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No. 0641

Tornadus

Cyclone Pokémon

Tornadus
Official art
Flying
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
63 kg 138.9 lbs
Base stat total
580 top 9%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
This storm-stirring Pokémon is said to cause the seasons to turn by whipping up the air. I suspect its humanlike form to be a false one.
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Base stats

HP79139–186268–362
Atk115108–183211–361
Def7067–134130–262
SpA125117–194229–383
SpD8076–145148–284
Spe111104–179204–353
Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon
HP79Atk115Def70Spe111SpD80SpA125

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 111). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+179Max163No SP131Min117Scarf268Tailwind358

At max Speed, Tornadus outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 179Tornadus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 163Tornadus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 131Tornadus · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Prankster

    Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

  • DefiantHidden ability

    Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

16.84% of teams · rank #6 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Covert Cloak
Ability
Prankster
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Tailwind
  2. Bleakwind Storm
  3. Taunt
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players9.2%
  • Rated 1500+11.94%
  • Rated 1695+16.84%
  • Rated 1825+19.32%

Usage by month

Oct 202516.84%

Moves

  • Tailwind99.3%
  • Bleakwind Storm98.7%
  • Taunt51.5%
  • Protect51.2%
  • Rain Dance27.1%
  • Icy Wind26.9%
  • Sunny Day13.2%
  • Heat Wave6.8%
  • Tera Blast5%
  • Sludge Bomb3.7%

Items

  • Covert Cloak48.7%
  • Focus Sash28.9%
  • Life Orb7.2%
  • Sharp Beak5%
  • Mental Herb4.1%
  • Sitrus Berry2.7%

Abilities

  • 99.8%
  • 0.2%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.8%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe12.5%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.8%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.4%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.4%

Tera types

  • Ghost29%
  • Steel27.8%
  • Dark15.1%
  • Flying13.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

Tornadus does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 17

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35
5LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
10SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
25AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
30TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
35Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
40CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
45ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20
50UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
55Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10
60Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
65HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
70ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10
77Bleakwind StormThe user attacks with savagely cold winds that cause both body and spirit to tremble. This may also lower the Speed stats of opposing Pokémon.FlyingSpec10080%10

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Cyclone Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
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About its forms: Forms have different stats and abilities. Tornadus switches forms when the Reveal Glass is used on it. The Reveal Glass may be obtained by taking a Therian Tornadus to Abundant Shrine. (Landorus can be obtained in Therian Forme from the Dream Radar.)

Original Unova#147Updated Unova#198Hisui#231

  1. This storm-stirring Pokémon is said to cause the seasons to turn by whipping up the air. I suspect its humanlike form to be a false one.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away.

    Black 2 · White 2

  3. Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  4. The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
トルネロス
Japanese (romaji)
Tornelos
Korean
토네로스
Chinese (Traditional)
龍捲雲
Chinese (Simplified)
龙卷云
French
Boréas
German
Boreos
Spanish
Tornadus
Italian
Tornadus

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
90
Base experience
261
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Soaring in the SkyStatic encounter · Lv 50
Black 1 area
  • Team Flare Secret HQStatic encounter · Lv 40