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.
In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away.
In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Tornadus for 42-50%. Celebi's Psychic hits Tornadus for 39-46%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tornadus View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch42-50% Superpower42-49% Pursuit28-33% U Turn37-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Tornadus View Celebi builds →Psychic39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tornadus View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch32-37% Mach Punch17-20% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tornadus View Breloom builds →Mach Punch21-25% Bullet Seed13-16% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tornadus View Politoed builds →Scald32-37% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Tornadus Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Prankster and Leftovers support Tornadus's hit-and-run approach, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Flying coverage adds versatility.
Best Build
Tornadus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- U Turn
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Tornadus can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Ghost and Normal. The offense anchors on Hurricane and Fly while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tornadus in Black 2 & White 2
Tornadus doesn't appear in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer it from Black, Ultra Sun, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Tornadus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Black 2 & White 2.
Also found in:
Tornadus Guide
For the Black 2 & White 2 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. Hurricane with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 a mixed attacker with base 115 Attack and 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 Black 2 & White 2, run Hurricane, Tailwind, U Turn, and Focus Blast on Tornadus. Hurricane is the most common pick at 23% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves