VGC Regulation I Guide

Hatterene

Magic Bounce reflects status moves + Trick Room setter — top-tier choice for Trick Room teams in Reg I

Magic BounceTrick RoomTR Team

Base Stats

Atk

Def

136

SpAtk

103

SpDef

Spe

136 SpAtk, 103 SpDef, 57 Speed — extremely slow with massive SpAtk; a powerhouse attacker under Trick Room.

Ability: Magic Bounce

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Reflects all non-damaging moves targeting Hatterene

Taunt, Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Spore, Fake Out (non-damaging version) — all reflect back to the user. Opponents cannot Taunt your Trick Room.

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Key VGC interactions

Magic Bounce reflects Taunt, so Tornadus / Grimmsnarl cannot prevent Trick Room with Taunt. However, Hatterene cannot use Taunt itself.

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Does NOT reflect moves already reflected

Magic Coat bounced moves do not trigger a second bounce. Imprison still works against Hatterene.

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Protects against disruption strategies

Many VGC teams rely on Fake Out + Taunt sequences to deny Trick Room setup. Hatterene completely ignores this.

Trick Room Role

Primary TR Setter

With 29 base Speed (one of the lowest in VGC), Hatterene moves last under normal conditions and first under Trick Room — ideal setter and attacker.

Dual Threat

Unlike Farigiraf or Cresselia (pure support), Hatterene threatens 136 SpAtk damage under TR. Opponents must respect both its setup and offensive output.

Self-sufficient under TR

Does not need Indeedee-F support to set TR safely (Magic Bounce handles Taunt), but Indeedee’s Follow Me still adds layer of protection against spread-move disruption.

Calyrex-Ice synergy (A+)

Calyrex-Ice (ride form: 50 Spe) is the perfect TR sweeper. Hatterene sets TR; Calyrex-Ice sweeps. Twin Crown (Lunala + Calyrex-Ice) variants often pair with Hatterene.

Recommended Builds

Standard Trick Room Setter

Moves

Trick Room
Dazzling Gleam
Mystical Fire
Protect

Item：Twisted Spoon / Psychic Seed / Safety Goggles

Nature：Quiet (252 HP / 252 SpAtk / 4 SpDef) — min Speed IVs

EV：252 HP / 252 SpAtk / 4 SpDef

Minimum Speed IVs (0 IVs) to move first under Trick Room. Twisted Spoon boosts Psychic. Safety Goggles prevents Spore from Amoonguss. Dazzling Gleam hits both opponents.

Alt

Bulky TR Setter

Moves

Trick Room
Mystical Fire
Nuzzle
Protect

Item：Sitrus Berry

Nature：Sassy (252 HP / 4 SpAtk / 252 SpDef) — min Speed IVs

EV：252 HP / 4 SpAtk / 252 SpDef

Nuzzle provides paralysis support for when TR expires. Maximum special bulk survives hits from Calyrex-Shadow Astral Barrage.

Best Trick Room Partners

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Calyrex-Ice

50 base Speed sweeper under TR. Hatterene sets; Calyrex-Ice overwhelms with Glacial Lance. Premier TR core in Reg I.

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Lunala

Lunala can also set TR and provides Shadow Shield + Ghost typing. Twin Crown (Lunala + Calyrex-Ice) + Hatterene = formidable back line.

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Incineroar

Intimidate chip + Fake Out support. Low Speed benefits from TR. Incineroar + Hatterene is a standard TR lead pair.

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Amoonguss

Rage Powder redirects, Spore disrupts opponents. Safety Goggles Hatterene specifically counters enemy Amoonguss while carrying its own.

How to Counter

Imprison (with Trick Room)

If opponent carries Imprison + Trick Room, Hatterene cannot set TR. Rare but effective counter.

Ghost-type moves

Psychic/Fairy typing has no Ghost resistance. Calyrex-Shadow Astral Barrage threatens Hatterene at full HP.

Faster Trick Room reversal

Opponent can set their own Trick Room to cancel yours (TR toggles). Requires the opponent to also have a TR setter.

Strong physical attacker

Hatterene’s 95 Def is decent but not exceptional. Hard physical hitters (Groudon, Urshifu) can KO before TR is set.