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Tornadus is a Flying-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tornadus’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tornadus guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Abilities |
| Quick Facts | Stats |
| Best Moves | All Moves |
| Weaknesses | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Tornadus is a Flying-type Legendary Pokemon from the Forces of Nature group. It has Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme, with Therian Forme accessed through the Reveal Glass in supported games.
Competitive Overview
Tornadus is useful in competitive play because Prankster gives priority to status moves, while Therian Forme can use Regenerator for pivoting. It often supports teams with Tailwind, disruption and strong Flying-type pressure.
Here are the key facts to know about Tornadus, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tornadus
National Dex
#0641
Type
Flying
Species
Cyclone Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
138.9 lbs / 63.0 kg
63.0 kg
Abilities
Prankster, Defiant, Regenerator
Use the stat table below to review Tornadus’s base stats across Pokemon games.
These are some of Tornadus’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Flying-type special attack with high damage potential.
A reliable Flying-type special move that can cause flinching.
A strong support move that boosts the team’s Speed for several turns.
Useful physical coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can hit Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.
A sound-based attack that can provide steady damage.
Coverage against Rock, Steel, Dark and Ice-type Pokemon.
A reliable defensive move for scouting and stalling turns.
Use the section below to view Tornadus’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available yet.
Tornadus is a Flying-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice, Rock
Resistances
Grass, Fighting, Bug
Immunity
Ground
Tornadus’s abilities shape how it performs in battle across different Pokemon games.
Prankster is one of this Pokemon’s official abilities across Pokemon games.
Defiant is one of this Pokemon’s official abilities across Pokemon games.
Regenerator is one of this Pokemon’s official abilities across Pokemon games.
Tornadus does not evolve. It can change between Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme with the Reveal Glass in supported games.
Forme
Default form
Forme
Changed with the Reveal Glass
Tornadus is usually obtained through Legendary encounters, roaming encounters, Dynamax Adventures, transfer or special game-specific methods depending on the title.
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Earlier Games |
Not available in this generation. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Special encounter or evolve/obtain through Unova availability depending on the version. |
 Pokemon White |
Special encounter or evolve/obtain through Unova availability depending on the version. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Special encounter or evolve/obtain through Unova availability depending on the version. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Special encounter or evolve/obtain through Unova availability depending on the version. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Transfer from another game when available. |
 Pokemon Y |
Transfer from another game when available. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Obtain through DLC areas, transfer or supported availability depending on the Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Obtain through DLC areas, transfer or supported availability depending on the Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game unless transferred through supported services. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game unless transferred through supported services. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer, evolve or catch depending on current game compatibility and DLC availability. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer, evolve or catch depending on current game compatibility and DLC availability. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data should be checked against current Legends Z-A availability and updates. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tornadus. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tornadus is a Flying-type Pokemon.
Tornadus is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.
Tornadus’s abilities are Prankster, Defiant, Regenerator.
Tornadus’s best moves often include Hurricane, Air Slash, Tailwind, Crunch.
Tornadus is usually obtained through Legendary encounters, roaming encounters, Dynamax Adventures, transfer or special game-specific methods depending on the title.
Tornadus does not evolve. It can change between Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme with the Reveal Glass in supported games.
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