Truant causes the ability-bearer to only attack every alternate turn. On the even turns, it will say the Pokemon is loafing around
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If a Pokemon with Truant uses a move that requires recharging on the second turn (such as Hyper Beam), it will recharge on the same turn the Pokemon loafs around. Moves where the user prepares on the first turn and attacks on the second (such as Solarbeam or Fly) cannot be used.
The moves Worry Seed, Entrainment and Simple Beam do not work on Pokemon with Truant.
Truant can technically be Skill Swapped away, however neither Slakoth, Slaking or Durant learn it.
| Generation III | Moves only every two turns. |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | Pokémon can’t attack on consecutive turns. |
| Generation V | Pokémon can't attack on consecutive turns. |
| # | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | Slakoth | — | — |
| 289 | Slaking | — | — |
| # | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 632 | Durant |
Hustle Swarm |