For the Legends: Arceus meta, At 580 BST, Tornadus is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper. Tailwind with Adrenalineorb is the standard set.

What is Tornadus weak to?

In Legends: Arceus, watch for Raikou (Electric), Walrein (Ice), and Rhyperior (Rock) when using Tornadus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

What is the best ability for Tornadus?

Tornadus gets Prankster and Defiant. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 111 Speed, Prankster gives Tornadus an edge before opponents can react.

What role does Tornadus play in battle?

Tornadus is leaning toward the special side (base 125 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 111 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.

What are the best moves for Tornadus?

In Legends: Arceus, run Tailwind, Acrobatics, Facade, and Hammerarm on Tornadus. Tailwind is the most common pick at 14% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.

Tornadus - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Sweeper

BTier

111Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Tornadus's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats

Pseudo

HP79

Attack115

Defense70

Sp. Atk125

Sp. Def80

Speed111

Total580

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight63.0 kg

Base XP290

Abilities

PranksterPopular

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

DefiantHAPopular

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

EV Yield

HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

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.

Legends: Arceus

Tornadus Weakness

Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Tornadus for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. With 79 HP and balanced defenses, Tornadus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Tornadus Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartGood

3Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock

½xResist

Grass Fighting Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (3)

Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Tornadus in Legends: Arceus (Best Counters)

Thundurus ElectricFlying	B
Obtain MethodCoastlands Camp Interact Encounter Available Move Moves SparkLv. 14 Damage vs Tornadus Spark 2x 73-86% View Thundurus builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 34 SparkLv. 18 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Tornadus Thunderbolt 2x 102-120%KO Spark 2x 50-60% Thunder Shock 2x 46-55% View Magnezone builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	B
Available Move Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Damage vs Tornadus Rock Slide 2x 99-118%KO View Rhyperior builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 25 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Tornadus Thunderbolt 2x 90-106%KO Thunder Shock 2x 41-48% View Jolteon builds →
Electivire Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 34 Thunder PunchLv. 25 SparkLv. 11 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Tornadus Thunderbolt 2x 79-94% Thunder Punch 2x 90-106%KO Spark 2x 77-91% Thunder Shock 2x 36-43% View Electivire builds →

Legends: Arceus Evolution

A Flying-type legendary, Tornadus doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#641TornadusDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Arceus Tornadus Best Moveset

Most things take neutral or super-effective damage from this set. Tornadus runs Flying and Normal coverage backed by Adrenalineorb for extra utility. Max Attack and Speed EVs and Prankster make the coverage actually threatening.

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

The offense anchors on Hurricane and Bleakwind Storm, with coverage across 8 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Tornadus that handles most situations. Hurricane and Bleakwind Storm give it enough punch where it matters.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 7

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 11

Twister

D4010020Dragon

Lv 14

Air Cutter

C609525Flying

Lv 22

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

Lv 31

Extrasensory

C8010020Psychic

Lv 41

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 47

Hurricane

A1107010Flying

Lv 52

Bleakwind Storm

—1008010Flying

TM Moves

Tornadus can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Tornadus doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

Tutor

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

Tutor

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

Tutor

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

Tutor

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

Tutor

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

Tutor

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

Tutor

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

Tutor

Rest

C——10Psychic

Tutor

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

Tutor

Sludge Bomb

B9010010Poison

How to Get Tornadus in Legends: Arceus

You'll find Tornadus at Bonechill Wastes as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.

Best Locations to Catch Tornadus in Legends: Arceus

Bonechill Wastes

Interact with Pokemon

Limited

Request: Incarnate Forces of Hisui

Tornadus Guide

For the Legends: Arceus meta, At 580 BST, Tornadus is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper. Tailwind with Adrenalineorb is the standard set.
In Legends: Arceus, watch for Raikou (Electric), Walrein (Ice), and Rhyperior (Rock) when using Tornadus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Tornadus gets Prankster and Defiant. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 111 Speed, Prankster gives Tornadus an edge before opponents can react.
Tornadus is leaning toward the special side (base 125 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 111 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Legends: Arceus, run Tailwind, Acrobatics, Facade, and Hammerarm on Tornadus. Tailwind is the most common pick at 14% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.

Game Availability

Since Black & White, Tornadus has appeared in 9 games. Legendary Pokemon like Tornadus are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.

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