Sticky Hold
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Sticky Hold
Pokémon ability
Pokémon
10
As Hidden Ability
2
Introduced
Generation 3
Games with pages
8
Flavor
Flavor Text
Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Short Effect
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Effect
This Pokémon's hold item cannot be removed by other Pokémon. Damaging moves that would remove this Pokémon's item can still inflict damage against this Pokémon, e.g. Knock Off or Pluck. This Pokémon can still use moves that involve the loss of its own item, e.g. Fling or Trick. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the encounter rate while fishing is increased.
Pokémon
Scarlet and Violet
The Pokémon's held items cling to its sticky body and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sword and Shield
Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
X and Y
Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
Black and White
Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
FireRed and LeafGreen
Prevents item theft.
