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Generation Iv

Slow Start

Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.

Detailed Effect

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.

Pokémon With Slow Start

2 canonical Pokémon forms can have this Ability.

Regular Ability 1 Pokémon

Hidden Ability 1 Pokémon