Adamant Nature

Raises Attack +10%, lowers Sp. Atk −10%.

Adamant at a Glance

Raises
+10% Attack
Lowers
−10% Sp. Atk
Likes flavor
Spicy
Dislikes flavor
Dry
Opposite Nature
Modest
Matching Mint
Adamant Mint

When to Use Adamant

Adamant is built for physical attackers — every contact and physical move hits harder. The price is a 10% cut to Sp. Atk, so it's a free upgrade for any Pokémon that doesn't rely on that stat.

See who makes the most of the boost: the top Attack Pokémon rankings. And if you'd rather boost Sp. Atk instead, flip to Modest, its exact opposite.

A Nature is only a third of the stat story — pair it with EV training and strong IVs to get the most out of any Pokémon.

Other +Attack Natures

Three more Natures raise Attack, each cutting a different stat: Lonely (−Defense), Brave (−Speed), Naughty (−Sp. Def).

All 25 Natures

Adamant Nature Questions & Answers

What does the Adamant Nature do?
Adamant raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Atk by 10%. HP is never affected by a Nature.
Which Pokémon want a Adamant Nature?
Adamant suits physical attackers: every contact and physical move hits harder, while the Sp. Atk drop only matters if the Pokémon actually relies on Sp. Atk.
What is the opposite of Adamant?
Modest — it raises Sp. Atk and lowers Attack, the exact reverse of Adamant.
What Berry flavor does a Adamant Pokémon like?
Adamant Pokémon like Spicy flavors and dislike Dry ones — a disliked-flavor confusion Berry will confuse them.