Best Adamant Nature Pokemon in Sun & Moon (+Attack)

Adamant pushes Attack up 10% and drops Sp. Attack by the same amount. Over in Sun & Moon, top picks include Incineroar, Dragonite, Arceus, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Mega Evolution recalculates base stats, but Adamant's 10% Attack multiplier still applies after transforming.

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	Incineroar FIREDARK	S	Physical Tank	Intimidate	115+16	80-10	60
2	Dragonite DRAGONFLYING	S	Physical Attacker	Multiscale	134+18	100-12	80
3	Arceus NORMAL	S	Physical Tank	Multitype	120+17	120-14	120
4	Excadrill GROUNDSTEEL	S	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	135+18	50-7	88
5	Ho-Oh FIREFLYING	S	Physical Tank	Regenerator	130+18	110-13	90
6	Zekrom DRAGONELECTRIC	S	Physical Attacker	Teravolt	150+20	120-14	90
7	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	A	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	134+18	95-12	61
8	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	130+18	55-8	65
9	Metagross STEELPSYCHIC	A	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	135+18	95-12	70
10	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	125+17	60-8	81
11	Aegislash STEELGHOST	A	Physical Tank	Stancechange	50+10	50-7	60
12	Snorlax NORMAL	A	Bulky Support	Immunity	110+16	65-9	30
13	Hitmontop FIGHTING	A	Physical Tank	Technician	95+14	35-6	70
14	Conkeldurr FIGHTING	A	Physical Attacker	Guts	140+19	55-8	45
15	Rhydon GROUNDROCK	A	Bulky Support	Lightningrod	130+18	45-7	40
16	Bisharp DARKSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Defiant	125+17	60-8	70
17	Tsareena GRASS	A	Physical Tank	Queenlymajesty	120+17	50-7	72
18	Rhyperior GROUNDROCK	A	Physical Attacker	Solidrock	140+19	55-8	40
19	Groudon GROUND	A	Physical Tank	Drought	150+20	100-12	90
20	Zygarde DRAGONGROUND	A	Physical Wallbreaker	Aurabreak	100+15	81-11	95
21	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Tank	Intimidate	110+16	100-12	95
22	Entei FIRE	A	Utility	Innerfocus	115+16	90-11	100
23	Talonflame FIREFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Galewings	81+13	74-10	126
24	Mimikyu GHOSTFAIRY	A	Physical Attacker	Disguise	90+14	50-7	96
25	Regirock ROCK	A	Physical Tank	Clearbody	100+15	50-7	50
26	Dusknoir GHOST	B	Physical Tank	Frisk	100+15	65-9	45
27	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	110+16	60-8	95
28	Breloom GRASSFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Poisonheal	130+18	60-8	70
29	Swampert WATERGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Torrent	110+16	85-11	60
30	Crawdaunt WATERDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	120+17	90-11	55
31	Mamoswine ICEGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	130+18	70-9	80
32	Shellder WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	65+11	45-7	40
33	Slurpuff FAIRY	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	80+13	85-11	72
34	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	110+16	115-14	90
35	Scrafty DARKFIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Intimidate	90+14	45-7	58
36	Muk POISON	B	Physical Tank	Stickyhold	105+15	65-9	50
37	Golurk GROUNDGHOST	B	Physical Wallbreaker	Noguard	124+17	55-8	55
38	Hawlucha FIGHTINGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	92+14	74-10	118
39	Hariyama FIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Guts	120+17	40-6	50
40	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	120+17	35-6	87
41	Araquanid WATERBUG	B	Physical Attacker	Waterbubble	70+12	50-7	42
42	Azumarill WATERFAIRY	B	Physical Tank	Huge Power	50+10	60-8	50
43	Malamar DARKPSYCHIC	B	Physical Tank	Contrary	92+14	68-9	73
44	Decidueye GRASSGHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Longreach	107+15	100-12	70
45	Buzzwole BUGFIGHTING	B	Bulky Support	Beastboost	139+19	53-8	79
46	Salamence DRAGONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	135+18	110-13	100
47	Cranidos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sheerforce	125+17	30-5	58
48	Tapu Bulu GRASSFAIRY	B	Physical Tank	Grassy Surge	130+18	85-11	75
49	Blaziken FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	120+17	110-13	80
