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. |
| Generation VI | |
| Generation VII | |
| Generation VIII | |
| 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 | |
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![]() | Mega Staraptor | Contrary | — | — | |
![]() | Inkay | Contrary | Suction Cups | Infiltrator | |
![]() | Malamar | Contrary | Suction Cups | Infiltrator | |
| Shuckle | Sturdy | Gluttony | Contrary | ||
![]() | Spinda | Own Tempo | Tangled Feet | Contrary | |
![]() | Snivy | Overgrow | — | Contrary | |
![]() | Servine | Overgrow | — | Contrary | |
![]() | Serperior | Overgrow | — | Contrary | |
![]() | Fomantis | Leaf Guard | — | Contrary | |
![]() | Lurantis | Leaf Guard | — | Contrary | |
![]() | Enamorus | Healer | Cute Charm | Contrary | |
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