Type matchups
Damage Tornadus takes from each attacking type.
As a Flying type, Tornadus has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 79
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 111
- Total
- 580
Tornadus has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its Attack (115) and Sp. Atk (125) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 111 beats 91% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 79 HP, 70 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Tornadus can have the abilities Prankster and Defiant.
How to beat Tornadus
Tornadus takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Flying moves. Iron Thorns hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Flying moves. Magnezone hits for 2× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Flying moves.
Evolution
Tornadus does not evolve.
Best counters to Tornadus
Other Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Tornadus weak to?
As a Flying type, Tornadus takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Tornadus resistant to?
Tornadus resists Fighting, Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Tornadus?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Iron Thorns and Magnezone, which hit Tornadus with super-effective attacks.