# Tornadus - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tornadus in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Tornadus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Tornadus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Taunt**: 92.195%
- **Tailwind**: 79.075%
- **Hurricane**: 50.724%
- **Air Slash**: 45.649%
- **Role Play**: 44.349%
- **Grass Knot**: 27.489%
- **Protect**: 23.180%
- **Icy Wind**: 19.710%
- **Other**: 17.629%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 38.059%
- **Focus Sash**: 37.469%
- **Lum Berry**: 18.359%
- **Other**: 3.880%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 72.140%
- **Amoonguss**: 60.144%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 49.646%
- **Gengar**: 30.593%
- **Palkia**: 25.752%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 16.469%

## FAQ for Tornadus in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Tornadus?
The most common moves for Tornadus are Taunt, Tailwind, Hurricane, Air Slash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tornadus?
Tornadus is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Amoonguss, Kyogre-Primal, Gengar. 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 50.274% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tornadus?
Tornadus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (38.059%).

### What is the most common role for Tornadus?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Tornadus often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Tornadus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*