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Contrary

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Contrary

Stat swing

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.

How to read itThis passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Seen on 4 Pokemon
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