Contrary (ability)

Effect

Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.

Game descriptions

Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2		 Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
X​/​Y
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire		 Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon		 Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl		 Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Scarlet​/​Violet Reverses any stat changes affecting the Pokémon so that attempts to boost its stats instead lower them— and attempts to lower its stats will boost them.

Other languages

English Contrary
Japanese あまのじゃく (Ama no Jaku)
German Umkehrung
French Contestation
Italian Inversione
Spanish Respondón

Pokémon with Contrary

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Name
2nd ability
Hidden ability
Inkay0686 Inkay Suction Cups Infiltrator
Malamar0687 Malamar Suction Cups Infiltrator

Contrary as a hidden ability

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Name
Other abilities
Shuckle0213 Shuckle Sturdy
Gluttony
Spinda0327 Spinda Own Tempo
Tangled Feet
Snivy0495 Snivy Overgrow
Servine0496 Servine Overgrow
Serperior0497 Serperior Overgrow
Fomantis0753 Fomantis Leaf Guard
Lurantis0754 Lurantis Leaf Guard
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme)0905 Enamorus
Incarnate Forme		 Cute Charm