diff --git a/src/battle_script_commands.c b/src/battle_script_commands.c
index 5c0b78240..7f5a4fb48 100644
--- a/src/battle_script_commands.c
+++ b/src/battle_script_commands.c
@@ -7230,7 +7230,7 @@ static u8 ChangeStatBuffs(s8 statValue, u8 statId, u8 flags, const u8 *BS_ptr)
 
     PREPARE_STAT_BUFFER(gBattleTextBuff1, statId)
 
-    if ((statValue << 0x18) < 0) // stat decrease
+    if (statValue <= -1) // Stat decrease.
     {
         if (gSideTimers[GET_BATTLER_SIDE(gActiveBattler)].mistTimer
             && !certain && gCurrentMove != MOVE_CURSE)