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 Winds & Waves, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
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 Winds & Waves, top picks include Dusknoir, Kingler, Overqwil, and more. If your Pokemon doesn't run special moves, there's no real downside. Adamant's 10% Attack boost carries into the latest generation. Check the table above for current top picks.
Adamant raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Physical Sweepers and physical Wallbreakers that only use physical moves. 14 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Atk | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dusknoir GHOST | B | Physical Tank | Pressure | 100+15 | 65-9 | 45 |
| 2 |  Kingler WATER | B | Physical Tank | Sheerforce | 130+18 | 50-7 | 75 |
| 3 |  Overqwil DARKPOISON | B | Physical Attacker | Swiftswim | 115+16 | 65-9 | 85 |
| 4 |  Lokix BUGDARK | C | Physical Attacker | Tintedlens | 102+15 | 52-8 | 92 |
| 5 |  Krabby WATER | C | Physical Attacker | Shellarmor | 105+15 | 25-5 | 50 |
| 6 |  Ledian BUG | C | Physical Attacker | Ironfist | 35+8 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 7 |  Seismitoad WATERGROUND | C | Physical Tank | Waterabsorb | 95+14 | 85-11 | 74 |
| 8 |  Centiskorch FIREBUG | C | Physical Tank | Flashfire | 115+16 | 90-11 | 65 |
| 9 |  Qwilfish WATERPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Swiftswim | 95+14 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 10 |  Oddish GRASSPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 11 |  Carnivine GRASS | C | Physical Wallbreaker | Levitate | 100+15 | 90-11 | 46 |
| 12 |  Sizzlipede FIREBUG | D | Physical Attacker | Flashfire | 65+11 | 50-7 | 45 |
| 13 |  Pichu ELECTRIC | D | Physical Attacker | Lightningrod | 40+9 | 35-6 | 60 |
| 14 |  Ledyba BUG | D | Physical Attacker | Swarm | 20+7 | 40-6 | 55 |
Dusknoir
GHOST
Role
Physical TankAbility
Pressure+Atk
100 +15Spe
45Kingler
WATER
Role
Physical TankAbility
Sheerforce+Atk
130 +18Spe
75Overqwil
DARK POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+Atk
115 +16Spe
85Lokix
BUG DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+Atk
102 +15Spe
92Krabby
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shellarmor+Atk
105 +15Spe
50Ledian
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Ironfist+Atk
35 +8Spe
85Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
Role
Physical TankAbility
Waterabsorb+Atk
95 +14Spe
74Centiskorch
FIRE BUG
Role
Physical TankAbility
Flashfire+Atk
115 +16Spe
65Qwilfish
WATER POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+Atk
95 +14Spe
85Oddish
GRASS POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
50 +10Spe
30Carnivine
GRASS
Role
Physical WallbreakerAbility
Levitate+Atk
100 +15Spe
46Sizzlipede
FIRE BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Atk
65 +11Spe
45Pichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Atk
40 +9Spe
60Ledyba
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swarm+Atk
20 +7Spe
55ADAMANT 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 Dusknoir, Kingler, Overqwil, and Lokix. 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.