Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Tornadus is a monotype flying Pokemon. It is a legendary Pokemon, which means that it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. Tornadus is classified by the Pokedex as the “Cyclone Pokemon” and that indicates its general capabilities in battle. This guide will showcase Torandus’s appearances in the anime, its capabilities in battle, as well as other general facts about Tornadus.
About Tornadus
Despite being a legendary Pokemon, Thundurus first appeared in the main series in the Black and White season with the episode Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 instead of its own movie. Tornadus is a legendary Pokemon which means that it does not have an evolved or pre-evolution form, however, it can change its form by using a Reveal Glass key item. When Tornadus changes form from its Incarnate form to Therian, it gains a little speed by sacrificing some of its offensive power. The Pokedex mentions that Tornadus is capable of blowing away houses with its power.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Not known to evolve from or into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away. |
Tornadus Base Stats
(Incarnate Forme)
| HP | 79 |
| ATTACK | 115 |
| DEFENCE | 70 |
| SP. ATTACK | 125 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 80 |
| SPEED | 111 |
| TOTAL | 580 |
(Therian Forme)
| HP | 79 |
| ATTACK | 100 |
| DEFENCE | 80 |
| SP. ATTACK | 110 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 90 |
| SPEED | 121 |
| TOTAL | 580 |
Appearance
Tornadus is a legendary Pokemon meant to represent a certain part of the forces of nature. As the only monotype Pokemon of the trio, its flying type is meant to represent powerful gusts of wind or tornadoes. Tornadus has a long tail with ornaments that resemble puffs of wind. Most of its body is green with purple patches and it resembles a genie floating on a cloud in its Incarnate form. In Tornadus’s Therian form, its arms convert into wings and it more closely resembles a green bird of prey. Its Therian form is actually shorter than its Incarnate form with its Incarnate form at 4 feet and 11 inches, or 1.5 meters, tall versus 4 feet and 7 inches, or 1.4 meters, tall for its Therian form.
Behavior
In the series, Tornadus is shown to have history with Thundurus and the two are often seen battling each other. The resulting catastrophe can often destroy the land nearby and in the series Milos Island was shown to be a wreckage after their battle. Tornadus and Thundurus often have to be dealt with through Landorus, which makes it similar to the story of Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza. However, Landorus often ends up contributing to the devastation caused by Thundurus and Tornadus. Despite Tornadus showing little regard for its surroundings during battle, it is not a malevolent Pokemon and is shown to repair Milos Island damage after the battle.
Strengths and Weaknesses
While Tornadus in its base form is quite powerful, its Therian form is harder to handle as an offensive threat. In Tornadus’s Therian form, it is faster but does not hit as hard. Its speed stat almost ensures that it always goes first and is still capable of dealing a large amount of damage. As a monotype flying Pokemon, Tornadus is 2x weak to rock, electric, and ice type moves, is immune to ground type moves and will resist fighting, bug, and grass type moves.
Shiny Tornadus
Shiny Tornadus received the short end of the stick among the trio of legendary Pokemon. It is nearly impossible to distinguish between a Shiny Tornadus and a regular Tornadus. The Shiny Tornadus has a slightly lighter green colored body from its regular form but the main difference is the tail as it turns from purple to darker shade of purple or what people have even called blue. Regardless, it can be difficult to discern between a Shiny Tornadus and a regular Tornadus but what makes it easier is the fact that like all shiny Pokemon, it gains a starry animation upon entering battle.
Best Moveset
If you would like to run Tornadus in competitive play, you will want to opt for its Therian form as it has a higher speed stat. You will also need to ensure that Tornadus is legal in the format you would like to compete in as many legendary Pokemon have specific rules for their inclusion. To succeed with Therian Tornadus in competitive play you will want to utilize it as a special attacking offensive Pokemon. Consider running Hurricane, Heat Wave/Superpower/Hidden Power Ice, Knock Off, and U-Turn. Hurricane benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Heat Wave/Superpower/Hidden Power Ice are interchangeable as type coverage options, Knock Off can deal with problematic items, and U-Turn can offer you an efficient switch out that can also trigger Therian Tornadus’s ability Regenerator.
| Hurricane | Heat Wave/Superpower/Hidden Power Ice |
| Knock Off | U-Turn |
How to Catch Tornadus in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain a Tornadus in Pokemon Go, your only option is to wait for one to appear as a tier five raid boss in Pokemon Gyms. As a legendary Pokemon, it cannot be hatched from eggs and you cannot encounter one in the wild. To make matters worse, it typically only appears as a tier five raid boss during special events. So keep your eyes peeled on nearby gyms for five star raids as well as current events to ensure you have an opportunity to encounter Tornadus. Since Tornadus does not evolve into any other Pokemon, you can utilize any candies you obtain for powering up your Tornadus. While there are two different forms for Tornadus and both are available in Pokemon Go, you will need to encounter each form separately as there is currently no in-game mechanic to swap between the two forms.
