Tornadus (Incarnate)
Flying-type, Generation 5. Ranked #8 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Air Slash Grass Knot 16.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Air Slash. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tornadus (Incarnate) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 618
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,911 CP
Tornadus (Incarnate) moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Hurricane STAB | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Tornadus (Incarnate) runs Air Slash with Grass Knot — 16.3 DPS and 322 TDO as a Grass-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Air Slash and Hyper Beam.
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Air Slash builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Tornadus (Incarnate) places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #8 | A | 16.3 | 322 | Air Slash Grass Knot |
| Normal | #16 | C | 16.2 | 319 | Air Slash Hyper Beam |
| Flying | #20 | A | 16.5 | 326 | Air Slash Hurricane |
Evolution
Tornadus (Incarnate) does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 2
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Tornadus (Incarnate) raid guide
Best counters against Tornadus (Incarnate)
Use Tornadus (Incarnate) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Tornadus (Incarnate)
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate) knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 85 | 2,891 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 85 | 3,130 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,874 | 1,959 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,331 | 2,437 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,874 | 1,959 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,417 | 1,481 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,874 | 1,959 |
Is Tornadus (Incarnate) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tornadus (Incarnate) is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (266), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 47 |
| Lv 2 | 148 |
| Lv 3 | 249 |
| Lv 4 | 350 |
| Lv 5 | 451 |
| Lv 6 | 552 |
| Lv 7 | 653 |
| Lv 8 | 754 |
| Lv 9 | 855 |
| Lv 10 | 956 |
| Lv 11 | 1,051 |
| Lv 12 | 1,147 |
| Lv 13 | 1,242 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,338 |
| Lv 15 | 1,433 |
| Lv 16 | 1,529 |
| Lv 17 | 1,625 |
| Lv 18 | 1,720 |
| Lv 19 | 1,816 |
| Lv 20 | 1,911 |
| Lv 21 | 2,007 |
| Lv 22 | 2,102 |
| Lv 23 | 2,198 |
| Lv 24 | 2,294 |
| Lv 25 | 2,389 |
| Lv 26 | 2,485 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,580 |
| Lv 28 | 2,676 |
| Lv 29 | 2,772 |
| Lv 30 | 2,867 |
| Lv 31 | 2,915 |
| Lv 32 | 2,963 |
| Lv 33 | 3,011 |
| Lv 34 | 3,058 |
| Lv 35 | 3,106 |
| Lv 36 | 3,154 |
| Lv 37 | 3,202 |
| Lv 38 | 3,249 |
| Lv 39 | 3,297 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,345 |
| Lv 41 | 3,387 |
| Lv 42 | 3,430 |
| Lv 43 | 3,473 |
| Lv 44 | 3,517 |
| Lv 45 | 3,560 |
| Lv 46 | 3,604 |
| Lv 47 | 3,648 |
| Lv 48 | 3,692 |
| Lv 49 | 3,737 |
| Lv 50 | 3,782 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0641
- Form
- Incarnate
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 63.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0641_POKEMON_TORNADUS_INCARNATE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tornadus (Incarnate) in Pokemon GO?
Tornadus (Incarnate)'s best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Grass Knot (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tornadus (Incarnate)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tornadus (Incarnate) takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tornadus (Incarnate)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tornadus (Incarnate) reaches 3,782 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,345 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Tornadus (Incarnate)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tornadus (Incarnate) shows 1,911 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,389 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Tornadus (Incarnate) in Pokemon GO?
Tornadus (Incarnate) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tornadus (Incarnate) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tornadus (Incarnate) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.