Speed control
The faster Pokémon moves first unless a move’s priority says otherwise: Fake Out beats a faster Pokémon every time.
Who moves first
- 1. PriorityHigher priority goes first, whatever the Speed: Protect +4, Fake Out +3, Extreme Speed +2, Quick Attack +1.
- 2. SpeedAt equal priority the faster Pokémon goes first. A tie is settled at random.
- Trick RoomFor five turns the slower Pokémon goes first, at equal priority.
Ways to change it
- TailwindDoubles your side’s Speed for four turns.
- Icy WindLowers the Speed of the foes it hits.
Choice ScarfRaises its holder’s Speed by half, but locks it into one move.- ParalysisHalves the Speed of the Pokémon that has it.
- Stat stages+1 Speed is half again as fast, +2 is double.
Terms: speed control, speed tier, priority.