Slow Start
#112
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.
Short Description
Halves Attack and Speed for five turns upon entering battle.
In-Game Descriptions
Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold SoulsilverBlack WhiteBlack 2 White 2
“Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.”
X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
“Temporarily halves the Pokémon’s Attack and Speed stats.”
Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword Shield
“For five turns, the Pokémon’s Attack and Speed stats are halved.”
Scarlet Violet
“For five turns, the Pokémon's Attack and Speed stats are halved.”
