Speed Boost (Ability)

Speed Boost (Japanese: かそく Acceleration) is an Ability introduced in Generation III.

In battle
At the end of each turn, Speed Boost raises the stat of the Pokémon with this Ability by one stage.

Speed Boost will not activate on the turn the Pokémon with the Ability is switched in (even if it gains the Ability after switching in). It will activate if the Pokémon is switched in due to a previous Pokémon fainting.

Outside of battle
Speed Boost has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Speed Boost

 * In Generation V,, , and have  instead of Speed Boost as their Hidden Ability.

Prior to, Pokémon with Speed Boost receive a permanent boost to movement speed every 250 turns.

In Super Mystery Dungeon, Speed Boost increases the Travel Speed of a Pokémon with this Ability by one after one turn of being on the floor, and again every 20 turns afterwards. The boost wears off after five turns.

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In other languages
Temposchub Impulso Turbo Acceleratore かそく 加速（特性）