Sluggish

Sluggish is a negative status effect and a battle mechanic that appeared in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Sluggish can be inflicted on both playable characters and enemies when they are hit by certain attacks, such as POW moves or regular attacks (in the playable characters' case).

When a target is inflicted with Sluggish, his or her Defense is reduced, making it more easy for the target to be hit by the enemy. A target inflicted with Sluggish is signified by green, crescent-like rings emitting from the target's body. It can be cured by Psychic Drops, Antidote, or Cure All Spray.