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 |
| Korean | 심술꾸러기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 唱反调 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 唱反調 |
Pokémon with Contrary
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inkay | Suction Cups | Infiltrator |
| Malamar | Suction Cups | Infiltrator |
Contrary as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Shuckle |
Sturdy Gluttony |
| Spinda |
Own Tempo Tangled Feet |
| Snivy |
Overgrow |
| Servine |
Overgrow |
| Serperior |
Overgrow |
| Fomantis |
Leaf Guard |
| Lurantis |
Leaf Guard |
| Enamorus Incarnate Forme |
Cute Charm |