Suction Cups (Pokémon Ability)
Effect
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
In-Depth Effect
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.
Pokémon with Suction Cups Stats
| Pokémon with Suction Cups | Number of Pokémon |
|---|---|
| As an Ability | 5 |
| As a Hidden Ability | 0 |
| Total Pokémon | 5 |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Firmly anchors the body. |
| Emerald | Firmly anchors the body. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Firmly anchors the body. |
| Diamond Pearl | Negates moves that force switching out. |
| Platinum | Negates moves that force switching out. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Negates foes’ moves that force switching out. |
| Black White | Negates all moves that force switching out. |
| Black 2 White 2 | Negates all moves that force switching out. |
| X Y | Negates all moves and items that force switching out. |
| Sun Moon | This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out. |
| Sword Shield | This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out. |
Pokémon with Suction Cups as an Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #224 |  | Octillery | Moody(Hidden) | 585 | 75 | 105 | 75 | 105 | 75 | 45 | |
| #345 |  | Lileep | Storm Drain(Hidden) | 396 | 66 | 41 | 77 | 61 | 87 | 23 | |
| #346 |  | Cradily | Storm Drain(Hidden) | 576 | 86 | 81 | 97 | 81 | 107 | 43 | |
| #686 |  | Inkay | Infiltrator(Hidden) | 342 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 37 | 46 | 45 | |
| #687 |  | Malamar | Infiltrator(Hidden) | 574 | 86 | 92 | 88 | 68 | 75 | 73 | |
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |