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

attack

defense

special-attack

special-defense

speed

level-up

malamar

inkay

These boots prevent the effects of traps set on
the battlefield.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder’s HP
is slowly but steadily restored throughout
every battle.

contrary

suction-cups

infiltrator

Malamar

dark

psychic

It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played
a role in certain history-changing events.

shield

Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly
induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer
under Malamar’s control.

sword

It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its
prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are
supremely sharp.

ultra-moon

When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an
endless number of people who utilize Malamar
for their nefarious deeds.

ultra-sun

It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions,
then wraps its tentacles around it before
finishing it off with digestive fluids.

alpha-sapphire

It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers
of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do
whatever it wants.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	86	—		161
Attack	92	2		112
Defense	88	—		108
Sp.Atk	68	—		88
Sp.Def	75	—		95
Speed	73	—		93
Total	482	2	0/510	657

Malamar

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Contrary RestTalk

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