Tornadus (Incarnate) Raid Guide

Tornadus (Incarnate)

Tornadus is a Tier 5 Raid Boss in Pokémon GO, with a raid CP of 46044. Being the only pure Flying-type legendary in the game, Tornadus counters consist of strong Electric, Ice, and Rock types.

Tornadus-Incarnate can be caught with the following Combat Power values:

  • 1828 – 1911 CP at Level 20, no weather boost
  • 2285 – 2389 CP at Level 25 with Windy weather boost

Tornadus (Incarnate) can be taken down with three trainers under ideal conditions, however, it is recommended that you use between 4-6 high-level trainers or 7-9 lower level trainers when taking on this legendary raid boss. Tornadus Incarnate Forme is a possible duo against most move sets with favorable weather boost and best friend bonus.

In this guide, we will cover what the best counters to take down Tornadus are, what the best strategy is, and what CPs you should watch out for after your successful battle.

Tornadus counters

# Pokémon Fast Move Charge Move Time to win Deaths
1. Rampardos (Shadow) Smack Down Rock Rock Slide Rock 33 377s
2. Rayquaza (Mega) Dragon Tail Dragon Dragon Ascent Flying 17 442s
3. Diancie (Mega) Rock Throw Rock Rock Slide Rock 22 421s
4. Rhyperior (Shadow) Smack Down Rock Rock Wrecker Rock 24 417s
5. Raikou (Shadow) Thunder Shock Electric Wild Charge Electric 23 430s
6. Xurkitree Thunder Shock Electric Discharge Electric 26 424s
7. Mamoswine (Shadow) Powder Snow Ice Avalanche Ice 31 414s
8. Electivire (Shadow) Thunder Shock Electric Wild Charge Electric 29 420s
9. Magnezone (Shadow) Spark Electric Wild Charge Electric 20 453s
10. Zapdos (Shadow) Thunder Shock Electric Thunderbolt Electric 23 444s
11. Tyranitar (Mega) Smack Down Rock Stone Edge Rock 14 487s
12. Manectric (Mega) Thunder Fang Electric Wild Charge Electric 25 441s
13. Zekrom Charge Beam Electric Fusion Bolt Electric 18 475s
14. Aerodactyl (Mega) Rock Throw Rock Rock Slide Rock 20 474s
15. Thundurus (Therian) Volt Switch Electric Wildbolt Storm Electric 25 464s
16. Luxray (Shadow) Spark Electric Wild Charge Electric 31 447s
17. Weavile (Shadow) Ice Shard Ice Avalanche Ice 34 457s
18. Rampardos Smack Down Rock Rock Slide Rock 34 458s
19. Tyranitar (Shadow) Smack Down Rock Stone Edge Rock 22 492s
20. Mewtwo (Shadow) Psycho Cut Psychic Thunderbolt Electric 32 460s
21. Golem (Alola Shadow) Rock Throw Rock Wild Charge Electric 27 487s
22. Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) Ice Fang Ice Avalanche Ice 34 474s
23. Ampharos (Mega) Volt Switch Electric Zap Cannon Electric 21 522s
24. Rhyperior Smack Down Rock Rock Wrecker Rock 25 508s
25. Baxcalibur Ice Fang Ice Avalanche Ice 25 508s
26. Raikou Thunder Shock Electric Wild Charge Electric 23 518s
27. Manectric (Shadow) Thunder Fang Electric Wild Charge Electric 43 473s
28. Aggron (Shadow) Smack Down Rock Meteor Beam Rock 21 541s
29. Electivire Thunder Shock Electric Wild Charge Electric 30 505s
30. Magnezone Spark Electric Wild Charge Electric 21 544s

When picking Tornadus counters, Electric Pokémon are your best option with shadow Raikou at the top and Xurkitree just behind, as they will deal super-effective damage and are not weak to any moves Tornadus can bring to the fight. There are several very good Electric options, and you can’t go wrong with any listed above.

Shadow Rampardos is the top DPS option as a Rock type attacker but is weak to Tornadus’ charge move Grass Knot and will faint quickly so is best reserved for larger groups. If the game doesn’t offer up Rampardos as an option in the recommended team, it is probably a good idea to leave them on the bench.

Mamoswine and its shadow version are solid options as Ice-type attackers to round out your team, delivering super-effective ice damage. However it’s dual ground-typing makes it weak to Grass Knot as well, so be wary when bringing Mamo along.

Tornadus Moveset Analysis

Tornadus can have the following moves in a raid battle and when captured:

Fast Moves Charge Moves
  • Bite Dark
  • Air Slash Flying
  • Grass Knot Grass
  • Hyper Beam Normal
  • Dark Pulse Dark
  • Hurricane Flying

As I’ve mentioned a couple of times, Grass Knot is the only move that will deal super effective damage against any of the solid counters that you’ll be using against Tornadus. Hyper Beam will deal solid amounts of neutral normal damage, so watch out for that as well, for a favorable match-up. Other than that, none of the other moves are overtly scary, and should not give you too much trouble.

Incarnate Forme Tornadus Stats

Tornadus (Incarnate) Flying
Max CP at lvl 40 3345
Max CP at lvl 50 3782
ATK 266 DEF 164 HP 188
Weak to Resistances
Ice Electric Rock Ground Bug Fighting Grass

 

Shiny Incarnate Forme Tornadus

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I've been playing Pokemon Go since the game launched way back in 2016, I am a loyal Valor player and also a content creator on YouTube going by the name Professor Glaw.

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