Suction Cups
Pokémon Champions
This Pokémon cannot be forced to switch out by another Pokémon's attack or item.
- Who has it
- 5 Pokémon
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
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.
“The Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot. This protects it from moves and items that would force it to switch out.”
In-game text, The Indigo Disk
Changes over time
How Suction Cups changed from game to game, newest first.
- Gen III · Emerald
… still inflict damage against this Pokémon. added: Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the success rate while fishing is increased.
Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, and PokéAPI’s notes on the changes they don’t show. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.
Good to know
- Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.
- Can't be forced to switch out by Roar, Whirlwind, Dragon Tail or Circle Throw.
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