IV Training guide
IV Training: When Lower Speed Matters
Lower Speed is a plan, not a default.
By VantageVGC
Quick Summary
- Know the speed mode.
- Check mirrors.
- Protect the backup mode.
Why this matters
Most Pokemon prefer clean maximum assumptions, but slow modes sometimes care about being slower than opposing benchmarks.
A practical approach
Use this as a focused testing loop. The goal is to make one part of your decision process clearer before adding more complexity.
- Identify whether the Pokemon wants to move first or last.
- Compare mirror speeds under Trick Room.
- Avoid lowering Speed when the team also needs an outside Trick Room mode.
Example to test
A slow attacker may want to underspeed similar threats in Trick Room, but that choice can make non-Trick Room turns harder.
Tips
- Identify whether the Pokemon wants to move first or last.
- Compare mirror speeds under Trick Room.
- Avoid lowering Speed when the team also needs an outside Trick Room mode.
Common Mistakes
- Testing without a question.
- Skipping matchup notes.
- Overfitting to one game.
FAQ
Who is this iv training guide for?
This guide is for competitive Pokemon Champions players who want a practical way to apply iv training concepts in testing and tournament prep.
How should I use this guide?
Read the takeaways, test one short practice block, then record which decision or benchmark changed.
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