# Tornadus-Therian - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Tornadus-Therian builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tornadus-Therian Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/vgc2018/Tornadus-Therian)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Tornadus-Therian
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Hurricane**: 97.958%
- **U-turn**: 83.634%
- **Tailwind**: 41.968%
- **Protect**: 35.542%
- **Taunt**: 32.991%
- **Knock Off**: 26.280%
- **Focus Blast**: 19.697%
- **Superpower**: 14.516%
- **Heat Wave**: 11.994%
- **Sky Drop**: 10.556%

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

## Common Items
- **Flyinium Z**: 64.150%
- **Fightinium Z**: 19.252%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.838%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 4.427%
- **Life Orb**: 2.598%
- **Other**: 3.734%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 35.659%
- **Politoed**: 34.224%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 27.015%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 18.986%
- **Pelipper**: 18.610%
- **Volcarona**: 18.584%

## FAQ for Tornadus-Therian in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tornadus-Therian?
Tornadus-Therian is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Politoed, Manectric-Mega, Swampert-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Tornadus-Therian weak to and resistant against?
Tornadus-Therian is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tornadus-Therian?
The top build for Tornadus-Therian features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `84/0/4/236/4/180`. This configuration accounts for 29.510% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tornadus-Therian?
Tornadus-Therian is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (100.000%) and the item **Flyinium Z** (64.150%).

### What is the most common role for Tornadus-Therian?
Based on common item usage (Flyinium Z), Tornadus-Therian often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tornadus-Therian?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 121 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tornadus-Therian on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Tornadus-Therian) - 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-Therian
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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