Sticky Hold
Ability used by 6 HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon.
Flavor
In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.
Flavor Text
Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
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
Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.
