# Tornadus - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tornadus in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Tornadus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Tornadus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.956%
- **Icy Wind**: 91.493%
- **Hurricane**: 83.166%
- **Protect**: 71.347%
- **Air Slash**: 13.577%
- **Heat Wave**: 11.325%
- **Taunt**: 11.059%
- **Other**: 18.077%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.974%
- **Defiant**: 0.026%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 76.931%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.652%
- **Life Orb**: 4.374%
- **Safety Goggles**: 4.347%
- **Mental Herb**: 4.040%
- **Other**: 3.657%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 82.428%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 72.924%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 58.361%
- **Amoonguss**: 44.612%
- **Kartana**: 43.231%
- **Regieleki**: 31.705%

## FAQ for Tornadus in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Tornadus?
The most common moves for Tornadus are Tailwind, Icy Wind, Hurricane, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tornadus?
Tornadus is frequently paired with Kyogre, Zacian-Crowned, Landorus-Therian, Amoonguss. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 53.112% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tornadus?
Tornadus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.974%) and the item **Focus Sash** (76.931%).

### What is the most common role for Tornadus?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Tornadus often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the ss-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/ss/Tornadus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*