# Tornadus - VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tornadus in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Tornadus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Tornadus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Tornadus.

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.758%
- **Bleakwind Storm**: 96.718%
- **Taunt**: 79.757%
- **Protect**: 75.190%
- **Rain Dance**: 30.214%
- **Other**: 18.363%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.997%
- **Defiant**: 0.003%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 32.260%
- **Sharp Beak**: 29.753%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 13.050%
- **Focus Sash**: 8.982%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.683%
- **Sky Plate**: 4.229%
- **Other**: 4.043%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 52.789%
- **Rillaboom**: 44.926%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 43.602%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 41.873%
- **Smeargle**: 37.236%
- **Kyogre**: 32.418%

## FAQ for Tornadus in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Tornadus?
The most common moves for Tornadus are Tailwind, Bleakwind Storm, Taunt, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tornadus?
Tornadus is frequently paired with Calyrex-Shadow, Rillaboom, Zamazenta-Crowned, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tornadus?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tornadus?
The top build for Tornadus features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/116/44/92/12`. This configuration accounts for 23.139% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tornadus?
Tornadus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.997%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (32.260%).

### What is the most common role for Tornadus?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Tornadus often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tornadus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 111 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tornadus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Tornadus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Tornadus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*