Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Tornadus Movesets and Best Builds

This is a guide to movesets and best builds for using Tornadus in competitive play for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, Tera Type, and Held Items to use with Tornadus, as well as its strengths and weakness.

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Tornadus Base Stats, Type, Ability and Weakness

Incarnate Forme
Therian Forme
Nat. Dex #641Type
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) ImageTornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Abilities
Prankster
Defiant (Hidden)
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Electric Type IconPokemon Ice Type IconPokemon Rock Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type IconPokemon Fire Type IconPokemon Water Type IconPokemon Poison Type IconPokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Psychic Type IconPokemon Ghost Type IconPokemon Dragon Type IconPokemon Dark Type IconPokemon Steel Type IconPokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type IconPokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Nat. Dex #641.1Type
Tornadus (Therian Forme) ImageTornadus (Therian Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Abilities
Regenerator
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Electric Type IconPokemon Ice Type IconPokemon Rock Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type IconPokemon Fire Type IconPokemon Water Type IconPokemon Poison Type IconPokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Psychic Type IconPokemon Ghost Type IconPokemon Dragon Type IconPokemon Dark Type IconPokemon Steel Type IconPokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type IconPokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Base Stats

Tornadus Base Stats

Incarnate Forme
Therian Forme
Stat Value Rank
HP
79
297
Atk
115
118
Def
70
384
SpAtk
125
53
SpDef
80
269
Speed
111
63
Total
580
83
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
79
297
Atk
100
201
Def
80
271
SpAtk
110
108
SpDef
90
176
Speed
121
35
Total
580
83
Explanation of Pokemon Stats

Tornadus Level 50 Stats

Incarnate Forme
Therian Forme
Stat Value Rank
HP
79
297
Atk
115
118
Def
70
384
SpAtk
125
53
SpDef
80
269
Speed
111
63
Total
580
83
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
79
297
Atk
100
201
Def
80
271
SpAtk
110
108
SpDef
90
176
Speed
121
35
Total
580
83
Explanation of Pokemon Stats

Best Nature for Tornadus

Best Natures
Timid
(+Spe, -Atk)
Modest
(+Sp. Atk, -Atk)

What are Natures?

Doubles Movesets for Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)

Build Name Recommendation
Regulation G Rain Support ★★★★★

Regulation G Rain Support Moveset & Best Build

Nature Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EV Spread 4 HP / 252 Sp. Atk / 252 Spe
Final Stat Values 155 HP / 90 Def / 177 Sp. Atk / 100 Sp. Def / 179 Spe
Ability Prankster
Tera Type Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Held Item Covert Cloak
Moveset Bleakwind Storm
Taunt
Tailwind
Rain Dance

Summary

Pokeball IconBest Prankster Tailwind Pokemon.

Pokeball IconStrong Attack in Bleakwind Storm.

Pokeball IconCan Terastallize to deal even more damage if necessary.

Ability and Held Item

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) Image
Ability Held Item
Prankster Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Covert Cloak ImageCovert Cloak

Prankster with Tailwind is a devastating combo. So much so, that players have resorted to playing Murkrow early on in Scarlet and Violet. Having that combo on a Legendary Pokemon with better all-around stats and doesn't need to hold Eviolite is powerful combo.

Tornadus has Covert Cloak as its chosen Held Item, as it allows Tornadus to not get flinched by Fake Out, or get its Speed dropped by opposing Electroweb or Icy Wind.

Moves Breakdown

Bleakwind Storm Taunt
Tailwind Rain Dance

Bleakwind Storm is Tornadus' primary STAB move, which is a spread move that also has a chance at lowering the opposing side's Speed, maintaining Speed superiority on your side.

Taunt gives Tornadus a way to shut down set up Pokemon, such as Pokemon with Trick Room, or Swords Dance. It is also good against opposing Tornadus, especially if they do not run Mental Herb themselves. Additionally, Amoonguss will opt to run Rocky Helmet in Regulation D, instead of Mental Herb, to help combat Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style. Taunting these Amoonguss can help take them out of the match.

