Contrary
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.
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Mega Staraptor
Mega MalamarPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Pokémon with this ability8 Pokémon · 6 of them as a Hidden Ability
FAQ
What does Contrary do?
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.
Which Pokémon have Contrary?
8 Pokémon have it, e.g. Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Inkay, Malamar, Fomantis, Lurantis, Enamorus.
Which types of Pokémon have Contrary?
The most common are Grass (5) / Dark (2) / Psychic (2). The full breakdown of all 8 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Contrary has the highest base stat total?
In order: Enamorus (580), Serperior (528), Malamar (482), Lurantis (480), Servine (413).
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