Slow Start (Ability)
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Slow Start (Japanese: スロースタート Slow Start) is an Ability introduced in Generation IV. Prior to Generation IX, it was the signature Ability of Regigigas.
Effect
In battle
Slow Start halves the user's Attack and Speed stats during the first five turns in battle. This counter is reset if the Pokémon is switched out.
Replacing or suppresing Slow Start (such as from Skill Swap or Worry Seed) removes its Attack and Speed modifiers.
Because Slow Start is not a stat stage change, it halves the effective Attack stat of Foul Play and Body Press done by the user despite the moves using another stat instead of the user's Attack.
If the user holds a typed Z-Crystal and uses a Z-Move based on a special move, Slow Start will also reduce the Special Attack stat for the duration of that move only.
Generation IV
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In the Japanese version of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, 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 Pokémon Platinum.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Abilities do not occur in normal gameplay. However, Slow Start has been reworked into a status condition exclusive to Regigigas. Regigigas will gain the Slow Start status condition upon entering battle for its first five turns, halving its Attack and Speed stats. Due to the different way damage is calculated in this game, Slow Start's effect on Attack is much less impactful on damage output than in other games.
Outside of battle
Slow Start has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Slow Start
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0486 | Regigigas |
Normal | Slow Start | None | None | ||
0965 | Varoom |
Steel | Poison | Overcoat | None | Slow Start | |
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In other games
Pokémon Rumble World
In Pokémon Rumble World, Regigigas has the Slow Start ability, reducing its attack power and movement speed until it has defeated 10 opposing Pokémon, resetting every screen. This effect is also seen in Pokémon Rumble Blast, though in the form of the Special Trait Slow-Starting.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
When the Pokémon enters a dungeon floor, its Travel Speed is reduced for 15 turnsTDS or 5 turnsSMD. The Pokémon's Attack is not affected.
Description
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
The Pokémon's attack power and speed are temporarily cut in half. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Regigigas's attack power and speed are temporarily cut in half. | |||
Hareta's Regigigas | A Novel Test!! | Debut | |
Kadabra's attack power and speed are temporarily cut in half. | |||
Hareta's Kadabra | Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior | Used via Skill Swap |
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!
The Pokémon starts off as weak in battle but shows its true power when the battle continues for a duration of time. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Regigigas starts off as weak in battle but shows its true power when the battle continues for a duration of time. | |||
Kaito's Regigigas | Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! | Debut |
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
For five turns, the Pokémon's Attack and Speed stats are halved. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
For five turns, Regigigas's Attack and Speed stats are halved. | |||
Yū's Regigigas | Yū vs. Shin, Rival Showdown!! | Debut |
In other languages
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