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Trivia
- Of the legendary Pokemon introduced in generation five, Tornadus is the only monotype Pokemon to be released.
- The inspiration for Tornadus’s design is likely based on the Fujin, a Japanese God of the wind.
- The name Tornadus is a combination of the words tornado and Aeolus (the ruler of winds in Greek myth).
FAQ
How do you evolve Tornadus?
Tornadus is a legendary Pokemon and as a result does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. It does have a separate form that can be changed through the use of a Reveal Glass key item. In Pokemon Go, you cannot evolve Tornadus either and both forms will need to be encountered separately.
How do you get Tornadus?
In Pokemon Black, after completing Tornadus’s questline in Mistralton City, you can encounter Tornadus as a roaming legendary. Like many of the other roaming legendary Pokemon, they can appear anywhere and will typically flee from battle. Use fast Pokemon to set up moves to prevent fleeing or use a Pokemon with the Arena Trap ability to prevent Tornadus from running. Try your best to lower its health and inflict a status move and use as many Pokeballs as it takes to capture Tornadus.
Which Tornadus form is better?
For Tornadus, its Therian form will increase its base speed stat. You will want to be as fast as possible in competitive play to ensure that you can move first more often. Typically Tornadus’s Therian form will perform better in battle, but in casual play you can use whichever form suits you best.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Cyclone Pokemon”. As a legendary Pokemon, Tornadus has no problems operating as an offensive Pokemon in battle. In the competitive formats where Tornadus is allowed, it has often been a Pokemon that required some form of coverage on every team. It is also a unique legendary Pokemon as it has two different forms to play with. Reserve a slot on your team for Tornadus if you want a powerful offensive flying type Pokemon.
FAQs
How do you complete the Pokédex do you have to catch them all? ›
You do not need to catch every creature, you just have to have seen them in the wild or in battles.
Is there a trick to catching Pokémon? ›You have the greatest chance of capturing the Pokémon while the colored ring is at its smallest diameter. At the opportune moment, fling the Poké Ball toward the Pokémon. If you are successful, the Poké Ball will capture the Pokémon. Watch out, though—Pokémon can break free from the Poké Ball.
Can you complete the Pokédex in any game? ›To complete every Pokedex Pokémon Sword and Shield has to offer, players must utilize both games, online trade, or Pokemon Home. Each game has version-exclusive Pokemon hence the need for both. However, players can instead use online trade or Pokemon Home to obtain the Pokemon they require.
Do you need Mew to finish Pokédex? ›To officially complete the Pokédex, you need to catch the first 150 Pokémon in the game, from Bulbasaur to Mewtwo. Having Mew, Meltan, and Melmetal registered to the device will certainly give you bragging rights, but they don't count toward the final tally.
Can you get Shiny Charm without trading? ›The box legendary Pokemon and all of the Paradox Pokemon need to be traded into your game in order to get the Shiny Charm. Most of the other exclusives can be found in Tera Raid battles online.
How many perfect Pokémon do you need for the Pokédex? ›[Verification] Perfect Dex seems to be unlocked after 20 perfect pokemon. : r/TheSilphRoad.
How do I improve my catching Pokémon? ›- Head to the Ultra Wormhole. ...
- Get Your Pokémon in Sync. ...
- Carefully Weaken Your Foe. ...
- Put `Em to Sleep. ...
- Train Pokémon for the Job. ...
- Stock Up on Poké Balls. ...
- Bust Out the Good Stuff. ...
- Be Careful with Your Master Ball.
You'll need to use the best Pokeballs, lower the HP of your target Pokémon as much as possible, and use status effects like Sleep or Paralyze. Sometimes, using specialty Pokeballs like Net Balls or Dusk Balls will make capturing certain Pokémon easier, but in my experience, it's all about HP and status effects.
