Whenever this Pokémon's stats would be raised, they are instead lowered by the same amount, and vice versa.

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.

Contrary

This Pokémon's moves ignore light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

The Pokémon's moves are unaffected by the target's barriers, substitutes, and the like.

Infiltrator

This Pokémon cannot be forced out of battle by moves such as whirlwind.

dragon tail and circle throw still inflict damage against this Pokémon.

Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the success rate while fishing is increased.

The Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot. This protects it from moves and items that would force it to switch out.

Suction Cups

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malamar

inkay

contrary

suction-cups

infiltrator

Inkay

attack

defense

special-attack

special-defense

speed

dark

psychic

By exposing foes to the blinking of its
luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them,
and then it seizes the chance to flee.

shield

It spins while making its luminescent spots flash.
These spots allow it to communicate with others
by using different patterns of light.

sword

When exchanging information with others of its
kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its
body in a complex rhythm.

ultra-moon

It draws prey near with its blinking lights and
then wraps them up in its long tentacles and
holds them in place.

ultra-sun

It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body,
which drains its opponent’s will to fight.
It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.

alpha-sapphire

Opponents who stare at the flashing of the
light-emitting spots on its body become
dazed and lose their will to fight.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	53	—		128
Attack	54	1		74
Defense	53	—		73
Sp.Atk	37	—		57
Sp.Def	46	—		66
Speed	45	—		65
Total	288	1	0/510	463

Inkay

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