Contrary (あまのじゃく, Contrary?) is an Ability naturally exclusive to Inkay and Malamar, introduced in Generation V. Nine Pokémon have this ability.
Effect
| Generations | Description |
|---|---|
| Generation V | Makes stat changes have an opposite effect. |
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| Generation IX | 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. |
Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mega Staraptor |  Fighting /  Flying | Contrary | — | — |
 | Inkay |  Dark /  Psychic | Contrary | Suction Cups | Infiltrator |
 | Malamar | Dark / Psychic | Contrary | Suction Cups | Infiltrator |
 | Shuckle |  Bug /  Rock | Sturdy | Gluttony | Contrary |
 | Spinda |  Normal | Own Tempo | Tangled Feet | Contrary |
 | Snivy |  Grass | Overgrow | — | Contrary |
 | Servine | Grass | Overgrow | — | Contrary |
 | Serperior | Grass | Overgrow | — | Contrary |
 | Fomantis | Grass | Leaf Guard | — | Contrary |
 | Lurantis | Grass | Leaf Guard | — | Contrary |
 | Enamorus |  Fairy / Flying | Healer | Cute Charm | Contrary |
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