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 #0641 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 Cacophony Therian Forme Cacophony Defiant Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Therian Forme Cacophony Regenerator Therian Forme
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered 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 0 lbs. 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 form activated by using the Reveal Glass. Its original form, 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.

In the anime, it is associated with Meloetta.

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 chest consists of two joined diamond-shaped pectorals, its shoulders and elbows are adorned with magatama shapes, and on top of its navel is a teardrop, all colored purple. 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.

Tornadus can travel at speeds of 200 miles per hour (320 kilometers per hour). It can also whip up frigid 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 clashes with Thundurus when the two meet, having fought its brethren since the beginning of time. Tornadus can unleash mini whirlwinds along with surrounding itself with a cloud shield to protect itself from harm. Tornadus lives in the sky and usually around snowy regions. Tornadus is permanently in its Incarnate Forme while living in a region. It can unleash mini icy whirlwinds along with surrounding itself with a wind shield to protect itself from harm.

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

Forms

Tornadus has two forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme.

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 that 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 less curved than before. On its lower back, it has a large trailing cloud-like puff.

The Therian Forme of Landorus is its true, original form as revealed by the Reveal Glass. It is known to travel around oceans in its Therian Form in search of a region to reside in. It is known to travel around oceans in its Therian Form in search of a region to reside in. In this form, it is known to inhabit the Interdream Zone. The Therian Forme of Tornadus was first discovered by the Celestica people who resided in Hisui and worshiped it. Its name was coined by Professor Burnet.

Incarnate Forme	Therian Forme

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #147 Unova  B2  W2 : #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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black Roaming Unova (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) White Trade, Event Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar (Therian Forme)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Soaring in the sky (requires having Castform in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) 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) (Incarnate Forme) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill WastesBlizzard (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOME

In side games

Tornadus in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope (Random Legendary Encounter*; Incarnate Forme) PokéPark 2 Cove AreaPost-game (Incarnate Forme) MD GTI Silent Tundra (Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) (Incarnate Forme) Rumble U Conductor Room: King of the Sky (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sacred Plains: Stage 5 Rumble World Black Realm: Blustery Grove (Special Boss)(Therian Forme from 12:00 to 1:00 AM/PM, otherwise Incarnate Forme) Picross Area 29: Stage 11 (Therian Forme)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2020, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Incarnate Forme) Event: Tornadus Appears (Therian Forme) Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release; Therian Forme) Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Skyla (Anniversary 2022) & Tornadus (Therian Forme) Master Fair sync pair scout: Cheren (Champion) & Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)

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

By leveling up

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

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 7777 Bleakwind Storm Flying Special 100100 08080% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM214 TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 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 or an alternate form of Tornadus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

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 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

Side game data

Incarnate Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon at the Island of Storms Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal I'm a legend who rides on divine winds to summon storms! Come forth, tempest! Low HP (< 50%) So, I'm getting a bit worn out...
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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon at the Island of Storms Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal I'm a legend who rides on divine winds to summon storms! Come forth, tempest! Low HP (< 50%) So, I'm getting a bit worn out...

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, Bleakwind Storm*

Form data

Tornadus has two interchangeable forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme. Its Therian Forme was introduced in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

By default, Tornadus is in its Incarnate Forme. When exposed to the Reveal Glass, it changes into its Therian Forme; if exposed to the Reveal Glass again, it reverts to Incarnate Forme. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Tornadus cannot be traded while in Therian Forme. This prevents Therian Forme from being traded to Pokémon Black and White, where it doesn't exist.

The two forms have different base stats, Abilities, and cries. Its Therian Forme only has one possible Ability, despite its Incarnate Forme also having a Hidden Ability.

From the Pokémon world Incarnate Forme Tornadus  Flying

Reveal Glass ↔

From the Interdream Zone Therian Forme Tornadus  Flying

Tornadus Incarnate Forme  Flying  Prankster Hidden: Defiant HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 79 115 70 125 80 111

Tornadus Therian Forme  Flying  Regenerator HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 79 100 80 110 90 121

Evolution data

Unevolved 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 Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Incarnate Forme Tornadus in the anime

Therian Forme Tornadus in the anime

Main series

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 his 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 caught by Giallo in A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway. He was first seen battling Thundurus near 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Tornadus (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Tornadus appears as a Spirit in its Incarnate Forme.

Trivia

• Tornadus and Thundurus have identical base stat distributions in their Incarnate Formes.
• Tornadus is the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type, making the type the last one to have a single-type Pokémon.
  • Due to being a pure Flying-type, Tornadus is the only Pokémon that can have the Flying-type backdrop in the Hall of Fame after defeating the Pokémon League in Black and White and Black 2 and White 2. This backdrop will always reflect the Pokémon's primary type, but all half-Flying-type Pokémon had Flying as their secondary type.
  • Tornadus is the only member of the forces of nature to be a single-type Pokémon.
• 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 colored red, to pair with Thundurus's blue. Tornadus's color was changed because the pair ended up looking too similar to Throh and Sawk.
• 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 Jinn or an Anemoi. For the latter it may be specifically inspired by the north wind Boreas, who brings the winter, which is shown in the Pokémon's signature move, Bleakwind Storm.

In Therian Forme, Tornadus resembles a bird of prey; it is mostly similar to an eagle, vulture, or other large avian species. It is also loosely inspired by the Vermilion Bird (Chinese: 朱雀 Zhūquè) of the Chinese Four Symbols. It may also draw inspiration from other avian mythological figures, such as 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; also spelled Αἴολος Aiolos).

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 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 Hindi टॉरनैरॉस Torneros Transcription of Japanese name 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 Hindi इंकार्नेशन फ़ॉर्म Incarnation Form Indonesian Bentuk Inkarnasi Italian Forma Incarnazione Korean 화신폼 Incarnation Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Materializada Spanish Forma Avatar Thai ฟอร์มอวตาร Turkish Enkarne Formu 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 Hindi सेक्रेड बीस्ट फ़ॉर्म Sacred Beast Form Indonesian Bentuk Therian* Bentuk Theria* Italian Forma Totem Korean 영물폼 Sacred Beast Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Therian Spanish Forma Tótem Thai ฟอร์มสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ Turkish Theria Formu 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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