Magnet Pull

Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.

6 PokémonIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

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In-depth effect
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In-depth effect

While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Steel-type Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, Steel-type Pokémon have a higher encounter rate.

Pokémon with Magnet Pull (6)

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Magnet Pull.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Magnet Pull”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/magnet-pull.

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