Ability profile
Suction Cups Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
5
Effect
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.
Flavor text
Firmly anchors the body.
Quick summary
Suction Cups 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
Suction Cups first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Suction Cups is used in main-series battles and links to 5 species profiles below.
5 Pokémon can have Suction Cups in the official dataset.
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