Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Scarlet & Violet, top picks include Incineroar, Ting-Lu, Dragonite, 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.
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#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Atk-SpASpe
1
Incineroar
Incineroar
FIREDARK
SPhysical TankIntimidate
115+16
80-10
60
2
Ting-Lu
Ting-Lu
DARKGROUND
SPhysical TankVesselofruin
110+16
55-8
45
3
Dragonite
Dragonite
DRAGONFLYING
SPhysical AttackerMultiscale
134+18
100-12
80
4SBulky SupportGrassy Surge
125+17
60-8
85
5
Chien-Pao
Chien-Pao
DARKICE
SPhysical AttackerSwordofruin
120+17
90-11
135
6
Sneasler
Sneasler
FIGHTINGPOISON
SPhysical AttackerUnburden
130+18
40-6
120
7
Arceus
Arceus
NORMAL
SPhysical TankMultitype
120+17
120-14
120
8
Excadrill
Excadrill
GROUNDSTEEL
SPhysical AttackerSandrush
135+18
50-7
88
9
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIREFLYING
SPhysical TankRegenerator
130+18
110-13
90
10
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
ROCKDARK
APhysical AttackerSand Stream
134+18
95-12
61
11
Scizor
Scizor
BUGSTEEL
APhysical AttackerTechnician
130+18
55-8
65
12
Metagross
Metagross
STEELPSYCHIC
APhysical AttackerClearbody
135+18
95-12
70
13
Gyarados
Gyarados
WATERFLYING
APhysical AttackerIntimidate
125+17
60-8
81
14
Snorlax
Snorlax
NORMAL
ABulky SupportImmunity
110+16
65-9
30
15
Basculegion
Basculegion
WATERGHOST
APhysical Revenge KillerAdaptability
112+16
80-10
78
16
Lokix
Lokix
BUGDARK
APhysical AttackerTintedlens
102+15
52-8
92
17
Kingambit
Kingambit
DARKSTEEL
APhysical TankSupremeoverlord
135+18
60-8
50
18
Hitmontop
Hitmontop
FIGHTING
APhysical TankTechnician
95+14
35-6
70
19
Ursaluna
Ursaluna
GROUNDNORMAL
APhysical AttackerGuts
140+19
45-7
50
20
Conkeldurr
Conkeldurr
FIGHTING
APhysical AttackerGuts
140+19
55-8
45
21
Rhydon
Rhydon
GROUNDROCK
ABulky SupportLightningrod
130+18
45-7
40
22
Urshifu
Urshifu
FIGHTINGDARK
APhysical AttackerUnseenfist
130+18
63-9
97
23
Bisharp
Bisharp
DARKSTEEL
APhysical AttackerDefiant
125+17
60-8
70
24APhysical TankQueenlymajesty
120+17
50-7
72
25
Iron Hands
Iron Hands
FIGHTINGELECTRIC
APhysical TankQuarkdrive
140+19
50-7
50
26
Rhyperior
Rhyperior
GROUNDROCK
APhysical AttackerSolidrock
140+19
55-8
40
27
Groudon
Groudon
GROUND
APhysical TankDrought
150+20
100-12
90
28APhysical TankIntimidate
110+16
100-12
95
29
Dragapult
Dragapult
DRAGONGHOST
APhysical AttackerClearbody
120+17
100-12
142
30
Entei
Entei
FIRE
AUtilityInnerfocus
115+16
90-11
100
31
Dondozo
Dondozo
WATER
APhysical TankUnaware
100+15
65-9
35
32
Talonflame
Talonflame
FIREFLYING
APhysical AttackerGalewings
81+13
74-10
126
33
Annihilape
Annihilape
FIGHTINGGHOST
APhysical TankDefiant
115+16
50-7
90
34
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
GHOSTFAIRY
APhysical AttackerDisguise
90+14
50-7
96
35APhysical TankClearbody
100+15
50-7
50
Incineroar
Incineroar
FIRE DARK
S
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Intimidate
+Atk
115 +16
Spe
60
Ting-Lu
Ting-Lu
DARK GROUND
S
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Vesselofruin
+Atk
110 +16
Spe
45
Dragonite
Dragonite
DRAGON FLYING
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Multiscale
+Atk
134 +18
Spe
80
Rillaboom
Rillaboom
GRASS
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Grassy Surge
+Atk
125 +17
Spe
85
Chien-Pao
Chien-Pao
DARK ICE
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Swordofruin
+Atk
120 +17
Spe
135
Sneasler
Sneasler
FIGHTING POISON
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Unburden
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
120
Arceus
Arceus
NORMAL
S
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Multitype
+Atk
120 +17
Spe
120
Excadrill
Excadrill
GROUND STEEL
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Sandrush
+Atk
135 +18
Spe
88
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIRE FLYING
S
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Regenerator
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
90
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
ROCK DARK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Sand Stream
+Atk
134 +18
Spe
61
Scizor
Scizor
BUG STEEL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Technician
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
65
Metagross
Metagross
STEEL PSYCHIC
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Clearbody
+Atk
135 +18
Spe
70
Gyarados
Gyarados
WATER FLYING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Intimidate
+Atk
125 +17
Spe
81
Snorlax
Snorlax
NORMAL
A
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Immunity
+Atk
110 +16
Spe
30
Basculegion
Basculegion
WATER GHOST
A
Role
Physical Revenge Killer
Ability
Adaptability
+Atk
112 +16
Spe
78
Lokix
Lokix
BUG DARK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Tintedlens
+Atk
102 +15
Spe
92
Kingambit
Kingambit
DARK STEEL
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Supremeoverlord
+Atk
135 +18
Spe
50
Hitmontop
Hitmontop
FIGHTING
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Technician
+Atk
95 +14
Spe
70
Ursaluna
Ursaluna
GROUND NORMAL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Guts
+Atk
140 +19
Spe
50
Conkeldurr
Conkeldurr
FIGHTING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Guts
+Atk
140 +19
Spe
45
Rhydon
Rhydon
GROUND ROCK
A
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Lightningrod
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
40
Urshifu
Urshifu
FIGHTING DARK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Unseenfist
+Atk
130 +18
Spe
97
Bisharp
Bisharp
DARK STEEL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Defiant
+Atk
125 +17
Spe
70
Tsareena
Tsareena
GRASS
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Queenlymajesty
+Atk
120 +17
Spe
72
Iron Hands
Iron Hands
FIGHTING ELECTRIC
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Quarkdrive
+Atk
140 +19
Spe
50
Rhyperior
Rhyperior
GROUND ROCK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Solidrock
+Atk
140 +19
Spe
40
Groudon
Groudon
GROUND
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Drought
+Atk
150 +20
Spe
90
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Intimidate
+Atk
110 +16
Spe
95
Dragapult
Dragapult
DRAGON GHOST
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Clearbody
+Atk
120 +17
Spe
142
Entei
Entei
FIRE
A
Role
Utility
Ability
Innerfocus
+Atk
115 +16
Spe
100
Dondozo
Dondozo
WATER
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Unaware
+Atk
100 +15
Spe
35
Talonflame
Talonflame
FIRE FLYING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Galewings
+Atk
81 +13
Spe
126
Annihilape
Annihilape
FIGHTING GHOST
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Defiant
+Atk
115 +16
Spe
90
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
GHOST FAIRY
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Disguise
+Atk
90 +14
Spe
96
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Clearbody
+Atk
100 +15
Spe
50
+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+)
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 Incineroar, Ting-Lu, Dragonite, and Rillaboom. 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.