Ability profile
Contrary Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
11
Effect
Whenever this Pokémon's stats would be raised, they are instead lowered by the same amount, and vice versa.
Flavor text
Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Quick summary
Contrary is a main-series ability from Generation V. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation V
Contrary first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Contrary is used in main-series battles and links to 11 species profiles below.
11 Pokémon can have Contrary in the official dataset.
Fan favorite hub
See which fan favorites share this ability
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