Slow Start
Scarlet & Violet
On switch-in, this Pokémon's Attack and Speed are halved for 5 turns.
- Who has it
- 2 Pokémon
- Showdown rating
How it works in Gen IX
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.
“For five turns, the Pokémon's Attack and Speed stats are halved.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Changes over time
How Slow Start changed from game to game, newest first.
- Gen VIII
… Speed are halved for 5 turns.
dropped: During the effect, if this Pokémon uses a generic Z-Move based on a special move, its Special Attack is halved during damage calculation. - Gen VII
… Speed are halved for 5 turns. added: During the effect, if this Pokémon uses a generic Z-Move based on a special move, its Special Attack is halved during damage calculation.
Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, and PokéAPI’s notes on the changes they don’t show. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.
Good to know
- Activates at the end of each turn, when it enters battle.
Pokémon with Slow Start
Showing as a hidden ability
Regigigas
Varoom