diff --git a/data/battle_scripts_1.s b/data/battle_scripts_1.s
index 6324588b25..f1f5995ffb 100644
--- a/data/battle_scripts_1.s
+++ b/data/battle_scripts_1.s
@@ -6051,11 +6051,14 @@ BattleScript_GulpMissileNoDmgGulping:
 	handleformchange BS_TARGET, 0
 	playanimation BS_TARGET, B_ANIM_FORM_CHANGE, NULL
 	waitanimation
-	playstatchangeanimation BS_ATTACKER, BIT_DEF, STAT_CHANGE_CANT_PREVENT | STAT_CHANGE_NEGATIVE
+	swapattackerwithtarget @ to make gStatDownStringIds down below print the right battler
 	setstatchanger STAT_DEF, 1, TRUE
 	statbuffchange STAT_BUFF_NOT_PROTECT_AFFECTED, BattleScript_GulpMissileGorgingTargetDefenseCantGoLower
-	printstring STRINGID_ATTACKERSSTATFELL
+	setgraphicalstatchangevalues
+	playanimation BS_TARGET, B_ANIM_STATS_CHANGE, sB_ANIM_ARG1
+	printfromtable gStatDownStringIds
 	waitmessage B_WAIT_TIME_LONG
+	swapattackerwithtarget @ restore the battlers, just in case
 	return
 BattleScript_GulpMissileNoSecondEffectGulping:
 	handleformchange BS_TARGET, 0