50	Eelektross ELECTRIC	B	Physical Tank	Levitate	115+16	105-13	50
51	Feraligatr WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	105+15	79-10	78
52	Torterra GRASSGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	109+16	75-10	56
53	Haxorus DRAGON	B	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	147+19	60-8	97
54	Hitmonchan FIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Ironfist	105+15	35-6	76
55	Scolipede BUGPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	100+15	55-8	112
56	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Utility	Sharpness	125+17	65-9	80
57	Pheromosa BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Beastboost	137+18	137-16	151
58	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	95+14	85-11	70
59	Lapras WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	85+13	85-11	60
60	Golisopod BUGWATER	B	Physical Tank	Emergencyexit	125+17	60-8	40
61	Cacturne GRASSDARK	B	Physical Tank	Waterabsorb	115+16	115-14	55
62	Beartic ICE	B	Physical Attacker	Slushrush	130+18	70-9	50
63	Emboar FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Blaze	123+17	100-12	65
64	Braviary NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Defiant	123+17	57-8	80
65	Crabominable FIGHTINGICE	B	Physical Wallbreaker	Ironfist	132+18	62-9	43
66	Electivire ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Motordrive	123+17	95-12	95
67	Slaking NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Truant	160+21	95-12	100
68	Abomasnow GRASSICE	B	Physical Tank	Snow Warning	92+14	92-12	60
69	Genesect BUGSTEEL	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Download	120+17	120-14	99
70	Regigigas NORMAL	B	Physical Tank	Slowstart	160+21	80-10	100
71	Klinklang STEEL	C	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	100+15	70-9	90
72	Bouffalant NORMAL	C	Physical Wallbreaker	Reckless	110+16	40-6	55
73	Gurdurr FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Guts	105+15	40-6	40
74	Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC	C	Physical Tank	Levitate	70+12	70-9	75
75	Pawniard DARKSTEEL	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	85+13	40-6	60
76	Corphish WATER	C	Utility	Adaptability	80+13	50-7	35
77	Minior ROCKFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Shieldsdown	60+11	60-8	60
78	Axew DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	87+13	30-5	57
79	Barbaracle ROCKWATER	C	Physical Tank	Sniper	105+15	54-8	68
80	Munchlax NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	85+13	40-6	5
81	Trevenant GHOSTGRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Harvest	110+16	65-9	56
82	Buizel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	65+11	60-8	85
83	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	45+9	40-6	90
84	Riolu FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	70+12	35-6	60
85	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Waterabsorb	95+14	70-9	70
86	Bagon DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	75+12	40-6	50
87	Komala NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Comatose	115+16	75-10	65
88	Azurill NORMALFAIRY	C	Utility	Huge Power	20+7	20-4	20
89	Kabutops ROCKWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	65-9	80
90	Croagunk POISONFIGHTING	C	Utility	Dryskin	61+11	61-9	50
91	Dratini DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	64+11	50-7	50
92	Machamp FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	130+18	65-9	55
93	Shiftry GRASSDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Windrider	100+15	90-11	80
94	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Physical Tank	Sniper	90+14	60-8	40
95	Timburr FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Ironfist	80+13	25-5	35
96	Luxray ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	120+17	95-12	70
97	Granbull FAIRY	C	Physical Tank	Intimidate	120+17	60-8	45
98	Diggersby NORMALGROUND	C	Physical Tank	Huge Power	56+10	50-7	78
99	Turtwig GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	68+12	45-7	31
100	Banette GHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Cursedbody	115+16	83-11	65

