Generation 4 · Ability No. 112

Slow Start

Learn how Slow Start works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation IV Main series

2 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

12 history records

#0112

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This Pokémon's Attack and Speed are halved for five turns upon entering battle. This ability also takes effect when acquired during battle. If this Pokémon loses its ability before the five turns are up, its Attack and Speed return to normal; if it then regains this ability without leaving battle, its Attack and Speed are halved again, but the counter keeps counting from where it was.

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