Tornadus (Pokémon)

Tornadus (Japanese: トルネロス Tornelos) is a Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tornadus (disambiguation).
Tornadus
Cyclone Pokémon		 トルネロス
Tornelos
 #641

Incarnate Forme

Therian Forme



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Flying Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Therian Forme
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Prankster
Incarnate Forme		 Regenerator
Therian Forme
Cacophony
 Defiant
Incarnate Forme Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Therian Forme		 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% male
 Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
 Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Incarnate Forme
4'07" 1.4 m
Therian Forme
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
 Weight
138.9 lbs. 63.0 kg
Incarnate Forme
138.9 lbs. 63.0 kg
Therian Forme
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 261
 Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Incarnate Forme
0
HP		 3
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Therian Forme
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 3
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape

Other forms may have other shapes.
 Footprint

Therian Forme
Pokédex color
  Green
 Base friendship
90
External Links

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Tornadus has a second Forme activated by using the Reveal Glass. Its original Forme, Incarnate Forme, will then become Therian Forme.

Its Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012.

Along with Thundurus, Landorus, and Enamorus, it is a part of the Forces of Nature.

Biology

In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is a green, muscular humanoid Pokémon, which resembles a genie. It is a male-only species with no female counterpart. On its forehead are two purple long and sharp horns. Tornadus has white, wavy, and billowy styled hair, a spiky white mustache, and two pointed green ears on either side of its head. Its eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Tornadus's body is covered in various, irregularly shaped purple spots. Its broad, purple chest consists of two joined, partially diamond-shaped pectorals, and its shoulders, elbows, and navel are adorned with raindrop-like designs. It has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. Its lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a purple long, curling tail, tipped with a whirl. Spanning the length of its tail, Tornadus has several whorled structures. They are a light khaki color and follow the same direction as the tip of its tail.

In Therian Forme, Tornadus is a large, green, bipedal, long-necked, birdlike Pokémon. It now lacks any visible ears, and the horns on its forehead have become thinner and crest-like. Tornadus's hair is also now crest-like, and the direction of its hair whirl is reversed. The style of its hair is now more relaxed as well, proudly flowing down its long neck. Tornadus's mustache now takes on a more beak-like appearance, puffing out on the edges like coarse plumage against its cheeks. Its eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises that still lack visible pupils. Its chest is now fuller, but remains largely unchanged, while its navel is now bejeweled with a red gem. Tornadus's arms have now become large spanning, feathered wings; each possessing thumbs and five large, purple-tipped primary feathers. It has two strong legs and sharp talons, each with three sharp purple claws and one dewclaw. Tornadus's tail remains largely unchanged, although it appears slightly longer and less curved than before. On its lower back, it has a large trailing cloud-like puff.

Tornadus can travel at speeds of 200 miles per hour (320 kilometers per hour). It can also whip up storms with its tail and is able to blow away houses. This also has the effect of changing the seasons. Tornadus is feared and despised by people and farmers for the destruction it causes with its ferocious gales when unleashed. It also gets into violent crashes with Thundurus when the two meet. It has been observed traveling around oceans in its Therian Form.

Tornadus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Bleakwind Storm.

In the anime

Main series
Incarnate Forme Tornadus in the anime
Therian Forme Tornadus in the anime
Tornadus (anime)

Tornadus made his main series debut in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1. He appeared in Milos Island's legend and then attacked unexpectedly when Ash, his friends, and Lewis tried to summon Landorus. Once Thundurus appeared, the two engaged in a fierce battle. He then appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2, where he ultimately was calmed by Landorus.

Tornadus appeared in both of his Formes in Unova's Survival Crisis!, where he was summoned to the Abyssal Ruins by Giovanni and sent on a rampage alongside Thundurus and Landorus. Eventually, he was freed by Meloetta and departed.

Other

A Therian Forme Tornadus appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air. He was among the many Flying-type Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

Minor appearances

Tornadus debuted in a cameo appearance during the ending credits of White—Victini and Zekrom, where he created a windstorm that Ash and his friends encountered.