Incineroar

FIRE DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Dragonite

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multiscale

+Atk

134 +18

Spe

Arceus

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Multitype

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

120

Excadrill

GROUND STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

Ho-Oh

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Regenerator

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Zekrom

DRAGON ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Teravolt

+Atk

150 +20

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

Snorlax

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Immunity

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Hitmontop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Technician

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Conkeldurr

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Rhydon

GROUND ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Lightningrod

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Bisharp

DARK STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Tsareena

GRASS

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Queenlymajesty

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Rhyperior

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Solidrock

+Atk

140 +19

Spe

Groudon

GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Drought

+Atk

150 +20

Spe

Zygarde

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Aurabreak

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Entei

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Innerfocus

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

100

Talonflame

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Galewings

+Atk

81 +13

Spe

126

Mimikyu

GHOST FAIRY

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Disguise

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Regirock

ROCK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Dusknoir

GHOST

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Frisk

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Breloom

GRASS FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Poisonheal

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Swampert

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Crawdaunt

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Mamoswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Shellder

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

65 +11

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

Muk

POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Stickyhold

+Atk

105 +15

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

Hariyama

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Guts

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Hitmonlee

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Araquanid

WATER BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterbubble

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Azumarill

WATER FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

50 +10

Spe

Malamar

DARK PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Contrary

+Atk

92 +14

Spe

Decidueye

GRASS GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Longreach

+Atk

107 +15

Spe

Buzzwole

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Beastboost

+Atk

139 +19

Spe

Salamence

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

135 +18

Spe

100

Cranidos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Tapu Bulu

GRASS FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Grassy Surge

+Atk

130 +18

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

Feraligatr

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Torterra

GRASS GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

109 +16

Spe

Haxorus

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

147 +19

Spe

Hitmonchan

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Ironfist

+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

Pheromosa

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Beastboost

+Atk

137 +18

Spe

151

Cloyster

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Golisopod

BUG WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Emergencyexit

+Atk

125 +17

Spe

Cacturne

GRASS DARK

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Beartic

ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Slushrush

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Emboar

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Blaze

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Braviary

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Crabominable

FIGHTING ICE

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

132 +18

Spe

Electivire

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Motordrive

+Atk

123 +17

Spe

Slaking

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Truant

+Atk

160 +21

Spe

100

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

Regigigas

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Slowstart

+Atk

160 +21

Spe

100

Klinklang

STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Clearbody

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Bouffalant

NORMAL

Role

Physical Wallbreaker

Ability

Reckless

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Gurdurr

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Guts

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Claydol

GROUND PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Levitate

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Pawniard

DARK STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Corphish

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Adaptability

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Minior

ROCK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shieldsdown

+Atk

60 +11

Spe

Axew

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Atk

87 +13

Spe

Barbaracle

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

105 +15

Spe

Munchlax

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+Atk

85 +13

Spe

Trevenant

GHOST GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Harvest

+Atk

110 +16

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

65 +11

Spe

Meowth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Atk

45 +9

Spe

Riolu

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Atk

70 +12

Spe

Poliwrath

WATER FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Atk

95 +14

Spe

Bagon

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Atk

75 +12

Spe

Komala

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Comatose

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Azurill

NORMAL FAIRY

Role

Utility

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

20 +7

Spe

Kabutops

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Atk

115 +16

Spe

Croagunk

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Dryskin

+Atk

61 +11

Spe

Dratini

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Atk

64 +11

Spe

Machamp

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

130 +18

Spe

Shiftry

GRASS DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Windrider

+Atk

100 +15

Spe

Ariados

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Sniper

+Atk

90 +14

Spe

Timburr

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Ironfist

+Atk

80 +13

Spe

Luxray

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Granbull

FAIRY

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Intimidate

+Atk

120 +17

Spe

Diggersby

NORMAL GROUND

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Huge Power

+Atk

56 +10

Spe

Turtwig

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Atk

68 +12

Spe

Banette

GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Cursedbody

+Atk

115 +16

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 Incineroar, Dragonite, Arceus, and Excadrill. 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