Competitive Information for Tornadus [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Tornadus
Flying
Abilities:
PranksterPrankster: This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
, DefiantDefiant: This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
2x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Tornadus? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Tornadus in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Tapu%20LeleHoopa-UnboundLandorus-TherianTapu%20FiniMawile-MegaWhimsicottBlacephalonMew
Tapu%20LeleHoopa-UnboundLandorus-TherianTapu%20FiniMawile-MegaWhimsicottBlacephalonMew
Tornadus is a pretty decent Flying-typed Pokemon. It's normal to see Tornadus show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. Tornadus is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks.
Species: Tornadus
Item: Fightinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Return / Strength
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Sky Drop / Acrobatics
Item: Fightinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Return / Strength
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Sky Drop / Acrobatics
Physical Sweeper Tornadus (Defiant)
Tornadus is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Tornadus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Defiant, Tornadus's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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 nice amount of damage.
♦ 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).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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 nice amount of damage.
♦ 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).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tornadus
Item: Flyinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 SpA / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
Item: Flyinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 SpA / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
Special Sweeper Tornadus (Defiant)
Tornadus is a legendary Special Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Tornadus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Defiant, Tornadus's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ 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 flinch the target).
♦ 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 flinch the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ 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 flinch the target).
♦ 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Tornadus? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Tornadus in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Tapu%20LeleHoopa-UnboundLandorus-TherianTapu%20FiniMawile-MegaWhimsicottBlacephalonMew
Tapu%20LeleHoopa-UnboundLandorus-TherianTapu%20FiniMawile-MegaWhimsicottBlacephalonMew
Species: Tornadus
Item: Fightinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Return / Strength
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
- Sky Drop / Acrobatics
Item: Fightinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Return / Strength
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
- Sky Drop / Acrobatics
Doubles Physical Sweeper Tornadus (Defiant)
Tornadus is a legendary Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Tornadus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Defiant, Tornadus's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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 decent amount of damage.
♦ 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).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tornadus's speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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 decent amount of damage.
♦ 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).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tornadus
Item: Flyinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 SpA / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Icy Wind
Item: Flyinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 SpA / 156 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Icy Wind
Doubles Special Sweeper Tornadus (Defiant)
Tornadus is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Tornadus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Defiant, Tornadus's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ 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 flinch the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Tornadus learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tornadus 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
- 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: Brick Break, Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Tornadus's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Tornadus
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Superpower
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Tornadus in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Naive Nature ( 0/4/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Tornadus's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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