# Tornadus - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tornadus in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Tornadus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Tornadus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.188%
- **Hurricane**: 91.044%
- **Heat Wave**: 86.598%
- **Rain Dance**: 85.553%
- **Protect**: 13.361%
- **Air Slash**: 7.966%
- **Other**: 16.289%

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

## Common Items
- **Flyinium Z**: 82.343%
- **Firium Z**: 4.891%
- **Fightinium Z**: 4.459%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.671%
- **Other**: 4.637%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 78.814%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 78.530%
- **Politoed**: 76.356%
- **Ludicolo**: 76.023%
- **Celesteela**: 72.525%
- **Bisharp**: 4.910%

## FAQ for Tornadus in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tornadus?
Tornadus is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Swampert-Mega, Politoed, Ludicolo. 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 92.994% 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 **Flyinium Z** (82.343%).

### What is the most common role for Tornadus?
Based on common item usage (Flyinium Z), Tornadus often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Tornadus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Tornadus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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