Suction Cups prevents opponents forcing the pokemon to switch out or scaring pokemon into fleeing via moves such as Roar or Whirlwind.
If a pokemon with Suction Cups is leading the party pokemon, the chance of hooking a pokemon during fishing increases.
| Generation III | Firmly anchors the body. |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | Negates foes’ moves that force switching out. |
| Generation V | Negates all moves that force switching out. |
| # | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | Octillery | Sniper | Moody |
| 345 | Lileep | — | Storm Drain |
| 346 | Cradily | — | Storm Drain |
No Pokemon have Suction Cups as a hidden ability in Pokemon Black & White.