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Speed control explained

Tailwind, Trick Room and why whoever controls speed usually controls the game.

VGC guideMedium17 October 2026

Tailwind doubles your side’s speed for a few turns. Trick Room makes the slowest Pokémon move first. Whoever controls speed usually controls the game.

Tailwind or Trick Room?

MoveWhat it doesBest for
TailwindDoubles the Speed of your side for a few turnsFast attackers that just need to move first
Trick RoomThe slowest Pokémon move first for a few turnsSlow, powerful Pokémon
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