Speed is one of the most decisive stats in Pokemon Champions. Whether your Pokemon moves before or after the opponent determines whether it lands a KO, takes a hit, or sets up before the opponent can act. This page is a complete speed tier reference for Regulation M-A — every Pokemon in the 263-Pokemon roster ranked by base Speed, with key meta benchmarks, Choice Scarf and Tailwind multiplied speeds, Trick Room thresholds, and an SP speed investment guide for creeping specific targets.

1. Why Speed Tiers Matter in Pokemon Champions

In the 2v2 doubles format of Pokemon Champions, speed determines turn order within a priority bracket. Outside of priority moves (Fake Out, Extreme Speed, Quick Guard), the faster Pokemon always acts first. This creates several critical situations:

• Speed ties: When two Pokemon share the same Speed stat, the winner is random. Speed ties on Garchomp, Charizard, or Whimsicott mirrors can decide entire games.
• Creeping: Investing 1–4 SP in Speed to reach one more point than a common benchmark means your Pokemon consistently wins the tie. This is called "speed creeping."
• Scarf benchmarks: A Choice Scarf multiplies Speed by 1.5. Knowing which Pokemon run Scarf and how fast they become is critical for predicting who moves first.
• Tailwind windows: Under Tailwind, all your Pokemon's speeds double. A team built around a Tailwind core needs to know which threats it then outspeeds and which still beat it.
• Trick Room: Trick Room reverses turn order. Pokemon that are intentionally slow become fast. Knowing your opponents' slow Pokemon speeds tells you how long TR lasts and who acts first under it.

2. Key Meta Speed Benchmarks

These are the speed values that matter most in Regulation M-A. Building a team requires knowing all of them.

3. Speed Modifiers: Scarf, Tailwind, and Sand

Choice Scarf (×1.5 Speed)

Choice Scarf boosts the holder's Speed by 50% (floor of base × 1.5). It locks the holder into one move per switch-in, but makes almost any Pokemon faster than the unboosted field.

Tailwind (×2 Speed)

Tailwind doubles all allies' Speed for 4 turns (3 after the setter's turn). The most common Tailwind setter is Whimsicott (116 base), which uses Prankster to set Tailwind before any normal-priority move. Under Tailwind, your entire team doubles in speed.

Sand Rush (×2 Speed in Sandstorm)

Excadrill has the Sand Rush ability, doubling its speed to 176 in Sandstorm. No item is needed — this makes it one of the most dangerous weather sweepers in the format. Running Excadrill requires either a Sandstorm setter (Hippowdon, Tyranitar) or careful positioning to avoid relying on sand activation.

4. SP Speed Investment Guide

In Pokemon Champions, each SP (Stat Point) invested in Speed adds approximately 1 point to the final Speed stat. With a maximum of 32 SP per stat, you can raise a Pokemon's effective speed by roughly 32–40 points from base. The PikaChampions tool shows the exact final stat as you allocate.

The table below shows common speed creep targets — how much SP you need to invest in a given Pokemon to outspeed a key benchmark by 1 point:

5. Trick Room Speed Thresholds

Trick Room reverses turn order for 5 turns. Under TR, the Pokemon with the lowest Speed stat moves first. Maximally slow Pokemon become the fastest threats on the field.

Common TR Setters

Best TR Attackers (Slowest Powerhouses)

6. Full Speed Tier Table (All Pokemon)

Every Pokemon in Regulation M-A sorted by base Speed, highest to lowest. Use Ctrl+F / Cmd+F to search for a specific Pokemon.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest Pokemon in Pokemon Champions?

Mega Alakazam and Mega Aerodactyl are tied for the fastest Pokemon in Pokemon Champions at 150 base Speed. Mega Beedrill is next at 145, followed by Mega Greninja and Dragapult at 142. Among non-Mega Pokemon, Dragapult (142) is the fastest available without a Mega Stone.

What is Incineroar's speed in Pokemon Champions?

Incineroar has 60 base Speed in Pokemon Champions, placing it in the slow support tier alongside Farigiraf, Empoleon, and Abomasnow. This is intentional — Incineroar's role as a Fake Out, Parting Shot, and Intimidate pivot does not require Speed. Most competitive Incineroar sets invest 0 SP in Speed. The one common exception is investing 1 SP for mirror matches, winning the Incineroar vs Incineroar Fake Out priority.

What is Garchomp's speed in Pokemon Champions?

Garchomp has 102 base Speed. With ~14 SP in Speed it can outspeed Whimsicott (116) and most support Pokemon. With a Choice Scarf it reaches 153, outspeeding everything in the format except Mega Alakazam and Mega Aerodactyl at Scarf. Garchomp Scarf is one of the most common revenge killer sets in Regulation M-A.

What is the best speed tier to target for a Choice Scarf user?

The most valuable Scarf benchmarks in Regulation M-A are:

• Base 88+ (Scarf → 132+): Outspeeds all non-boosted Pokemon below the S-tier
• Base 95 (Scarf → 142): Ties Dragapult — useful for revenge killing
• Base 100 (Scarf → 150): Ties Mega Alakazam and Mega Aerodactyl
• Base 102 (Scarf → 153): Outspeeds Mega Alakazam/Aerodactyl — the Scarf Garchomp benchmark

How does Trick Room work with speed?

Under Trick Room, the turn order for moves of the same priority is reversed: the Pokemon with the lower Speed stat acts first. Trick Room lasts for 5 turns (4 after the setter's first move). The best TR attackers have base Speed around 20–50: Torkoal (20), Mega Camerupt (20), Garganacl (35), Rhyperior (40), Conkeldurr (45). TR setters should also have very low Speed — Hatterene and Aromatisse (both 29) are the best options.

Related Guides

• Pokemon Champions SP Training Guide — How to allocate SP for Speed and bulk; includes spreads for top meta Pokemon
• Pokemon Champions Tier List — S–D tier rankings; know which fast Pokemon to prepare for
• Pokemon Champions Team Building Guide — Tailwind, Trick Room, and Weather team archetypes explained
• Pokemon Champions Best Held Items Tier List — Choice Scarf, Choice Band, and other speed-relevant items ranked
• Pokemon Champions Damage Calculator Guide — Use survival checks alongside speed tier planning