Generation III Ability

Sticky Hold

Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.

Sticky Hold is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation III. Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

Full effect

This Pokémon's hold item cannot be removed by other Pokémon. Damaging moves that would remove this Pokémon's item can still inflict damage against this Pokémon, e.g. knock off or pluck. This Pokémon can still use moves that involve the loss of its own item, e.g. fling or trick. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the encounter rate while fishing is increased.

“The Pokémon's held items cling to its sticky body and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.”