Pokémon Speed Tiers Calculator
Compare Pokémon by final Speed, not just base Speed. Adjust level, nature, IVs, EVs, stat stages, Choice Scarf, and Tailwind to see real battle speed tiers.
Speed Tiers FAQ
What are Pokémon Speed Tiers?
Speed tiers are a way to compare Pokémon by their final Speed stat in battle. They help you see which Pokémon will move first after level, IVs, EVs, nature, stat stages, items, abilities, and field effects are applied.
For example, Ivysaur has a base Speed of 60, but at Level 50 with 31 IVs, 252 Speed EVs, and a Speed-boosting nature, its final Speed reaches 123. That is the number that matters when checking whether another Pokémon can outspeed it.
What is the difference between Base Speed and Final Speed?
Base Speed is the species stat listed in the Pokédex. It never changes for that Pokémon species. Final Speed is the actual battle stat after all training and battle modifiers are calculated.
A Pokémon with a lower Base Speed can sometimes move first if it has a better nature, more Speed EVs, a Choice Scarf, Tailwind support, a Speed-boosting ability, or a positive stat stage.
How does this Speed Calculator work?
This calculator uses the main-series Pokémon stat formula for non-HP stats. It starts with the Pokémon's base Speed, level, IVs, EVs, and nature, then applies battle modifiers such as stat stages, items, abilities, Tailwind, paralysis, and weather-based effects.
The result is the final Speed value used for speed comparisons.
Why is Level 50 used by default?
Level 50 is commonly used in official-style competitive formats, including many double battle and ranked battle rulesets. Because Speed numbers are different at Level 50 and Level 100, a Level 50 speed tier is usually more useful for practical team building.
For example, a Pokémon that reaches a certain Speed benchmark at Level 100 will not have the same final number at Level 50.
What do Max Speed and Speed-boosting nature mean?
Max Speed usually means the Pokémon has 31 Speed IVs and 252 Speed EVs. If it also uses a Speed-boosting nature, such as Timid or Jolly, it reaches its highest normal Speed before battle modifiers.
Players often use this setup to check the fastest common version of a Pokémon.
What is a Speed tie?
A Speed tie happens when two Pokémon have the same final Speed under the current conditions. If both Pokémon use moves with the same priority, the game randomly decides which one moves first.
Speed ties are important because one extra Speed point can turn a random matchup into a guaranteed outspeed.
Do Choice Scarf and Tailwind stack?
Yes. Choice Scarf and Tailwind are different speed modifiers, so they can both affect the final Speed calculation.
Choice Scarf usually multiplies Speed by 1.5, while Tailwind doubles the Speed of Pokémon on that side of the field. This is why a Choice Scarf user under Tailwind can become much faster than its base stat suggests.
Can abilities change Speed tiers?
Yes. Abilities such as Swift Swim, Chlorophyll, Sand Rush, Slush Rush, Unburden, Protosynthesis, Quark Drive, and Speed Boost can change a Pokémon's effective Speed tier.
When using a Speed Tier tool, make sure the relevant ability and field condition are enabled if you want an accurate battle comparison.
Does Trick Room reverse Speed tiers?
Trick Room changes move order so that slower Pokémon usually move before faster Pokémon. It does not simply change the Speed stat itself, but it makes low-Speed Pokémon much more valuable while the effect is active.
For Trick Room teams, you may want to compare minimum Speed values instead of max Speed values.
How should I read a Speed Tier table?
Start by choosing a target Pokémon or a target Speed number. Any Pokémon with a higher final Speed will usually move before it. Pokémon with the same final Speed may Speed tie. Pokémon below that number will usually move after it.
For team building, the most useful question is often: "How much Speed do I need to outspeed this threat?"