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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

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Learn how Sticky Hold in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl affects fishing catch rates and negates Thief/Knock Off. Includes Grimer, Muk, Gulpin, Swalot, Shellos, and Gastrodon.

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Learn how Sticky Hold in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl affects fishing catch rates and negates Thief/Knock Off. Includes Grimer, Muk, Gulpin, Swalot, Shellos, and Gastrodon.

Pokémon with Sticky Hold: Grimer, Muk, Gulpin, Swalot, Shellos, and Gastrodon.

Ability Effects:

  • When a Pokémon with Sticky Hold is in your party, any Pokémon caught via fishing will have a much easier catch rate.
  • Sticky Hold voids the effects of the moves Thief and Knock Off, preventing them from stealing or removing your item.
Tips
  • Consider having a Pokémon with Sticky Hold in your party when you plan to do a lot of fishing to increase your chances of successfully catching Pokémon.
  • This ability is particularly useful if you are trying to obtain specific Pokémon that are difficult to catch through fishing.

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