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Speed Boost

This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.

This Pokemon's Speed is raised by 1 stage at the end of each full turn it has been on the field.

Speed Boost was introduced in Generation 3. 14 Pokémon and forms can have it (10 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Speed Boost

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Speed Boost.

  1. Espathra1. Espathra#63 in Champions VGC · 99.7% run Speed Boost
  2. Blaziken-Mega2. Mega Blaziken#65 in Champions VGC · 100% run Speed Boost
  3. Blaziken3. Blaziken#96 in Champions VGC · 99.4% run Speed Boost
  4. Scolipede4. Scolipede#275 in Champions VGC · 96.7% run Speed Boost
  5. Sharpedo5. Sharpedo#341 in National Dex OU · 98.6% run Speed Boost
  6. Yanmega6. Yanmega#363 in National Dex OU · 66.2% run Speed Boost

Pokémon with Speed Boost

As a regular ability (4)

YanmaYanmaBlaziken-MegaMega BlazikenNinjaskNinjaskYanmegaYanmega

As a hidden ability (10)

TorchicTorchicCombuskenCombuskenBlazikenBlazikenCarvanhaCarvanhaSharpedoSharpedoVenipedeVenipedeWhirlipedeWhirlipedeScolipedeScolipedeFlittleFlittleEspathraEspathra

Speed Boost FAQ

What does Speed Boost do?

This Pokemon's Speed is raised by 1 stage at the end of each full turn it has been on the field.

Which Pokémon have Speed Boost?

14 Pokémon and forms can have Speed Boost, 10 of them only as a hidden ability: Yanma, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Mega Blaziken, Ninjask, Carvanha and Sharpedo and more.

Is Speed Boost a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Carvanha and Sharpedo have it as a hidden ability, while Yanma, Mega Blaziken, Ninjask and Yanmega can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Speed Boost?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Speed Boost are Espathra (#63 in Champions VGC, 99.7% run Speed Boost), Mega Blaziken (#65 in Champions VGC, 100% run Speed Boost), Blaziken (#96 in Champions VGC, 99.4% run Speed Boost), Scolipede (#275 in Champions VGC, 96.7% run Speed Boost) and Sharpedo (#341 in National Dex OU, 98.6% run Speed Boost).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.