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Tornadus (トルネロス, Tornelos) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Flying legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth generation games Black and White. Its one of the Forces of Nature along with Thundurus, Landorus and Enamorus.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

In Incarnate Form, 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. It stays in Incarnate Forme when staying in a region.

Therian Form[]

In Therian Form, 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 Tornadus is believed to be the true form of Tornadus. It has been observed traveling around oceans in its Therian Form. The Therian Forme of Tornadus was first discovered by Professor Burnet.

Appearances[]

Origin[]

In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on Fūjin, the kami of wind. It may also have drawn some inspiration from Jinn. In Therian Forme, Tornadus is based on the Vermilion Bird.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
Pokémon White Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Pokémon Black 2 In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away.
Pokémon White 2 In every direction it flies, creating winds so powerful, they blow everything away.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
Pokémon Y Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Pokémon Omega Ruby The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Tornadus expels massive energy from its tail, causing severe storms. Its power is great enough to blow houses away.
Pokémon 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[]

Title Entry
Pokémon 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.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Roaming Unova
Pokémon Black 2
Pokémon Dream Radar
Pokémon White 2
Pokémon Dream Radar
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Soaring in the sky (Requires Castform)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Bonechill Wastes


Base Stats[]

Incarnate[]

Base Stats
HP 79
Attack 115
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 125
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 111
Total 580

Therian[]

Base Stats
HP 79
Attack 100
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 121
Total 580


Form Change[]

Tornadus
Reveal Glass
Tornadus
Therian Form
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Moveset[]

Main article: Tornadus/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Incarnate[]

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Therian[]

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Trivia[]

  • Tornadus is the first pure Flying-type Pokémon.
  • Tornadus is the only member of the Forces of Nature to be a single-type Pokémon.
  • 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.
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