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Contrary

Effect

Reverses any stat changes.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon with this ability

Check availability to find Pokémon you can add to your team. Forms are listed separately.

Regular ability (2)

Pokémon with Contrary as regular ability
PokémonTypeAbilityAvailability
DarkPsychicRegular abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DarkPsychicRegular abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Hidden ability (12)

Pokémon with Contrary as hidden ability
PokémonTypeAbilityAvailability
BugRockHidden abilityWhere to get it
FightingHidden abilityWhere to get it
NormalFightingHidden abilityWhere to get it
NormalHidden abilityWhere to get it
FightingFlyingHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassHidden abilityWhere to get it
FairyFlyingHidden abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Enamorus’s standard form.
Enamorus (Therian Forme)
FairyFlyingHidden abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.

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