Ability Detail

Summary

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.

Effects and Mechanics:

Reduced Sleep Duration: The primary effect is that it decreases the sleep duration, allowing the Pokémon to wake up quicker and return to action sooner.
Consistency Across Generations: The mechanics of Early Bird have remained consistent across generations, making it a reliable and predictable trait.
**Prevents Long-term Disability

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Awakens quickly from sleep.

emerald: Awakens quickly from sleep.

firered-leafgreen: Awakens quickly from sleep.

diamond-pearl: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

platinum: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

heartgold-soulsilver: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

black-white: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

black-2-white-2: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

x-y: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

sun-moon: The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.