Suction Cups

Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.

Flavor text

This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.

Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.

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

As Hidden Ability

Introduced

Generation 3

Games with pages

Pokémon

5 Pokémon, including forms, can have Suction Cups.

Octillery

#0224 • Slot 1

Lileep

#0345 • Slot 1

Cradily

#0346 • Slot 1

Inkay

#0686 • Slot 2

Malamar

#0687 • Slot 2

How each game describes Suction Cups, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

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

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Negates all moves and items that force switching out.

X and Y

Negates all moves and items that force switching out.

Black and White

Negates all moves that force switching out.

FireRed and LeafGreen

Firmly anchors the body.