Tailwind helps Tornadus' team gain an all-important Speed boost. This is Tornadus' most important move, and rarely should choice to cut for a different move.

Rain Dance allows Tornadus to set Rain for its team, and overwrite the effects of existing weather. This is especially valuable for teammates like Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style, who get to enjoy the damage boost from Rain to its Surging Strikes.

Best Tera Type: Dark

Dark Tera Type Matchup
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Dark Tera can protect Tornadus from Prankster Taunt from opposing Prankster Pokemon like Tornadus-I and Thundurus-I. This will not always be your Tera option, however, and will likely only be used in rare situations.

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EV Spread and Nature

This build focuses on fast offense, so a full 252 are put into Special Attack and Speed. The remaining 4 EVs are put into HP to slightly increase Tornadus' HP.

Other Viable Moves

Air Slash A decent single-target STAB option that has a chance at flinching.

Key Damage Calculations

Attack Icon Pokemon SVDamage Dealt to Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Bundle Image 124 Sp. Atk
Offensive EV Investment:
252 Sp. Atk
Item: Booster Energy
Freeze-Dry
140 ~ 168 (90.3 ~ 108.3%)
50% Chance to OHKO
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Hands Image 140 Atk
Offensive EV Investment:
124 Atk
Item: Assault Vest
Thunder Punch
182 ~ 216 (117.4 ~ 139.3%)
Guaranteed OHKO
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Landorus (Therian Forme) Image 145 Atk
Offensive EV Investment:
252 Atk
Item: Assault Vest
Rock Slide
102 ~ 122 (65.8 ~ 78.7%)
Guaranteed 2-Hit KO

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How to Use Tornadus Effectively

Use Tailwind for Speed Advantage

Prankster and Tailwind is a consistent and effective way to give your side a Speed advantage. Use Tornadus to enable attackers with middling Speed.

Use Tornadus' Other Support Options

Bleakwind Storm can also reduce the opposing side's Speed, while Taunt can disrupt opposing set up Pokemon. It can also take away a support Pokemon's options if they are not running Mental Herb themselves.

How to Build a Team with Tornadus

Tornadus is best in teams that can take advantage of Tailwind. Teammates that can take advantage of weather is also a plus, especially if they can enjoy damage boosts from weather.

Sample Doubles Team

Special Attacker / Rain Setter Support / Special Attacker
Kyogre ImageKyogre Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) ImageTornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Support / Physical Attacker Support / Physical Attacker
Incineroar ImageIncineroar Tsareena ImageTsareena

In Regulation G, Tornadus-I can set Tailwind and position Kyogre to sweep. It can also manually set up Rain with Rain Dance in case an opponent would attempt to switch in their own counter Weather.

Tsareena can protect Kyogre from Fake Out and Rillaboom's Priority Grassy Glide with its [Queenly Majesty(/games/Pokemon-Scarlet-Violet/archives/389472) Ability. Kyogre's Rain can also protect Tsareena from super-effective Fire-type Attacks.

Incineroar can still offer consistent support even in a team with Rain, as it can Intimidate and pivot out with U-Turn or Parting Shot.

Counters for Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)

Knock it Out with Super-Effective Attacks

Tornadus will usually carry Mental Herb, Covert Cloak or Focus Sash. A super-effective Move and a Priority Move can take it out before it gets multiple turns to support its team.

Flinch Tornadus with Fake Out

Fake Out will force Tornadus to Terastallize or Protect. This can allow a teammate to use a move before Tornadus establishes Tailwind or disrupt with Taunt.

Best Pokemon to Use

Pokemon Description
Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can reduce Tornadus's Defense stats with Sword of Ruin, and attack with a powerful Ice Move.
▶️Chien-Pao Best Movesets
Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle Ranking: ★★★★★
・Good matchup against Tornadus and its usual teammates.
・Can hit Tornadus with a super-effective Ice-type Attack.
▶️Iron Bundle Best Movesets
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can use Fake Out to disrupt Tornadus and prevent it from setting up.
・Can KO Tornadus with a super-effective Electric-type Attack.
▶️Iron Hands Best Movesets

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