Sometimes, the best way to beat your opponent is to use their strategies against them. And in regard to one of the most oppressive strategies to ever dominate the competitive Pok\u00e9mon scene, this is a key to victory.<\/p>
Trick Room has long been a staple in the Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> series since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond <\/em>and Pearl<\/em>. This strange move allows the user to completely reverse the pacing of the battle, letting the slowest Pok\u00e9mon attack first for five turns. Pok\u00e9mon with high speed stats, such as Regieleki and Aerodactyl, can no longer use this asset to their advantage while under the effects of Trick Room, simultaneously making some of the slowest Pok\u00e9mon the most powerful.<\/p>
Trick Room teams have risen immensely in popularity throughout the years, though it’s never been more prevalent than it has with the various metas of Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/em> and Shield<\/em>. Now, some of the most oppressive yet slow Pok\u00e9mon throughout the series have become the most dominant forces in the VGC. Hatterene, Gigalith, Regigigas, and Glastrier are just a few of the Pok\u00e9mon that thrive under Trick Room, all thanks to their ridiculously high defense and attack stats\u2014but most importantly their low speed.<\/p>
But while this strategy is certainly oppressive, it\u2019s not invincible. Here are some of the best ways to counter Trick Room teams and ensure that you can reach the top of the VGC ladder.<\/p>
