[OVERVIEW]
Flying
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Tornadus-T is great at forcing progress against defensive and offensive foes alike, as well as gaining momentum for Flying teams due to Regenerator and fantastic utility with Knock Off and U-turn. Its high Special Attack allows it to put a dent in targets like defensive Toxapex, Amoonguss, and Gastrodon. Tornadus-T's Speed allows it to check many threats like Choice Band Galarian Zapdos and Urshifu-R. Unfortunately, Tornadus-T fears Knock Off from the likes of Ferrothorn and Clefable. Tornadus-T also dislikes faster Pokemon that it is unable to threaten, like Tapu Koko and Zeraora, due to its only average bulk and mediocre defensive typing. Additionally, its wallbreaking power is limited to Knock Off and Hurricane, leaving it hopeless against some specially defensive walls.
[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Hurricane
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Taunt
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Timid
evs: 200 HP / 56 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to the combination of Regenerator + U-turn, Tornadus-T is fantastic at forcing damage over long periods of time. Hurricane is its only option strong enough to deal good damage to bulkier Pokemon like Slowbro, Toxapex, and Landorus-T. Knock Off is necessary to cripple Pokemon like Rotom-W, Heatran, and Galarian Slowking, which aren't afraid of Tornadus-T's other moves. Taunt allows Tornadus-T to break through Pokemon with recovery like Slowking and Toxapex a bit more easily. It also shuts down status moves like Heatran's Stealth Rock and Toxic and Ferrothorn's Leech Seed. Alternatively, Toxic can be used to set a timer on Pokemon like Tapu Koko, Tyranitar, and Roost Zapdos. 200 HP EVs prevents Victini from OHKOing Tornadus-T with V-create; Choice Band Victini gets hit by Knock Off before it can OHKO.
Tornadus-T and Landorus-T form a strong, bulky core, with Landorus-T switching into Electric-type attacks from the likes of Tapu Koko and Zeraora for Tornadus-T. It can also set Stealth Rock, allowing Tornadus-T's U-turn and the switches it forces to more easily make progress against the opposing team. Landorus-T also threatens bulky Flying-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Galarian Slowking, which Tornadus-T might have trouble beating even with Knock Off. Tornadus-T checks dangerous offensive Pokemon like Galarian Zapdos and Urshifu-R in return. Thundurus-T greatly appreciates Tornadus-T crippling checks like Heatran, Galarian Slowking, and Tyranitar with Knock Off. Additionally, Thundurus-T and Landorus-T together form a potent VoltTurn core with Tornadus-T, as well as offering Tornadus-T teams two Electric-immune Pokemon. Corviknight and Celesteela's Steel typing lets them take Ice-type moves, which scare out Tornadus-T. In return, Tornadus-T can remove items from defensive Pokemon that beat them like Slowking. Galarian Moltres greatly appreciates Tornadus-T softening up its checks like Tyranitar and Drapion. In return, Galarian Moltres dismantles Psychic-types like Hatterene and Mew effortlessly. Choice Band Galarian Zapdos is another excellent wallbreaker that appreciates Tornadus-T's utility, especially safe switches from U-turn. Alternatively, Galarian Zapdos can run a Choice Scarf set to beat Pokemon like Choice Scarf Kyurem and Arctozolt in hail, which would otherwise threaten Tornadus-T. Tornadus-T can be prone to losing its item, as Pokemon that Tornadus-T likes to stay in against, like Toxapex and Ferrothorn, run Knock Off. Thus, Tornadus-T appreciates Defoggers like Mantine and Zapdos.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Flying
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Heat Wave is a powerful coverage option that lets Tornadus-T hit Steel-types like Ferrothorn. Nasty Plot + Knock Off allows Tornadus-T to act as an excellent wallbreaker, as Hurricane switch-ins like Heatran and Galarian Slowking get chipped by Knock Off, letting Tornadus-T clean with Nasty Plot later. Defog can be used, as, even if it loses Heavy-Duty Boots, Tornadus-T's Regenerator allows it to consistently clear entry hazards.
Checks and Counters
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Flying
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**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Tapu Koko and Zeraora can switch into Tornadus-T's Hurricane and threaten it back with a fast, super effective Electric-type attack. Additionally, Swift Swim users like Barraskewda and Kingdra can take advantage of Tornadus-T's average bulk and OHKO it easily.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Tornadus-T has trouble breaking through Pokemon like Toxapex and Galarian Slowking without Nasty Plot, even with Knock Off. Both can easily recover their health with Regenerator and tank Tornadus-T's Hurricanes.
