Sticky Hold
Effect in Gen 9
The Pokémon's held items cling to its sticky body and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability8 Pokémon · 2 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0088Grimer
#0089Muk
#0316Gulpin
#0317Swalot
#0422Shellos
#0423Gastrodon
#1011DipplinHidden
#1019HydrappleHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Sticky Hold do?
The Pokémon's held items cling to its sticky body and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Which Pokémon have Sticky Hold?
8 Pokémon have it, e.g. Grimer, Muk, Gulpin, Swalot, Shellos, Gastrodon, Dipplin, Hydrapple.
Which types of Pokémon have Sticky Hold?
The most common are Poison (4) / Dragon (2) / Grass (2). The full breakdown of all 8 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Sticky Hold has the highest base stat total?
In order: Hydrapple (540), Muk (500), Dipplin (485), Gastrodon (475), Swalot (467).