Sticky Hold is an ability introduced in Generation III.
Effect[]
Sticky Hold protects the Pokémon from item theft from moves such as Thief. In the overworld, if a Pokémon with this ability is in the first slot of the player's party, the probability the player can lure in wild Pokémon when fishing increases.
Description[]
| Generations | Description |
|---|---|
| Generation III | Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon. |
| Generation IV | |
| Generation V | |
| Generation VI | |
| Generation VII | |
| Generation VIII | |
| Generation IX |
Pokémon[]
| Pokémon | Type | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimer | Stench | Sticky Hold | Poison Touch | ||
| Muk | Stench | Sticky Hold | Poison Touch | ||
![]() | Gulpin | Liquid Ooze | Sticky Hold | Gluttony | |
![]() | Swalot | Liquid Ooze | Sticky Hold | Gluttony | |
![]() | Shellos | Sticky Hold | Storm Drain | Sand Force | |
![]() | Gastrodon | Sticky Hold | Storm Drain | Sand Force | |
![]() | Trubbish | Stench | Sticky Hold | Aftermath | |
![]() | Accelgor | Hydration | Sticky Hold | Unburden | |
![]() | Dipplin | Supersweet Syrup | Gluttony | Sticky Hold | |
![]() | Hydrapple | Supersweet Syrup | Regenerator | Sticky Hold | |







