Suction Cups prevents opponents forcing the ability-bearer to switch out or flee via the moves Roar, Whirlwind, Circle Throw, or Dragon Tail, or the item Red Card.
If a Pokémon with Suction Cups is the leading party Pokémon, the chance of hooking a Pokémon during fishing increases.
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald | Firmly anchors the body. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Negates moves that force switching out. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Negates foes’ moves that force switching out. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Negates all moves that force switching out. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | Negates all moves and items that force switching out. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out. |
| English | Suction Cups |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Ventosas |
| Italian | Ventose |
| Japanese | きゅうばん (Kyūban) |
| German | Saugnapf |
| French | Ventouse |