Tornadus (Pokémon)

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640MS.png #640: Virizion
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
Incarnate Forme
Therian 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
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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
Body04.png
Footprint
F641.png F000.png
Therian Forme
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
90
External Links

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 May 12, 2012.

Along with Thundurus and Landorus, 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, bird-like 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.

In the anime

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.

In the manga

Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokémon Adventures
Therian Forme Tornadus in Pokémon Adventures

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

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

In the Pocket Monsters BW manga

A Tornadus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)

Tornadus, along with Thundurus and Landorus, was captured by Giallo in Pokémon Adventures. He was first seen battling with 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)

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
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


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
Unobtainable


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)


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 Revival Herb (100%) Gold Bottle Cap Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Incarnate Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
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
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Tornadus's learnsets from other generations.


Side game data

Incarnate Forme

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2641.png
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: ★★★★

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True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Flying
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 15

#337
Shuffle641.png

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Paralysis Combo


Pokémon GO
GO641.png 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 Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Flying
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 125 Raise Max Level.png 10

#337
Shuffle641T.png

Risk-Taker
Increases damage randomly.


Pokémon GO
GO641T.png Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 238 Base Defense: 189
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

Evolution

641Tornadus.png
Unevolved
Tornadus
 Flying 



Forms

From the Pokémon world
Tornadus
Incarnate Forme
Tornadus
 Flying 

Reveal Glass
Reveal Glass


From the Interdream Zone
Tornadus
Therian Forme
Tornadus
 Flying 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 641.png Spr b 5b 641.png Spr 5b2 641.png Spr b 5b2 641.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 641T.png Spr b 5b2 641T.png
Spr 5b 641 s.png Spr b 5b 641 s.png Spr 5b2 641 s.png Spr b 5b2 641 s.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 641T s.png Spr b 5b2 641T s.png
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 641.png
Spr b 6x 641.png
Spr 6o 641.png
Spr b 6o 641.png
Spr 6x 641T.png
Spr b 6x 641T.png
Spr 6o 641T.png
Spr b 6o 641T.png
Spr 6x 641 s.png
Spr b 6x 641 s.png
Spr 6o 641 s.png
Spr b 6o 641 s.png
Spr 6x 641T s.png
Spr b 6x 641T s.png
Spr 6o 641T s.png
Spr b 6o 641T s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 641.png
Spr b 7s 641.png
Spr 7s 641.png
Spr b 7s 641.png
Spr 7s 641T.png
Spr b 7s 641T.png
Spr 7s 641T.png
Spr b 7s 641T.png
Spr 7s 641 s.png
Spr b 7s 641 s.png
Spr 7s 641 s.png
Spr b 7s 641 s.png
Spr 7s 641T s.png
Spr b 7s 641T s.png
Spr 7s 641T s.png
Spr b 7s 641T s.png
Front Back Front Back
641MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Tornadus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Tornadus is the only member of its trio whose Therian Forme is not immune to Electric-type attacks in normal battle conditions.
    • It is also the only one that can have a weakness to Electric-type attacks in standard battle conditions.
  • 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.[1] It may also have drawn 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; or from Huītzilōpōchtli, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird.

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
Japan Flag.png Japanese トルネロス Tornelos From tornado and Αἴολος Aiolos
France Flag.png French Boréas From Boreas, Greek god of the North Wind
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tornadus Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Boreos From Boreas (Greek god of the North Wind) and Aiolos
Italy Flag.png Italian Tornadus Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 토네로스 Tornelos Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 龍捲雲 / 龙卷云 Lóngjuǎnyún Means "Tornado cloud"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Incarnate Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
France Flag.png French Forme Avatar
Germany Flag.png German Inkarnationsform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Incarnazione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 화신폼 Incarnation Forme
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Materializada
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Avatar
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์มอวตาร
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dạng hiện thân

Therian Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
France Flag.png French Forme Totémique
Germany Flag.png German Tiergeistform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Totem
South Korea Flag.png Korean 영물폼 Sacred Beast Forme
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Therian
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Tótem
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์มสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Dạng linh thiêng


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