Tailwind

Flying

Doubles the Speed of the user's team for four turns.

Technical data

Type
Flying
Category
status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
15
Priority
0
Target
allies
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Primary speed-control mode for offense, letting slower attackers move first.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Tailwind good in VGC?

Primary speed-control mode for offense, letting slower attackers move first.

＋Is Tailwind affected by Protect?

Yes, Tailwind is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.