Competitive Information for Tornadus (Therian) [Sun/Moon]
Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tornadus-therian? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unveil the power of Tornadus-Therian, an outstanding Pokémon known for its Flying typing! It's to see Tornadus-Therian show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Discover Tornadus-Therian's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Rocky Helmet / Flyinium Z
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Defog
- Taunt
In single battles, Tornadus's Support role is a prodigious. With Regenerator, Tornadus restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Tornadus is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Tornadus has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Tornadus and target side's hazards).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
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Item: Fightinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Return / Strength
- Sky Drop / Acrobatics
Prepare for single battles with Tornadus as a renowned Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using overwhelming physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Tornadus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Regenerator, Tornadus restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Tornadus has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Sky Drop is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Tornadus and foe fly up turn 1. Damages on turn 2).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Tornadus has no held item).
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Item: Darkinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 SpA / 76 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Psychic / Extrasensory
Prepare for single battles with Tornadus as a fabled Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Tornadus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Regenerator, Tornadus restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Tornadus has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Tornadus-therian? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Fightinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Return / Strength
- Sky Drop / Acrobatics
When it comes to double battles, Tornadus shines as a iconic Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Tornadus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Regenerator, Tornadus restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Tornadus has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Sky Drop is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Tornadus and foe fly up turn 1. Damages on turn 2).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Tornadus has no held item).
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Item: Flyinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 SpA / 76 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Tornadus proves to be a esteemed Special Sweeper for double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using lethal special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Tornadus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Regenerator, Tornadus restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Tornadus has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tornadus-therian can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Tornadus-therian.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tornadus-therian can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Tornadus-therian
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Tornadus-therian's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Tornadus-therian
- Defog
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Tornadus-therian in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 248/0/8/0/0/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 252/0/4/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Tornadus-therian's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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