| #641 Tornadus | |||
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| Original Region | Unova | ||
| National Dex Nr. | #641 | ||
| Unova Dex Nr. | #147/198 | ||
| Generation | 5 | ||
| Pokémon Color | Green | ||
| Type(s) | Flying | ||
| Ability/ies | Prankster | ||
| Average Height | 4'11" | ||
| Average Weight | 138.9 lbs. | ||
| Evolves From | N/A | ||
| Evolves Into | N/A | ||
Tornadus, known in Japan as トルネロス (Tornelos), is a Legendary Flying-type Pokémon. It is always male. It forms a trio with Thundurus and Landorus as The Forces of Nature.
Tornadus can switch between Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme when the Reveal Glass is used. It's unknown which Forme is its true form.
Biography
Trivia
Origin
Tornadus's Incarnate Forme is based on the kami of wind, Fūjin. Its appearance has drawn inspiration from genies.
The appearance of its Therian Forme draws inspiration from various birds of prey, but also from the Vermilion Bird or Huitzilopochtli.
Name Origin
Both Tornadus and Tornelos may be derived from tornado and Aeolus/Aiolos, ruler of the winds in Greek mythology.
Names in other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | トルネロス Tornelos |
From tornado and Aeolus or Aiolos. |
| French | Boréas | From Boreas |
| German | Boreos | From Boreas and Aiolos |
Gallery
Therian Tornadus
| National Pokédex | ||
 ← #640: Virizion |
 #641: Tornadus |
 #642: Thundurus → |