How do you catch Pokémon more effectively? ›If successful, the Poké Ball will hit the Pokémon and, hopefully, catch it. To increase your chances, aim your throw so the Poké Ball lands as close as possible to the centre of the coloured circle. To increase your chances further, throw the Poké Ball at the coloured circle when it's at it's smallest.
What happens when you 100% Pokedex Arceus? ›By completing the Pokedex in Arceus, players not only get bragging rights and the eternal praise of Professor Laventon, they also receive a Shiny Charm. Using the Shiny Charm makes it significantly easier to find Shiny Pokemon in the wild.
Do you need research level 10 to get Arceus? ›
To complete a Pokédex entry in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you need to complete enough Research Tasks for that Pokémon species until you've reached Research Level 10.
Can you complete Pokedex without Arceus? ›In a series first, Pokémon Legends: Arceus players won't need to trade with friends in order to complete the game's Pokédex. Instead, Game Freak has simplified some classic evolution methods, allowing a solo player to get every monster in the game without help.
What happens when you finish Pokedex? ›At the end of the game and after completing it 100% by catching all of the 400 Pokémon you encounter (400 Pokémon on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet at the time of writing this), you need to log in to your Pokédex and follow the text readings where there will be loads of congratulations and instructions about what to do ...
How many Pokémon are there? ›The 1015 Pokémon are organized by their number in the National Pokédex—an in-game electronic encyclopedia that provides various information on Pokémon.
What is better dex rewards? ›Better Dex Rewards is a Pixelmon sidemod that adds the ability for server owners to create PokéDex tiers that will reward players based on their PokéDex progress. This sidemod is a replacement for the SimpleDexRewards sidemod that is no longer maintained.
What is the rarest Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond? ›- 1 Honey Tree Munchlax. This, the rarest Pokemon, arguably in the entire franchise, is still very much a feature in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- 2 Feebas. ...
- 3 Spiritomb. ...
- 4 All Starter Pokemon. ...
- 5 Eevee. ...
- 6 Porygon. ...
- 7 Ditto. ...
- 8 Rotom. ...
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl contain 151 Pokemon for players to find, but doing so doesn't mean players have "beat" the game. Once obtained, the National Dex unlocks a further 342 new creatures to search for.
What Pokémon is 114 in Brilliant Diamond? ›114: Unown. No Trainer in Sinnoh has an Unown on their team, so you'll need to encounter the Symbol Pokémon in the wild. They can only be found at Solaceon Ruins, an optional area that you can visit by entering the cave at the far-east end of Solaceon Town.
Is Mew the only Pokémon that can learn every move? ›Mew is notable for its unique ability to learn every Technical Machine, Technical Record, Hidden Machine, and Move Tutor move (except those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as Volt Tackle and Secret Sword).
Can you get Mew in brilliant diamond without lets go? ›In order to claim Mew, head to Floaroma Town, which is one of the first you'll travel to on your journey. In a field filled with flowers, there is an old man and an old woman. Speak to the woman and she'll comment that she has a Pokemon she wishes you to take care of. That Pokemon is Mew.
Who made the first Pokedex? ›
In the Pokémon continuity, the Pokédex was invented by Professor Oak, a respected professor in the science of Pokémon. However, later on, it was mentioned that the Pokédex entries were written by Professor Westwood of the Seafoam Islands.
What happens if you trade a shiny? ›If you are trading Legendaries and Shinies you both own, the cost is the same as a Standard Pokémon you don't own, such as a regional or a Unown form. But if one of you don't have a Legendary or Shiny in a trade, then the cost jumps up massively.
How do you get free shiny charms? ›Step 2: Return to the Academy, go to the Biology Lab, and talk to Jacq, your biology and homeroom teacher. If you visit Jacq throughout the game, he'll give you rewards based on how much of the Pokédex you've completed. If you've caught all 400 Pokémon, he will reward you with the Shiny Charm.
What are the shiny odds with a sandwich? ›The base rate for finding a shiny Pokémon is 1/4096, which is miniscule. However, with sandwiches, the Shiny Charm, and Mass Outbreaks, the chances rise dramatically: Base shiny rate: 1/4086.
What Pokémon is 777 in the Pokedex? ›Togedemaru - #777 - Serebii.net Pokédex.
Who is the 1000th Pokémon? ›The 1000th Pokémon is officially revealed as the Steel/Ghost type, Gholdengo. is he… you know?
What is the strongest Pokémon in the Pokedex? ›- 8 Kingler.
- 7 Braviary.
- 6 Meowstic.
- 5 Raichu.