GOTCHA!

A Tornadus briefly appeared in its Therian Forme as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga
Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokémon Adventures
Therian Forme Tornadus in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Tornadus debuted in Let's Master Pokémon Capturing!, where Monta chased it with the intent of catching it. However, Tornadus was difficult for Monta to catch, since he kept fleeing during each encounter. Using his newly evolved Watchog, Monta was finally able to catch him.

Pocket Monsters BW

A Tornadus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW.

Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)

Tornadus, along with Thundurus and Landorus, was captured by Giallo in Pokémon Adventures. He was first seen battling Thundurus at the Battle Subway before his capture, and was later given to the Shadow Triad to be used to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. He made another appearance at the Pokémon League under Hood Man's control. He first appeared in A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway.

In the TCG
Main article: Tornadus (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Tornadus appears as a Spirit in its Incarnate Forme.

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #147		 Unova
B2W2: #198
Black The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
White Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Black 2 In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#—
X The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
Y Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Omega Ruby The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
Alpha Sapphire Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—		 Sinnoh
#—		 Hisui
#231
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
Incarnate Forme
Legends: 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.
Therian Forme
Legends: Arceus An example of what is known as a “form change,” though I suspect this strange avian guise to be Tornadus's true form. Tornadus has been sighted crossing the ocean while in this form.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black
Roaming Unova (Only one)
White
Trade, Event
Black 2 White 2
Transfer from Dream Radar
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby
Soaring in the sky (requires having Castform in party, Only one)
Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one)
Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Sword Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Bonechill Wastes (Only one)* (Only found during request 94 "Incarnate Forces of Hisui")


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope (Random Legendary Encounter*)
PokéPark 2
Cove Area
MD GTI
Silent Tundra (Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall)
Rumble U
Conductor Room: King of the Sky (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 5
Shuffle
Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Incarnate Forme)
Event: Tornadus Appears (Therian Forme)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release; Therian Forme)
Rumble World
Black Realm: Blustery Grove (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 29: Stage 11 (Therian Forme only)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2020, Garchomp SeaFinal


In events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
W Milos Island Tornadus Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi		 70 December 16, 2011 to January 10, 2012
W Milos Island Tornadus Korean Wi-Fi 70 May 14 to July 5, 2012
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus American region Online 60 July 1 to October 29, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus American region Online 100 July 1 to October 29, 2018
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus PAL region Nintendo Network 60 July 6 to 22, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus PAL region Nintendo Network 100 July 6 to 22, 2018
M Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus Taiwanese region Nintendo Network 60 July 6 to 22, 2018
UM Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus Taiwanese region Nintendo Network 100 July 6 to 22, 2018
UM Korean League Season 2 Tornadus all South Korea 100 February 16 to 17, 2019

Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Events* Revival Herb (100%) Gold Bottle Cap (100%)
Incarnate Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
111
104 - 179 204 - 353
Total:
580
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Therian Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
121
113 - 190 222 - 375
Total:
580
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Tornadus is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
055 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
1010 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15
1515 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2020 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25
2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
3030 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15
3535 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
4040 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4545 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
5050 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
5555 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10
6060 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5
6565 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
7070 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 12 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 30
7 18 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 20
11 21 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 25
14 25 Air Cutter Flying Special 60 95% 15
22 34 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20
31 43 Extrasensory Psychic Special 70 100% 15
41 54 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 10
47 59 Hurricane Flying Special 100 75% 5
52 65 Bleakwind Storm Flying Special 95 80% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR89 TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tornadus in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tornadus in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Icy Wind Ice Special 60 95% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Sludge Bomb Poison Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Psychic Psychic Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 —% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Defog Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Sky Drop × Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tornadus
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Incarnate Forme
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PokéPark Pad entry:
He was too powerful, so his power was confined in a Shrine. He caused trouble in the past, but he's calmed down and is enjoying the slow life.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Flying
 Attack Power: ★★★★★

