmontop FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Intimidate	95+14	35-6	70
82	Lapras WATERICE	C	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	85+13	85-11	60
83	Charmeleon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Blaze	64+11	80-10	80
84	Marill WATERFAIRY	C	Physical Tank	Huge Power	20+7	20-4	40
85	Dratini DRAGON	D	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	64+11	50-7	50
86	Zigzagoon NORMAL	D	Utility	Gluttony	30+8	30-5	60
87	Corphish WATER	D	Bulky Support	Adaptability	80+13	50-7	35
88	Bagon DRAGON	D	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	75+12	40-6	50
89	Spinarak BUGPOISON	D	Utility	Insomnia	60+11	40-6	30
90	Poochyena DARK	D	Physical Tank	Quickfeet	55+10	30-5	35
91	Larvitar ROCKGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	64+11	45-7	41
92	Nidorino POISON	D	Physical Attacker	Hustle	72+12	55-8	65
93	Azurill NORMALFAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Huge Power	20+7	20-4	20
94	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
95	Charmander FIRE	D	Utility	Blaze	52+10	60-8	65
96	Tyrogue FIGHTING	D	Physical Tank	Guts	35+8	35-6	35
97	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Thickfat	50+10	30-5	50
98	Seel WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Icebody	45+9	45-7	45
99	Kabuto ROCKWATER	D	Utility	Swiftswim	80+13	55-8	55
100	Seedot GRASS	D	Bulky Support	Pickpocket	40+9	30-5	30

Rayquaza

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Airlock

+Atk

150 +20

Spe

Ho-Oh

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Regenerator

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Dragonite

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multiscale

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Technician

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Groudon

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Drought

+Atk

150 +20

Spe

Tyranitar

ROCK DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sand Stream

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Metagross

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

Breloom

GRASS FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Poisonheal

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Snorlax

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Immunity

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Blaziken

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Swampert

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Cloyster

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Hariyama

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Guts

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Regirock

ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Machamp

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Slaking

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Truant

+Atk

160 +21

Spe

100

Salamence

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

100

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Donphan

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Ninjask

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

160

Sceptile

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

120

Kingler

WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Rhydon

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Aggron

STEEL ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sturdy

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Hitmonlee

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Entei

FIRE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Pressure

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

100

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Metang

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Sandslash

GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sandveil

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Machop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Noguard

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Snubbull

FAIRY

Role

Utility

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Claydol

GROUND PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Azumarill

WATER FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Crawdaunt

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Mankey

FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Vitalspirit

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Lairon

STEEL ROCK

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Cubone

GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Croconaw

WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Marshtomp

WATER GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Rhyhorn

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Anorith

ROCK BUG

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Battlearmor

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Exploud

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Soundproof

+Atk

91 +14

Spe

Delcatty

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Normalize

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Marowak

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Beldum

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Barboach

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

48 +10

Spe

Makuhita

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Krabby

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Phanpy

GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Pickup

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Feraligatr

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Ledian

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

35 +8

Spe

Armaldo

ROCK BUG

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Battlearmor

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Kabutops

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Ekans

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Linoone

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pickup

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

100

Shedinja

BUG GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Wonderguard

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Ariados

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Insomnia

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Shelgon

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Machoke

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Sandshrew

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Lileep

ROCK GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Suctioncups

+Atk

41 +9

Spe

Cradily

ROCK GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Suctioncups

+Atk

81 +13

Spe

Medicham

FIGHTING PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Pure Power

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Arbok

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Banette

GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Insomnia

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Pupitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

84 +13

Spe

Graveler

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Grimer

POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Stickyhold

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Lickitung

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Owntempo

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Whiscash

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Atk

78 +13

Spe

Miltank

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

100

Slowpoke

WATER PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Owntempo

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Sharpedo

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Sentret

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Frisk

+Atk

46 +9

Spe

Muk

POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Stickyhold

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Skitty

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Normalize

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Wooper

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Hitmontop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Charmeleon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Marill

WATER FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

20 +7

Spe

Dratini

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Zigzagoon

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Gluttony

+Atk

30 +8

Spe

Corphish

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Bagon

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Spinarak

BUG POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Insomnia

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Poochyena

DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Quickfeet

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Larvitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Nidorino

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hustle

+Atk

72 +12

Spe

Azurill

NORMAL FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

20 +7

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

55 +10

Spe

Charmander

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Blaze

+Atk

52 +10

Spe

Tyrogue

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

35 +8

Spe

Swinub

ICE GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Seel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Icebody

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Kabuto

ROCK WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Seedot

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pickpocket

+Atk

40 +9

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 Rayquaza, Ho-Oh, Dragonite, 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.