- 4 Magcargo.
- 3 Tyranitar.
- 2 Regigigas.
- 1 Gardevoir.
Although the item's rarity hurts it, the Master Ball is the overall best Poke Ball in terms of catch rate. It just needs to be used wisely.
Do quick balls work on Legendaries? ›The vast majority of Legendary Pokemon are known to have a catch rate of 3, the lowest out of any of the critters, so Quick Balls are never guaranteed to work.
Does lowering stats help catch Pokémon? ›If f is greater than or equal to M, the Pokémon is caught. Otherwise, the Pokémon breaks free. In practical terms, lowering the target's HP to 1/3 of its maximum will guarantee capture with a Poké Ball, while lowering it to 1/2 will guarantee capture with a Great Ball.
How many hours does it take to 100% Pokémon Legends: Arceus? ›
When focusing on the main objectives, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is about 25 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 78 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Can you keep playing Arceus after you beat it? ›Re-Challenge the Eight Main Bosses
Once players have completed the main story, they'll be able to return to each of the five Noble Pokemon and challenge them once again. After completing the game's 28th mission, they'll then gain the ability to re-challenge Dialga, Palkia, and Arceus as well.
Capture all 237 of Hisui's main Pokémon. You have to capture them, it's not enough to register them. You don't need to capture Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai or Shaymin. You can do these quests whenever you want (if you capture them you will have 241, Arceus as final Pokémon, 242 out of 242).
What is Arceus max level? ›One of the new mechanics introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus is Research Levels for your Pokédex. It's no longer enough to simply see or catch a Pokémon, each has a list of Research Tasks to complete in order to raise that species' Research Level, up to a maximum level of 10.
What are the shiny odds at research level 10? ›For each specific Pokémon you reach research rank level 10, the odds of finding a Shiny of that specific Pokémon gets sliced down from the base 1 in 4,096 to 1 in 2,048.25. That alone basically doubles your chances. Level 10 research rank isn't the highest level that you can reach for a Pokémon's Pokédex entry.
Who is the best starter in Pokémon Legend Arceus? ›That being said, our pick for the best starter in Pokemon Legends Arceus is Rowlet. Unlike the other two, it has dual typing of Flying/Grass, meaning it's strong against more enemies and also can learn a higher variety of moves.
What is Arceus highest level Alpha? ›The highest-level Alpha Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a Garchomp that has grown all the way to level 85. It should be one of the last you'll collect on your journey, but the payoff will be well worth the wait. Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokemon found in the freezing Alabaster Icelands.
Can you evolve Haunter without trading Arceus? ›In Pokemon Legends Arceus, some classic Pokemon have had their evolution methods revised. One such Pokemon is Haunter, who used to require you to trade to evolve to Gengar - but no longer.
Is it possible to complete the pokedex without trading legends Arceus? ›In a series first, Pokémon Legends: Arceus players won't need to trade with friends in order to complete the game's Pokédex. Instead, Game Freak has simplified some classic evolution methods, allowing a solo player to get every monster in the game without help.
Is it possible to complete the pokedex without trading scarlet? ›2 Trade With Friends
Because of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokedex exclusives, players can't actually complete the Pokedex without online play.
Do you need to catch every Pokémon to complete the Pokedex in sword? ›
So ever since gen 3 I believe, you only have to encounter every Pokemon to complete the Pokedex.
What is a perfect Pokédex entry? ›Completing the Pokedex is the Only Way to Catch Arceus
Completing the Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex is actually the only way to catch Arceus himself. To be clear, completing the Pokedex doesn't mean having a perfect entry for every Pokemon — it just means having a Level 10 entry for each Pokemon.
You can evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but as longstanding fans will know, this requires trading your precious Pokémon to another player.
How tall is Koraidon? ›Height 8' 02" Weight 668.0 lbs.
Can you trade every Pokémon? ›Trading is only available for Trainers that are Level 10 or above. Certain Pokémon cannot be traded. Mythical Pokémon (like Mew) and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot be traded.
Do you need both Legendaries to complete the Pokédex? ›To complete the full Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex, you will need to own both Zamazenta and Zacian.
Can you catch all 400 Pokemon in sword and shield? ›Pokemon Sword and Shield - Catching All 400 Pokemon in the Galar Pokedex. A more manageable and self-contained Pokedex worked out very well for this lifelong fan. After 44 hours and 54 minutes on my in-game timer, I finally completed the Galar Pokédex.