Is it that if it's a higher number cooldown the quicker it reloads or lower?
This (cool down) number represents the number of seconds you'll have to wait until you can command your Pokemon to use that particular move again.
So the lower the number, the faster you can use the move again.
Source: https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-legends-z-a/Battle_System_Explained_and_Battle_Tips
