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Slow Start (Ability): Difference between revisions
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Slow Start causes the {{stat|Attack}} stat and {{stat|Speed}} stat to be halved during the first five turns in battle. This counter is reset if the Pokémon is switched out. | Slow Start causes the {{stat|Attack}} stat and {{stat|Speed}} stat to be halved during the first five turns in battle. This counter is reset if the Pokémon is switched out. | ||
If this Ability is replaced due to a move like {{m|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Worry Seed}} or suppressed | If this Ability is replaced due to a move like {{m|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Worry Seed}} or is suppressed, the Pokémon's stats return to normal. | ||
In the Japanese version of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, removing Slow Start does not undo the Attack and Speed drop; it must still wait five turns. This was changed in localized versions as well as in {{game|Platinum}}. | In the Japanese version of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, removing Slow Start does not undo the Attack and Speed drop; it must still wait five turns. This was changed in localized versions as well as in {{game|Platinum}}. | ||