Meta Rate My Team PokéBase - Pokémon Q&A Login Register All Activity Questions Unanswered Tags Users Ask a Question Rules Chat Does Contrary reverse positive stat changes too? 0 votes 114 views If a Pokemon with Contrary gets a positive stat boost from a move that normally lowers them, does that mean if it used a stat-boosting move, its stats would be lowered? contrary asked Nov 12, 2016 by KipKip Please log in or register to add a comment. Please log in or register to answer this question. 1 Answer 0 votes Best answer Yes, it does reverse positive stat boosts. If a Contrary Shuckle uses Shell Smash, its Defence and Sp. Defence will be boosted and its Attack, Sp. Attack, and Speed will be lowered. Source: This video at 6:10. answered Nov 12, 2016 by Toucanadian selected Nov 12, 2016 by KipKip Please log in or register to add a comment. Related questions Does Contrary affect stat changes given? If the opponent has negative stat changes, and I use Psych Up with Contrary, will I get positive changes instead? Does Contrary work this way? Does Contrary work for items? Does Contrary change the effects of items and Natures? does ability contrary also gives opposite effect to the opponent? Does Contrary change back to overgrow when a snivy evolves? What EXACTLY does Contrary do? Useful Meta Posts How to change your username How to add a user avatar Why was my post hidden? The points system Question etiquette Flags vs Downvotes Anime FAQ