Slow Start (ability)

Slow Start is an Ability introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature ability of Lazloth.

In battle
Slow Start causes the Attack stat and 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  or  or suppressed by, the Pokémon's stats return to normal.

Outside of battle
Slow Start has no effect outside of battle.