Tornadus (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tornadus (disambiguation).

Tornadus Cyclone Pokémon トルネロス Tornelos #641 Incarnate Forme Therian Forme Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Therian Forme Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Prankster Incarnate Forme Regenerator Therian Forme Cacophony Defiant Incarnate Forme Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Therian Forme Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Incarnate Forme 4'07" 1.4 m Therian Forme 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 138.9 lbs. 63.0 kg Incarnate Forme 138.9 lbs. 63.0 kg Therian Forme 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 261	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Incarnate Forme 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Therian Forme 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint Therian Forme
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 90
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Tornadus (Japanese: トルネロス Tornelos) is a Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Tornadus has a second Forme activated by using the Reveal Glass. Its original Forme, Incarnate Forme, will then become Therian Forme.

Its Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012.

Along with Thundurus, Landorus, and Enamorus, it is a part of the Forces of Nature.

Biology

In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is a green, muscular humanoid Pokémon, which resembles a genie. It is a male-only species with no female counterpart. On its forehead are two, purple, long and sharp horns. Tornadus has white, wavy and billowy styled hair, a spiky white mustache, and two pointed green ears on either side of its head. Its eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Tornadus's body is covered in various, irregularly shaped purple spots. Its broad, purple chest consists of two joined, partially diamond-shaped pectorals, and its shoulders, elbows and navel are adorned with raindrop like designs. It has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. Its lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a purple long, curling tail, tipped with a whirl. Spanning the length of its tail, Tornadus has several whorled structures. They are a light khaki color and follow the same direction as the tip of its tail.

In Therian Forme, Tornadus is a large, green, bipedal, long-necked, birdlike Pokémon. It now lacks any visible ears, and the horns on its forehead have become thinner and crest-like. Tornadus's hair is also now crest-like, and the direction of its hair whirl is reversed. The style of its hair is now more relaxed as well, proudly flowing down its long neck. Tornadus's mustache now takes on a more beak-like appearance, puffing out on the edges like coarse plumage against its cheeks. Its eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises which still lack visible pupils. Its chest is now fuller, but remains largely unchanged, while its navel is now bejeweled with a red gem. Tornadus's arms have now become large spanning, feathered wings; each possessing thumbs and five large, purple-tipped primary feathers. It has two strong legs and sharp talons, each with three sharp purple claws and one dewclaw. Tornadus's tail remains largely unchanged, although it appears slightly longer and less curved than before. On its lower back, it has a large trailing cloud-like puff.

Tornadus can travel at speeds of 200 miles per hour (320 kilometers per hour). It can also whip up storms with its tail and is able to blow away houses. This also has the effect of changing the seasons. Tornadus is feared and despised by people and farmers for the destruction it causes with its ferocious gales when unleashed. It also gets into violent crashes with Thundurus when the two meet. It has been observed traveling around oceans in its Theiran Form.

Tornadus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Bleakwind Storm.

In the anime

Main series

Incarnate Forme Tornadus in the anime

Therian Forme Tornadus in the anime

Major appearances

Tornadus (anime)

Tornadus made his main series debut in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1. He appeared in Milos Island's legend and then attacked unexpectedly when Ash, his friends, and Lewis tried to summon Landorus. Once Thundurus appeared, the two engaged in a fierce battle. He then appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2, where he ultimately was calmed by Landorus.

Tornadus appeared in both of his Formes in Unova's Survival Crisis!, where he was summoned to the Abyssal Ruins by Giovanni and sent on a rampage alongside Thundurus and Landorus. Eventually, he was freed by Meloetta and departed.

Other

A Therian Forme Tornadus appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air. He was among the many Flying-type Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

Minor appearances

Tornadus debuted in a cameo appearance during the ending credits of White—Victini and Zekrom, where he created a windstorm that Ash and his friends encountered.

GOTCHA!

A Tornadus briefly appeared in its Therian Forme as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokémon Adventures

Therian Forme Tornadus in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Tornadus debuted in Let's Master Pokémon Capturing!, where Monta chased it with the intent of catching it. However, Tornadus was difficult for Monta to catch, since he kept fleeing during each encounter. Using his newly evolved Watchog, Monta was finally able to catch him.

Pocket Monsters BW

A Tornadus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)

Tornadus, along with Thundurus and Landorus, was captured by Giallo in Pokémon Adventures. He was first seen battling Thundurus at the Battle Subway before his capture, and was later given to the Shadow Triad to be used to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. He made another appearance at the Pokémon League under Hood Man's control. He first appeared in A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway.

