Early Bird is an ability in the Pokémon series that significantly reduces the duration a Pokémon spends asleep. Specifically, a Pokémon with Early Bird will awaken from sleep in half the usual number of turns, which translates to awakening in just 1-2 turns rather than the typical 2-5 turns. This ability is particularly advantageous in battles where the Sleep status condition can otherwise render a Pokémon temporarily useless.
This ability is most commonly associated with bird-like Pokémon or those with a theme of rising early, fittingly connecting to its name. Notable Pokémon that can possess Early Bird include Dodrio, Xatu, and Kangaskhan.