**Paralysis**: Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Zapdos can paralyze Tornadus-T with Thunder Wave and Static, respectively. Paralysis cripples Tornadus-T's potent Speed and prevents it from effectively using moves like Knock Off and U-turn.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Hyperspace12, 469369]]
- Flying analysis by: [[Hyperspace12, 469369]]
- Quality checked by: [[Felines, 290520], [maroon, 305839]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988], [Finland, 517429]]
Flying
========
Tornadus-T is great at forcing progress against defensive and offensive foes alike, as well as gaining momentum for Flying teams due to Regenerator and fantastic utility with Knock Off and U-turn. Its high Special Attack allows it to put a dent in targets like defensive Toxapex, Amoonguss, and Gastrodon. Tornadus-T's Speed allows it to check many threats like Choice Band Galarian Zapdos and Urshifu-R. Unfortunately, Tornadus-T fears Knock Off from the likes of Ferrothorn and Clefable. Tornadus-T also dislikes faster Pokemon that it is unable to threaten, like Tapu Koko and Zeraora, due to its only average bulk and mediocre defensive typing. Additionally, its wallbreaking power is limited to Knock Off and Hurricane, leaving it hopeless against some specially defensive walls.
[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Hurricane
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Taunt
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Timid
evs: 200 HP / 56 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to the combination of Regenerator + U-turn, Tornadus-T is fantastic at forcing damage over long periods of time. Hurricane is its only option strong enough to deal good damage to bulkier Pokemon like Slowbro, Toxapex, and Landorus-T. Knock Off is necessary to cripple Pokemon like Rotom-W, Heatran, and Galarian Slowking, which aren't afraid of Tornadus-T's other moves. Taunt allows Tornadus-T to break through Pokemon with recovery like Slowking and Toxapex a bit more easily. It also shuts down status moves like Heatran's Stealth Rock and Toxic and Ferrothorn's Leech Seed. Alternatively, Toxic can be used to set a timer on Pokemon like Tapu Koko, Tyranitar, and Roost Zapdos. 200 HP EVs prevents Victini from OHKOing Tornadus-T with V-create; Choice Band Victini gets hit by Knock Off before it can OHKO.
Tornadus-T and Landorus-T form a strong, bulky core, with Landorus-T switching into Electric-type attacks from the likes of Tapu Koko and Zeraora for Tornadus-T. It can also set Stealth Rock, allowing Tornadus-T's U-turn and the switches it forces to more easily make progress against the opposing team. Landorus-T also threatens bulky Flying-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Galarian Slowking, which Tornadus-T might have trouble beating even with Knock Off. Tornadus-T checks dangerous offensive Pokemon like Galarian Zapdos and Urshifu-R in return. Thundurus-T greatly appreciates Tornadus-T crippling checks like Heatran, Galarian Slowking, and Tyranitar with Knock Off. Additionally, Thundurus-T and Landorus-T together form a potent VoltTurn core with Tornadus-T, as well as offering Tornadus-T teams two Electric-immune Pokemon. Corviknight and Celesteela's Steel typing lets them take Ice-type moves, which scare out Tornadus-T. In return, Tornadus-T can remove items from defensive Pokemon that beat them like Slowking. Galarian Moltres greatly appreciates Tornadus-T softening up its checks like Tyranitar and Drapion. In return, Galarian Moltres dismantles Psychic-types like Hatterene and Mew effortlessly. Choice Band Galarian Zapdos is another excellent wallbreaker that appreciates Tornadus-T's utility, especially safe switches from U-turn. Alternatively, Galarian Zapdos can run a Choice Scarf set to beat Pokemon like Choice Scarf Kyurem and Arctozolt in hail, which would otherwise threaten Tornadus-T. Tornadus-T can be prone to losing its item, as Pokemon that Tornadus-T likes to stay in against, like Toxapex and Ferrothorn, run Knock Off. Thus, Tornadus-T appreciates Defoggers like Mantine and Zapdos.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Flying
--------
Heat Wave is a powerful coverage option that lets Tornadus-T hit Steel-types like Ferrothorn. Nasty Plot + Knock Off allows Tornadus-T to act as an excellent wallbreaker, as Hurricane switch-ins like Heatran and Galarian Slowking get chipped by Knock Off, letting Tornadus-T clean with Nasty Plot later. Defog can be used, as, even if it loses Heavy-Duty Boots, Tornadus-T's Regenerator allows it to consistently clear entry hazards.
Checks and Counters
===================
Flying
--------
**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Tapu Koko and Zeraora can switch into Tornadus-T's Hurricane and threaten it back with a fast, super effective Electric-type attack. Additionally, Swift Swim users like Barraskewda and Kingdra can take advantage of Tornadus-T's average bulk and OHKO it easily.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Tornadus-T has trouble breaking through Pokemon like Toxapex and Galarian Slowking without Nasty Plot, even with Knock Off. Both can easily recover their health with Regenerator and tank Tornadus-T's Hurricanes.
**Paralysis**: Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Zapdos can paralyze Tornadus-T with Thunder Wave and Static, respectively. Paralysis cripples Tornadus-T's potent Speed and prevents it from effectively using moves like Knock Off and U-turn.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Hyperspace12, 469369]]
- Flying analysis by: [[Hyperspace12, 469369]]
- Quality checked by: [[Felines, 290520], [maroon, 305839]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988], [Finland, 517429]]
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