Tornadus (Therian)
Therian
Gust
Bleakwind Storm
Tornadus (Therian) is a Legendary Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#641, Generation 5). With a max CP of 3,635 and base stats of 238/189/188 (Atk/Def/Sta), Tornadus (Therian) has a total stat product of 615. Tornadus (Therian)'s best moveset is Gust and Bleakwind Storm, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Tornadus (Therian) is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Grass-type attacks. Tornadus (Therian) is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Gust
Bleakwind Storm
Astonish
Bleakwind Storm
Gust
Bleakwind Storm
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Tornadus (Therian)'s best offensive moveset is Gust combined with Bleakwind Storm, achieving 19.0 DPS and 374 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #4, Tier S). Alternatively, Tornadus (Therian) can serve as a Ghost-type attacker with Astonish and Bleakwind Storm (#16, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Gust (12.5 DPS), while Astonish generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Bleakwind Storm is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Tornadus (Therian) as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsTornadus (Therian) is not currently available as a raid boss. When Tornadus (Therian) returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Tornadus (Therian) from raids would have 1837 CP at level 20, or 2296 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Tornadus (Therian)
Tornadus (Therian) is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Tornadus (Therian) as Raid Counter
Tornadus (Therian) is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Tornadus (Therian)
Tornadus (Therian) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Tornadus (Therian) is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Tornadus (Therian) knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Tornadus (Therian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Tornadus (Therian) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Tornadus (Therian) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Tornadus (Therian) from raids or eggs will show 1,837 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Tornadus (Therian) is a Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 615. With its high Attack stat (238), Tornadus (Therian) is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Tornadus (Therian). These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Tornadus (Therian)'s performance.
Tornadus (Therian)'s moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Tornadus (Therian) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Tornadus (Therian)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Tornadus (Therian) is a top-tier Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #4 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 3,635 at level 50 and base stats of 238/189/188 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Gust and Bleakwind Storm for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Flying-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.