Early Bird

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

16 Pokémon2 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

Found on Pokémon

Doduo

Dodrio

Kangaskhan

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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.

Pokémon with Early Bird (14)

As a Hidden Ability2

Pokémon that can have Early Bird only as their Hidden Ability.

#0191

SunkernHidden #0192

SunfloraHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Early Bird.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Early Bird”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/early-bird.

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