How Slow Should a Pokémon be for Trick Room?
When preparing a Trick Room team, one of the most significant factors to consider is the base speed of your Pokémon. In this article, we will explore the significance of speed in Trick Room and provide guidance on the ideal base speed for effective Trick Room play.
Understanding Trick Room
Trick Room is a move that reverses the order of the teams’ turns, making those with lower speed move after those with higher speed. This move is particularly potent in Trick Room teams because it allows slower Pokémon to move first, making their attacks more effective.
Speed and Trick Room Order
In Trick Room teams, the order of teams’ turns is determined by the base speed of individual Pokémon. Pokémon with lower base speed take turns after those with higher base speed.
What is the Best Base Speed for Trick Room?
Base speed of 85 or less is generally considered optimal for Trick Room. This is because Pokémon with base speed under 85 are guaranteed to move after those with base speed above 85 when Trick Room is active, allowing them to take advantageous positions.
Why an Even Lower Base Speed doesn’t Matter
While moving after Pokémon with higher speed may seem advantageous, actually, an even lower base speed doesn’t create a significant difference.
Table: Base Speed and Trick Room Order
| Base Speed | Trick Room Order |
|---|---|
| 130+ | Move Early |
| 85-129 | Move Late |
| 0- 84 | Move extremely Late |
Do Paralyzed Pokémon Move Earlier in Trick Room?
No, paralyzing a Pokémon does not change its Trick Room priority. Paralysis solely affects the Pokémon’s turns, not its position within the Trick Room order. Pokémon with Base Speed 85 or Lower still move after those with Base Speed above 85.
Does TRAUMA (Prioritize) Change the Turn Order?
No. TRAUMA Priority only affects the target’s priority, not their position within the Trick Room order. Pokémon with Base Speed 85 or Lower still move after those with Base Speed above 85.
Table: TRAUMA Priority and Trick Room Turn Order
| Presence of TRAUMA | Trick Room Order |
|---|---|
| No | Base speed order remains unchanged |
What About Lagging Tail?
Lagging Tail permanently slows down a Pokémon without changing its Trick Room Priority. Pokémon with Lagging Tail still moves after those with Base Speed above 85 due to its base speed.
Do Phazing Moves Still Move Before Trick Room?
Yes, moves with Phazing priority (such as Roar`) move before Trick Room’s priority. Pokémon with Base Speed 85 or Lower still move before these Phazing moves come into effect**.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a base speed of 85 or less for a Pokémon is ideal in Trick Room teams. Despite what may seem like opportunities to move earlier, speeds even lower than 85 don’t create significant effects in Trick Room. These findings should help you compose effective Trick Room teams optimized for success.