Contrary
Effect in Pokémon Champions
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.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Mega Staraptor585
Mega Malamar582
Enamorus580
Serperior528- Malamar482
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Staraptor100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Staraptor100%Serperior97.3%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability10 Pokémon · 6 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0398Mega Staraptor
#0495SnivyHidden
#0496ServineHidden#0497SerperiorHidden
#0686Inkay#0687Malamar#0687Mega Malamar
#0753FomantisHidden
#0754LurantisHidden#0905EnamorusHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
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?
10 Pokémon have it, e.g. Mega Staraptor, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Inkay, Malamar, Mega Malamar, Fomantis.
Which types of Pokémon have Contrary?
The most common are Grass (5) / Dark (3) / Psychic (3). The full breakdown of all 10 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Contrary has the highest base stat total?
In order: Mega Staraptor (585), Mega Malamar (582), Enamorus (580), Serperior (528), Malamar (482).