Early-Bird

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

Effects

This Pokémon's remaining sleep turn count falls by 2 rather than 1. If this Pokémon's sleep counter is at 1, it will fall to 0 and then the Pokémon will wake up.

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.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: The Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.
sword-shield: The Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.
scarlet-violet: The Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.