Does white herb restore the stats lost by the ability Defeatist?

Question

My Archeops has this ability and its annoying like hell...

Answer 1

No, it only affects stat changes like growl but not abilities that automatically reduce stats like defeatist and slow start.

Comments

Gahhhh, what an ability, i should have took Carracosta D:

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Sitrus Berry and the confusion berries seem to be the only option, though other healing items can break it if it is only slightly below half.