Suction Cups
Effect in Gen 9
The Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot. This protects it from moves and items that would force it to switch out.
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
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability2 Pokémon
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FAQ
What does Suction Cups do?
The Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot. This protects it from moves and items that would force it to switch out.
Which Pokémon have Suction Cups?
2 Pokémon have it, e.g. Inkay, Malamar.
Which types of Pokémon have Suction Cups?
The most common are Dark (2) / Psychic (2). The full breakdown of all 2 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Suction Cups has the highest base stat total?
In order: Malamar (482), Inkay (288).