Jolly or Adamant?

[DownShift]

These two natures seem to be among the most common natures for attackers. But which one is better?

I personally think that Jolly does a better job than Adamant as it can benefit physical sweepers better than Adamant can. Sure Adamant gives a bonus, but aren't sweepers supposed to be fast? The extra speed boost would help get around those that are faster than it. Physical Sweepers tend to have higher attack than speed anywho, so is the Attack bonus from Adamant really needed?

What in your opinion is the better nature out of Jolly and Adamant?

 

[chocobattler]

I would say that it depends. Jolly for some and Adamant for others, and just stick in enough speed EVs so you outspeed just the right stuff

 

[alex]

It depends entirely on the specific pokemon and item it's using. You can't really say one nature is "better" than the other due to the variables involved.

 

[Shen]

Yeah, a jolly Rhyperior doesn't seem the wisest decision, given its speed, while a Jolly Garchomp or Weavile allows for better sweeping or setup

 

[Fishin]

It completely depends on the pokemon.

>_>