Ability profile
Sticky Hold Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
10
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.
Flavor text
Prevents item theft.
Quick summary
Sticky Hold is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Sticky Hold first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Sticky Hold is used in main-series battles and links to 10 species profiles below.
10 Pokémon can have Sticky Hold in the official dataset.
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