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The '''Forces of Nature''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|大自然の力|だいしぜんのちから}}''' ''forces of nature'') is a collective term to refer to the quartet of {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}. They are also known by fans as the '''kami quartet''', '''cloud quartet''', or '''Legendary genies'''. They were originally a trio when first introduced in {{2v2|Black|White}} before the introduction of Enamorus in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

The [[Reveal Glass]] will switch them between their [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Forces of Nature|Incarnate and Therian Formes]]. In Therian Forme, they are accessible from the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] and downloadable onto {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.

==Myths==

Upon visiting the Abundant Shrine, the player will cross a group of three children arguing just before the shrine. They collectively tell the folktale of how "Great Landorus" allegedly punished two other Legendary Pokémon (Tornadus and Thundurus) for wreaking massive destruction across the land with their ferocious gales and fierce thunderstorms. As such, the thankful inhabitants of the land—saved from the danger posed by the Cyclone and Bolt Strike Pokémon—constructed a shrine in honor of Landorus. While Tornadus and Thundurus always fought each other since the beginning of time, they tend to try and avoid each other in order to avoid the wrath of Landorus.

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, it is revealed that the Forces of Nature were in their Therian Formes in the time period depicted in the myth. A man suggests that he is unsure whether the Therian Formes or Incarnate Formes are the true Formes of the trio.  

The following are Forces of Nature's level-up movesets from {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}.

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| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''

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| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earth Power|{{ground color dark}}}}'''

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| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Wildbolt Storm|{{electric color dark}}}}'''

| colspan="5" style="background:#{{flying color dark}}; color: #C6B7F5; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|C6B7F5|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>

The player can encounter the Forces of Nature while [[soaring in the sky]]. Tornadus{{sup/6|OR}}/Thundurus{{sup/6|AS}} can be encountered in the Stormy Clouds located near [[Fortree City]] if the player has a {{p|Castform}} in their party. Landorus can also be encountered in the Stormy Clouds located near Fortree City as long as both Tornadus and Thundurus are in the player's party.

The player can encounter the Forces of Nature in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]]' Cliff World dimension by traveling through red warp holes in [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. Tornadus is exclusive to Ultra Sun, Thundurus is exclusive to Ultra Moon, and Landorus appears only if both Tornadus and Thundurus are in the player's party.

After the player receives the [[Task#Requests|request]] "Incarnate Forces of Hisui" from [[Cogita]], Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus can be found roaming [[Hisui]] in certain weather conditions. Tornadus can be found in [[Bonechill Wastelands]] during a snowstorm, Thundurus can be found between [[Sand's Reach]] and [[Lunker's Lair]] during a thunderstorm, and Landorus can be found on [[Ramanas Island]] during sunny weather. After the player completes the [[Pokédex]] entries for all three and reports back to Cogita, she reveals that there is a fourth member of the group, Enamorus, which she presents before it leaves. Enamorus can then be found in the [[Scarlet Bog]] (in any weather). After Enamorus's Pokédex entry is completed, Cogita rewards the player with the [[Reveal Glass]].

A great battle ensued, pitting the Therian Forme Forces of Nature under Giovanni's control against Ash, his friends, [[Ridley]] and {{an|Cynthia}}. However, after absorbing a {{m|Thunder}} attack from Thundurus, [[Ash's Pikachu]] used a gigantic {{m|Electro Ball}} that destroyed the pedestal atop the ruins, freeing Meloetta and causing Giovanni to accidentally look directly into the Reveal Glass. As a result of losing Meloetta, who acted as a medium for the use of the trio's power, the power possessed Giovanni and bent him on destroying all of Unova. After Giovanni was saved and Team Rocket fled a short time later, the Forces of Nature were calmed by Meloetta's singing and transformed back into their Incarnate Formes when Ridley used the Reveal Glass himself. They were last seen disappearing into a portal in the sky as the Abyssal Ruins returned to the depths of the ocean.

Only Tornadus appeared in the [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]] manga.

In the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, Team Plasma gained access to the Therian Formes of the Forces of Nature after acquiring the [[Reveal Glass]]. They were used by the Shadow Triad to battle {{adv|Blake}} at the [[Cold Storage]] and the {{adv|Swords of Justice}} near the [[Giant Chasm]]. After [[Kelden|Keldeo]] broke the Reveal Glass, the Forces of Nature were defeated, along with the Shadow Triad. Following this, the Forces of Nature escaped from Team Plasma's control.

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* In [[Generation V]], the Therian Formes cannot be traded.

* The members of this group are all weak to the {{t|Ice}} type, with Landorus having a double weakness to it.

* Tornadus and Thundurus were initially red and blue in color, but were changed as they clashed with {{p|Sawk}} and {{p|Throh}}, who were also designed after ''{{wp|Oni}}''. In addition, Landorus was added later when a change was made during development, suggesting that the Forces of Nature was meant to be a duo as opposed to initially a trio.<ref>[http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation of the Nintendo Dream interview]</ref>

The Incarnate Formes of the quartet appear to be based on {{wp|kami}} from Japanese mythology: {{wp|Fūjin}}, the kami of wind; {{wp|Raijin}}, the kami of thunder; {{wp|Inari Ōkami|Inari}}, the kami of harvests, and {{wp|Ugajin}}, the kami of fertility, respectively. Their Therian Formes seem to draw inspiration from the {{wp|Four Symbols|Four Auspicious Beasts}}: the {{wp|Vermillion Bird}}, the {{wp|Azure Dragon}}, the {{wp|White Tiger}}, and the {{wp|Black Tortoise}}.

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