Slow Start
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.
Generation: IV
Pokémon with this ability :
Ability FAQ
What does Slow Start do?
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.
Which generation introduced Slow Start?
Introduced in IV.
How many Pokémon have Slow Start?
2 Pokémon can have this ability.
Does Slow Start have flavor text?
Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.
What is Slow Start's short effect?
Halves Attack and Speed for five turns upon entering battle.