diff --git a/data/battle_scripts_1.s b/data/battle_scripts_1.s
index b8a4a20922ee..a2810db20590 100644
--- a/data/battle_scripts_1.s
+++ b/data/battle_scripts_1.s
@@ -7726,6 +7726,12 @@ BattleScript_IntimidateLoop:
 	jumpiftargetally BattleScript_IntimidateLoopIncrement
 	jumpifabsent BS_TARGET, BattleScript_IntimidateLoopIncrement
 	jumpifstatus2 BS_TARGET, STATUS2_SUBSTITUTE, BattleScript_IntimidateLoopIncrement
+.if B_UPDATED_INTIMIDATE >= GEN_8 @These abilties specifically prevent just intimidate, without blocking stat decreases
+	jumpifability BS_TARGET, ABILITY_INNER_FOCUS, BattleScript_IntimidatePrevented
+	jumpifability BS_TARGET, ABILITY_SCRAPPY, BattleScript_IntimidatePrevented
+	jumpifability BS_TARGET, ABILITY_OWN_TEMPO, BattleScript_IntimidatePrevented
+	jumpifability BS_TARGET, ABILITY_OBLIVIOUS, BattleScript_IntimidatePrevented
+.endif
 	jumpifability BS_TARGET, ABILITY_GUARD_DOG, BattleScript_IntimidateInReverse
 BattleScript_IntimidateEffect:
 	copybyte sBATTLER, gBattlerAttacker
@@ -7750,6 +7756,12 @@ BattleScript_IntimidateEnd:
 	pause B_WAIT_TIME_MED
 	end3
 
+BattleScript_IntimidatePrevented:
+	copybyte sBATTLER, gBattlerTarget
+	call BattleScript_AbilityPopUp
+	printstring STRINGID_PKMNPREVENTSSTATLOSSWITH
+	goto BattleScript_IntimidateEffect_WaitString
+
 BattleScript_IntimidateWontDecrease:
 	printstring STRINGID_STATSWONTDECREASE
 	goto BattleScript_IntimidateEffect_WaitString
diff --git a/src/battle_script_commands.c b/src/battle_script_commands.c
index 84db1e01c5d8..0b0b2eda96bd 100644
--- a/src/battle_script_commands.c
+++ b/src/battle_script_commands.c
@@ -362,7 +362,7 @@ static void TryUpdateRoundTurnOrder(void);
 static bool32 ChangeOrderTargetAfterAttacker(void);
 void ApplyExperienceMultipliers(s32 *expAmount, u8 expGetterMonId, u8 faintedBattler);
 static void RemoveAllTerrains(void);
-static bool8 CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(u16 abilityDef, bool8 isIntimidate);
+static bool8 CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(u16 abilityDef);
 static bool8 CanBurnHitThaw(u16 move);
 static u32 GetNextTarget(u32 moveTarget, bool32 excludeCurrent);
 static void TryUpdateEvolutionTracker(u32 evolutionMethod, u32 upAmount, u16 usedMove);
@@ -11568,8 +11568,7 @@ static u32 ChangeStatBuffs(s8 statValue, u32 statId, u32 flags, const u8 *BS_ptr
             gBattlescriptCurrInstr = BattleScript_ButItFailed;
             return STAT_CHANGE_DIDNT_WORK;
         }
-        else if ((battlerHoldEffect == HOLD_EFFECT_CLEAR_AMULET
-              || CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(battlerAbility, GetBattlerAbility(gBattlerAttacker) == ABILITY_INTIMIDATE))
+        else if ((battlerHoldEffect == HOLD_EFFECT_CLEAR_AMULET || CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(battlerAbility))
               && (!affectsUser || mirrorArmored) && !certain && gCurrentMove != MOVE_CURSE)
         {
             if (flags == STAT_CHANGE_ALLOW_PTR)
@@ -15817,7 +15816,7 @@ static bool8 IsFinalStrikeEffect(u16 move)
     return FALSE;
 }
 
-static bool8 CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(u16 abilityDef, bool8 byIntimidate)
+static bool8 CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(u16 abilityDef)
 {
     switch (abilityDef)
     {
@@ -15825,13 +15824,6 @@ static bool8 CanAbilityPreventStatLoss(u16 abilityDef, bool8 byIntimidate)
     case ABILITY_FULL_METAL_BODY:
     case ABILITY_WHITE_SMOKE:
         return TRUE;
-    case ABILITY_INNER_FOCUS:
-    case ABILITY_SCRAPPY:
-    case ABILITY_OWN_TEMPO:
-    case ABILITY_OBLIVIOUS:
-        if (byIntimidate && (B_UPDATED_INTIMIDATE >= GEN_8))
-            return TRUE;
-        break;
     }
     return FALSE;
 }
diff --git a/test/battle/ability/own_tempo.c b/test/battle/ability/own_tempo.c
index 04697aad32c4..d5a6f58a723c 100644
--- a/test/battle/ability/own_tempo.c
+++ b/test/battle/ability/own_tempo.c
@@ -1,29 +1,24 @@
 #include "global.h"
 #include "test/battle.h"
 
-SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("Own Tempo prevents intimidate")
+SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("Own Tempo prevents Intimidate but no other stat down changes")
 {
-    s16 turnOneHit;
-    s16 turnTwoHit;
-
     GIVEN {
         ASSUME(B_UPDATED_INTIMIDATE >= GEN_8);
-        PLAYER(SPECIES_EKANS) { Ability(ABILITY_SHED_SKIN); };
+        ASSUME(gMovesInfo[MOVE_CONFUSE_RAY].effect == EFFECT_CONFUSE);
         PLAYER(SPECIES_EKANS) { Ability(ABILITY_INTIMIDATE); };
         OPPONENT(SPECIES_SLOWPOKE) { Ability(ABILITY_OWN_TEMPO); };
     } WHEN {
-        TURN { MOVE(opponent, MOVE_TACKLE); }
-        TURN { SWITCH(player, 1); MOVE(opponent, MOVE_TACKLE); }
-
+        TURN { MOVE(player, MOVE_SCARY_FACE); }
     } SCENE {
-        HP_BAR(player, captureDamage: &turnOneHit);
         ABILITY_POPUP(player, ABILITY_INTIMIDATE);
-        NONE_OF { ANIMATION(ANIM_TYPE_GENERAL, B_ANIM_STATS_CHANGE, player); }
         ABILITY_POPUP(opponent, ABILITY_OWN_TEMPO);
         MESSAGE("Foe Slowpoke's Own Tempo prevents stat loss!");
-        HP_BAR(player, captureDamage: &turnTwoHit);
-    } THEN {
-        EXPECT_EQ(turnOneHit, turnTwoHit);
+        ANIMATION(ANIM_TYPE_MOVE, MOVE_SCARY_FACE, player);
+        NONE_OF {
+            ABILITY_POPUP(opponent, ABILITY_OWN_TEMPO);
+            MESSAGE("Foe Slowpoke's Own Tempo prevents stat loss!");
+        }
     }
 }