Ability · Generation III · Ability No. 21

Suction Cups

Spanish name: Ventosas

Effect

The Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot. This protects it from moves and items that would force it to switch out.

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.

Changes by generation

How this ability worked in older games:

  • Before Emerald: This Pokémon cannot be forced out of battle by moves such as Whirlwind. Dragon Tail and Circle Throw still inflict damage against this Pokémon.

Pokémon with Suction Cups as a regular ability

Pokémon with Suction Cups as a hidden ability

No Pokémon have this ability as a hidden ability.

Related abilities

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