Suction Cups (ability)

Suction Cups is an Ability introduced in Generation III.

In battle
This Ability prevents other Pokémon from forcing the Pokémon with this Ability to switch out or flee with a move (,, etc.) or item (Red Card). Suction Cups does not affect the Pokémon switching out manually, or switching out or fleeing with its own move (,, etc.) or item (Eject Button).

Even if the Pokémon with this Ability is Ghost-type or holds a Shed Shell or Smoke Ball, it cannot be forced to switch or flee. If a Pokémon with this Ability is under the effect of, Suction Cups will take priority over Ingrain if it would be forced to switch or flee.

If a Pokémon with Suction Cups hits a Pokémon holding a Red Card, the Red Card will still activate and be consumed, but fails to cause that Pokémon to switch out or flee.

Outside of battle
If a Pokémon with  Suction Cups  is the leading party Pokémon, the chance of hooking a Pokémon during fishing increases.