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Contrary(JP) is a Pokémon ability introduced in the fifth generation.

Description[]

In battle, the ability holder inverts all the stats changes it receives. If an effect would lower a stat, this Pokémon would increase that stat. If an effect would increase a stat, the stat is decreased. Self-inflicted changes are inverted as well. Status effects like burn are not affected by Contrary. Stat changes carried by Baton Pass remain the same.

Stat boosts from Z-Moves are not inverted by Contrary, with the exception of Extreme Evoboost, which inverts those stat changes. Mist and stat protecting effects take into account the inversion before blocking a stat change. Pokémon with Mold Breaker ignore the inversion when using a move on an opponent with Contrary.

Pokémon with the Ability[]

Inkay Malamar
PKMN686 PKMN687

As a Hidden Ability[]

Shuckle Spinda Snivy Servine Serperior
PKMN213 PKMN327 PKMN495 PKMN496 PKMN497
Fomantis Lurantis
PKMN753 PKMN754
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