# Tornadus - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set J

> Find the best Tornadus builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set J. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tornadus Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set J (`gen9vgc2025regj`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regj |
| **Usage** | 11% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj/Tornadus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj/Tornadus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set J Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj)

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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**: 99.953%
- **Bleakwind Storm**: 94.039%
- **Taunt**: 74.095%
- **Rain Dance**: 52.066%
- **Protect**: 46.086%
- **Sunny Day**: 14.513%
- **Other**: 19.247%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.965%
- **Defiant**: 0.035%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 35.116%
- **Sharp Beak**: 22.853%
- **Mental Herb**: 19.841%
- **Sky Plate**: 10.829%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.466%
- **Other**: 4.896%

## Common Teammates
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 43.187%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 42.984%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 37.968%
- **Rillaboom**: 31.907%
- **Incineroar**: 26.964%
- **Kyogre**: 22.902%

## FAQ for Tornadus in gen9vgc2025regj-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tornadus?
Tornadus is frequently paired with Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Calyrex-Shadow, Zamazenta-Crowned, Rillaboom. 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 `196/0/164/44/92/12`. This configuration accounts for 13.860% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tornadus?
Tornadus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.965%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (35.116%).

### What is the most common role for Tornadus?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Tornadus often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regj-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/gen9vgc2025regj/Tornadus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set J Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regj) - Build teams with Tornadus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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