TL;DR. Tornadus is a pure flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 580. The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tornadus in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tornadus reaches 3,215 CP at level 40 and 3,678 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Tornadus first appeared on March 6, 2021, in its second raid release.
- Incarnate Forme
- Therian Forme
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 4 to Nov 8, 2026, Shadow 5-star (Incarnate Forme).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 to Dec 1, 2026 | Shadow 5-starIncarnate FormeComing up | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 8, 2026 | Shadow 5-starIncarnate Forme | Regular rotation |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starTherian Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starTherian Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | The Road of Legends |
Tornadus in competitive play.
Tornadus is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1118 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Tornadus.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tornadus, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tornadus?
Tornadus is a pure Flying-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Tornadus weak to?
Tornadus takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tornadus resistant to?
Tornadus is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Bug.
Does Tornadus evolve?
Tornadus does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Tornadus from?
Tornadus was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0641.
What are Tornadus's base stats?
Tornadus has HP 79, Attack 115, Defense 70, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 80, and Speed 111. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Tornadus's abilities?
Tornadus can have the ability Prankster, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.
Is Tornadus legendary or mythical?
Yes. Tornadus is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Tornadus's best stat?
Tornadus's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 4th of 109 Flying-type Pokémon.
Is Tornadus good?
Tornadus has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Flying-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Tornadus as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tornadus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tornadus vs. the average Flying-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 109 Flying-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tornadus | Flying avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 79 | 70 | +9 |
| Attack | 115 | 77 | +38 |
| Defense | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Special Attack | 125 | 72 | +53 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 69 | +11 |
| Speed | 111 | 82 | +29 |
| Total | 580 | 436 | +144 |
Tornadus appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Tornadus is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tornadus.
Every main-series game Tornadus is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlNot in the game
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterAlabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes (Blizzard) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega RubyObtainable
- One-time encounterSoaring in the sky (requires having Castform in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTradeTransfer only
- BlackObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Unova (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- WhiteTrade
- Event
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (Therian Forme)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tornadus appears in 3 episodes.
From BW059 (2011-12-15) through BW097 (2012-10-04).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Tornadus partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Tornadus partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Tornadus in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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