 True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
Flying
 Attack Power: 70 - 130 15

#337

 Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper: Paralysis Combo
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 188 Base Attack: 266 Base Defense: 164
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bite, Air Slash
Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Dark Pulse, Hyper Beam, Hurricane

Therian Forme
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Shuffle
Flying
 Attack Power: 70 - 125 10

#337

 Risk-Taker
Increases damage randomly.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 188 Base Attack: 238 Base Defense: 189
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Astonish, Gust
Charged Attacks: Heat Wave, Focus Blast, Psychic, Hurricane

Evolution
Unevolved
Tornadus
 Flying 


Forms
From the Pokémon world
Incarnate Forme
Tornadus
 Flying 


Reveal Glass


↔
From the Interdream Zone
Therian Forme
Tornadus
 Flying 

Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back
Front Back
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Tornadus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on Fūjin, the kami of wind.[1] It may also have drawn some inspiration from genies.

In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a bird of prey, most likely an eagle, vulture, or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the Vermilion Bird of the Chinese Four Symbols constellation; from Huītzilōpōchtli, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird; or from Garuda, a mythical birdlike creature with both zoomorphic and anthropomorphic features.

Name origin

Tornadus and Tornelos may be a combination of tornado and Aeolus (ruler of the winds in Greek mythology).

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese トルネロス Tornelos From tornado and Αἴολος Aiolos
French Boréas From Borée
Spanish Tornadus Same as English name
German Boreos From Boreas (Greek god of the North Wind) and Aiolos
Italian Tornadus Same as English name
Korean 토네로스 Tornelos Transcription of Japanese name
Cantonese Chinese 龍捲雲 Lùhnggyúnwàhn From 龍捲風 lùhnggyúnfūng and 雲 wàhn
Mandarin Chinese 龍捲雲 / 龙卷云 Lóngjuǎnyún From 龍捲風 / 龙卷风 lóngjuǎnfēng and 雲 / 云 yún


Incarnate Forme

Language Title
Japanese けしんフォルム Incarnation Forme
Chinese Cantonese 化身形態 Fasān Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 化身形態 / 化身形态 Huàshēn Xíngtài
French Forme Avatar
German Inkarnationsform
Italian Forma Incarnazione
Korean 화신폼 Incarnation Forme
Brazilian Portuguese Forma Materializada
Spanish Forma Avatar
Thai ฟอร์มอวตาร
Vietnamese Dạng hiện thân

Therian Forme

Language Title
Japanese れいじゅうフォルム Sacred Beast Forme
Chinese Cantonese 靈獸形態 Lìhngsau Yìhngtaai
Mandarin 靈獸形態 / 灵兽形态 Língshòu Xíngtài
French Forme Totémique
German Tiergeistform
Italian Forma Totem
Korean 영물폼 Sacred Beast Forme
Brazilian Portuguese Forma Therian
Spanish Forma Tótem
Thai ฟอร์มสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์
Vietnamese Dạng linh thiêng


References
  1. Translation of the Nintendo Dream interview
Generation I: Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Mewtwo
Generation II: Raikou • Entei • Suicune • Lugia • Ho-Oh
Generation III: Regirock • Regice • Registeel • Latias
Latios • Kyogre • Groudon • Rayquaza
Generation IV: Uxie • Mesprit • Azelf • Dialga • Palkia
Heatran • Regigigas • Giratina • Cresselia
Generation V: Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Tornadus • Thundurus
Reshiram • Zekrom • Landorus • Kyurem
Generation VI: Xerneas • Yveltal • Zygarde
Generation VII: Type: Null • Silvally • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini
Cosmog • Cosmoem • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma
Generation VIII: Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Kubfu • Urshifu
Regieleki • Regidrago • Glastrier • Spectrier • Calyrex • Enamorus
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Pokémon
#642: Thundurus →


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