Tornadus (Pokémon)
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Tornadus (Japanese: トルネロス Tornelos) is a Flying-type legendary Pokémon.
While he is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, he has a second Forme activated by using the Reflecting Mirror. His original Forme, Incarnate Forme, will then become Therian Forme.
His Therian Forme was officially revealed May 12, 2012.
Along with Thundurus and Landorus, he is a part of the Kami trio.
Biology
Physiology
In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is a green, muscular humanoid Pokémon, which resembles a genie. On his 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 his head. His eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Tornadus' body is covered in various, irregularly shaped purple spots. His broad, purple chest consists of two joined, partially diamond shaped pecks and his shoulders, elbows and navel are adorned with raindrop like designs. He has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. His lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a purple long, curling tail, tipped with a whirl. Spanning the length of his tail, Tornadus has several whorled structures. They are a light Khaki color, and follow the same direction as the tip of his tail.
In Therian Forme, Tornadus is a large, green, bipedal, long-necked, bird-like Pokémon. He now lacks any visible ears, and the horns on his forehead have become thinner and crest-like. Tornadus' hair is also now crest-like, and the direction of his hair whirl is reversed. The style of his hair is now more relaxed as well, proudly flowing down his long neck. Tornadus' mustache now takes on a more beak-like appearance, puffing out on the edges like course plumage against his cheeks. His eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises which still lack visible pupils. His chest is now fuller, but remains largely unchanged, while his navel is now bejeweled with a red gem. Tornadus' arms have now become large spanning, feathered wings; each possessing thumbs and five large, purple tipped primary feathers. He has two strong legs and sharp talons, each with three sharp purple claws and one dewclaw. Tornadus' tail remains largely unchanged, although it appears slightly longer and less curved then before. On his lower back, he has a large trailing cloud-like puff.
Gender differences
Tornadus is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Special abilities
Tornadus can travel at speeds of 200 miles per hour (300 kilometers per hour). He can also whip up storms with his tail, and is able to blow away houses.
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
A Tornadus debuted in the main series 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.
Minor appearances
Tornadus made his debut in a cameo appearance in the credits of White - Victini and Zekrom.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Tornadus, along with Thundurus and Landorus, is captured by Rood in the Pokémon Adventures manga. He was first seen battling with Thundurus at 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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tornadus (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
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Pokémon Rumble Blast | Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope (Random Legendary Encounter)* |
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Milos Island Tornadus | [[List of local Japanese Wi-Fi (White only) event Pokémon distributions in Generation List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Milos Island Tornadus#Milos Island Tornadus|Milos Island Tornadus]] | Japanese Wi-Fi (White only) | 2011 | 70 | Never |
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Samroseuseom Tornadus | [[List of local Korean Wi-Fi (White only) event Pokémon distributions in Generation List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Samroseuseom Tornadus#Samroseuseom Tornadus|Samroseuseom Tornadus]] | Korean Wi-Fi (White only) | 2012 | 70 | Never |
Held items
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Events* | Revival Herb (100%) |
Stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. | ||||||||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Role Play | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
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By events
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Event | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Milos Island TornadusWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Lv.70 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Evolution
Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV. | |||||||
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Tornadus is the only pure Flying-type Pokémon. However, other Pokémon are able to temporarily become pure Flying types through their Abilities or moves, such as Kecleon and Arceus.
- This also makes him the only single-type Pokémon with a unique type 'combination'.
- Tornadus and Thundurus have identical base stat distribution in their Incarnate Formes.
- Tornadus is the only Generation V legendary Pokémon with only one type.
- When Tornadus appears on Route 7, Thundurus's cry is heard.
- Tornadus is the last single-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
Origin
In Incarnate Forme, Tornadus is based on Fūjin, the kami of wind. It may also have drawn inspiration from genies.
In Therian Forme, Tornadus seems to be based on a bird of prey, most likely an eagle, vulture or other large avian species. It may also draw inspiration from the Vermilion Bird of the Chinese Four Symbols constellation, or from Huitzilopochtli, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a hummingbird.
In an interview with Nintendo Dream, Ken Sugimori revealed that Tornadus was originally intended to be red.
Name origin
Tornadus and Tornelos are derived from tornado.
In other languages
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