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Suction Cups

Suction Cups prevents opponents forcing the ability-bearer to switch out or flee via the moves Roar, Whirlwind, Circle Throw, or Dragon Tail, or the item Red Card.

Game descriptions

  • Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald:Firmly anchors the body.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum:Negates moves that force switching out.
  • HeartGold, SoulSilver:Negates foes’ moves that force switching out.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:Negates all moves that force switching out.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:Negates all moves and items that force switching out.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.
  • Scarlet, 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.

Pokémon with this ability (5)