In the TCG

Main article: Tornadus (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Tornadus appears as a Spirit in its Incarnate Forme.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #147 Unova B2W2: #198 Black The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph. White Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away. Black 2 In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph. Y Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away. Omega Ruby The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph. Alpha Sapphire Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #231 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl. Incarnate Forme Legends: Arceus This storm-stirring Pokémon is said to cause the seasons to turn by whipping up the air. I suspect its humanlike form to be a false one. Therian Forme Legends: Arceus An example of what is known as a “form change,” though I suspect this strange avian guise to be Tornadus's true form. Tornadus has been sighted crossing the ocean while in this form.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black Roaming Unova (Only one) White Trade, Event Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Soaring in the sky (requires having Castform in party, Only one) Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Bonechill Wastelands (Only one)* (Only found during the request, Incarnate Forces of Hisui)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope (Random Legendary Encounter*) PokéPark 2 Cove Area MD GTI Silent Tundra (Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Conductor Room: King of the Sky (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sacred Plains: Stage 5 Shuffle Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Incarnate Forme) Event: Tornadus Appears (Therian Forme) Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release; Therian Forme) Rumble World Black Realm: Blustery Grove (Special Boss) Picross Area 29: Stage 11 (Therian Forme only)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2020, Garchomp SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
W	Milos Island Tornadus	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	70	December 16, 2011 to January 10, 2012
W	Milos Island Tornadus	Korean	Wi-Fi	70	May 14 to July 5, 2012
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus	American region	Online	60	July 1 to October 29, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus	American region	Online	100	July 1 to October 29, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus	PAL region	Nintendo Network	60	July 6 to 22, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus	PAL region	Nintendo Network	100	July 6 to 22, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	60	July 6 to 22, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Tornadus	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	100	July 6 to 22, 2018
UM	Korean League Season 2 Tornadus	all	South Korea	100	February 16 to 17, 2019

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Revival Herb (100%)	Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Incarnate Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 111		104 - 179	204 - 353
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Therian Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 121		113 - 190	222 - 375
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Tornadus is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 055 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1010 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 1515 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2020 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25 2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3030 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 3535 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4040 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4545 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 5050 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 5555 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 6060 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 6565 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 7070 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

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By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR89 TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tornadus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tornadus in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tornadus in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tornadus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5

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Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Icy Wind Ice Special 60 95% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Sludge Bomb Poison Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Psychic Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 —% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tornadus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Defog Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Sky Drop × Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tornadus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tornadus × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Incarnate Forme

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He was too powerful, so his power was confined in a Shrine. He caused trouble in the past, but he's calmed down and is enjoying the slow life.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 70 - 130 15 #337 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Paralysis Combo
Pokémon GO Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 266 Base Defense: 164 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bite, Air Slash Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Dark Pulse, Hyper Beam, Hurricane

Therian Forme

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #337 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 238 Base Defense: 189 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Astonish, Gust Charged Attacks: Heat Wave, Focus Blast, Psychic, Hurricane

Evolution

Unevolved Tornadus  Flying

Forms

From the Pokémon world Incarnate Forme Tornadus  Flying

Reveal Glass ↔

From the Interdream Zone Therian Forme Tornadus  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Tornadus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Tornadus is the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type.
• Tornadus is the only single-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
• When Tornadus appears on Route 7 in Pokémon Black, Thundurus's cry is heard.
• In an interview with Nintendo Dream, Ken Sugimori revealed that Tornadus was originally intended to be red.
• In Black 2 and White 2, Tornadus's Therian Forme had the same shape as its Incarnate Forme.

Origin

In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on Fūjin, the kami of wind. It may also have drawn some inspiration from genies.

In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a bird of prey, most likely an eagle, vulture, or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the Vermilion Bird of the Chinese Four Symbols constellation; from Huītzilōpōchtli, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird; or from Garuda, a mythical birdlike creature with both zoomorphic and anthropomorphic features.

Name origin

Tornadus and Tornelos may be a combination of tornado and Aeolus (ruler of the winds in Greek mythology).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese トルネロス Tornelos From tornado and Αἴολος Aiolos French Boréas From Borée Spanish Tornadus Same as English name German Boreos From Boreas (Greek god of the North Wind) and Aiolos Italian Tornadus Same as English name Korean 토네로스 Tornelos Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 龍捲雲 / 龙卷云 Lóngjuǎnyún From 龍捲風 / 龙卷风 lóngjuǎnfēng and 雲 / 云 yún Cantonese Chinese 龍捲雲 Lùhnggyúnwàhn From 龍捲風 lùhnggyúnfūng and 雲 wàhn

More languages Russian Торнадус Tornadus Transcription of English name Thai ทอร์เนลอส Thonelot Transcription of Japanese name

Incarnate Forme Language Title Japanese けしんフォルム Incarnation Forme Chinese Cantonese 化身形態 Fasān Yìhngtaai Mandarin 化身形態 / 化身形态 Huàshēn Xíngtài French Forme Avatar German Inkarnationsform Italian Forma Incarnazione Korean 화신폼 Incarnation Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Materializada Spanish Forma Avatar Thai ฟอร์มอวตาร Vietnamese Dạng hiện thân

Therian Forme Language Title Japanese れいじゅうフォルム Sacred Beast Forme Chinese Cantonese 靈獸形態 Lìhngsau Yìhngtaai Mandarin 靈獸形態 / 灵兽形态 Língshòu Xíngtài French Forme Totémique German Tiergeistform Italian Forma Totem Korean 영물폼 Sacred Beast Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Therian Spanish Forma Tótem Thai ฟอร์มสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ Vietnamese Dạng linh thiêng

Related articles

• Tornadus (anime)
• Forces of Nature
• Forces of Nature (Adventures)
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Legendary Pokémon

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