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because this game was made by a dribbling retard, he set a 'cap' for the amount of times contrary can raise stats that is individual even from just regular statboosting moves
i'm guessing he specifically did it for this battle, otherwise malamar would be running around at +2 defenses, speed, +3 attack, etc.
i genuinely hop the modder dips his balls in some hot wax