Contrary

is an ability naturally exclusive to Inkay and Malamar, introduced in Generation V. Nine Pokémon have this ability.
==Effect==
In-Game Text 	In-Game Text
Generation V 	Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Generation VI 	Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Generation VII 	Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Effect 	Effect
Stat changes made against or for the Pokémon are inverted.	Stat changes made against or for the Pokémon are inverted.
==Pokémon==
Pokédex 	Pokémon 	Type 	Abilities
#213 	Shuckle 	 	Generation IIISturdyGeneration IVGluttonyGeneration VContrary
#327 	Spinda 	 	Generation IIIOwn TempoGeneration IVTangled FeetGeneration VContrary
#495 	Snivy 	 	Generation VOvergrowContrary
#496 	Servine 	 	Generation VOvergrowContrary
#497 	Serperior 	 	Generation VOvergrowContrary
#686 	Inkay 	 	Generation VIContrarySuction CupsInfiltrator(DW)
#687 	Malamar 	 	Generation VIContrarySuction CupsInfiltrator(DW)
#753 	Fomantis 	 	Generation VIILeaf GuardContrary
#754 	Lurantis 	 	Generation VIILeaf GuardContrary
• Green indicates the ability is known naturally• Yellow indicates the ability is only known through the Dream World	• Green indicates the ability is known naturally• Yellow indicates the ability is only known through the Dream World	• Green indicates the ability is known naturally• Yellow indicates the ability is only known through the Dream World	• Green indicates the ability is known naturally• Yellow indicates the ability is only known through the Dream World
Category:Generation V Abilities
Category:Signature Abilities
Category:Abilities with negative effects