Sticky Hold

In Pokémon ChampionsGen III

Game

Pokémon Champions

This Pokémon cannot lose its held item due to another Pokémon's Ability or attack.

Pokémon: 10 2 as a hidden ability
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How it works in Champions

This Pokémon cannot lose its held item due to another Pokémon's Ability or attack, unless the attack knocks out this Pokémon. A Sticky Barb will be transferred to other Pokémon regardless of this Ability.

“The Pokémon's held items cling to its sticky body and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Changes over time

How Sticky Hold changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen V
… held item due to another Pokémon's added: Ability or attack, ~~dropped: even if~~ added: unless the attack knocks out this Pokémon. …
Gen III · Emerald
… damage against this Pokémon, e.g. Knock ~~dropped: Off.~~ added: Off or Pluck. This Pokémon can still use moves … own item, e.g. Fling or Trick. added: Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the encounter rate while fishing is increased.