[OVERVIEW]
Tornadus-T boasts an impressive Speed tier that puts it above a myriad of threats, such as Mega Medicham, Keldeo, and Gengar, as well as exemplary offensive stats, making it a premier offensive threat. Blessed with an incredible ability in Regenerator, Tornadus-T is also a premier offensive and defensive pivot. Its Assault Vest set checks some of the most dangerous threats in the tier, the most prominent being Gengar, a nigh-unwallable special attacker. While Tornadus-T is fast, it is still outpaced by threats such as Tapu Koko, Greninja, and Weavile. Its best STAB option, Hurricane, has a meager 70% accuracy, which makes it a risky move to use.
[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Hurricane is Tornadus-T's most powerful STAB option, and while this set has no Special Attack investment, it still hits decently hard. Heat Wave is excellent coverage, as it hits Steel-types that resist Hurricane such as Jirachi, offensive Celesteela, and Magnezone. Knock Off is a reliable move without any drawbacks that allows Tornadus-T to remove items, which is especially useful against threats that rely on their item to break through it. U-turn allows Tornadus-T to function as a pivot and generate momentum. Superpower is an option that hits Tyranitar and Heatran harder than Tornadus-T's other moves, and Hidden Power Ice could be used for a reliable way to prevent Zygarde, Landorus-T, and Garchomp from setting up on Tornadus-T, which Hurricane fails to do.
Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment preserves Tornadus-T's fantastic Speed tier, while maximum HP investment gives it as much bulk as possible. An Assault Vest bestows Tornadus-T with the special bulk necessary to safely switch in on threats such as Gengar, Keldeo, and Mega Alakazam. While it may seem fine to utilize a Hasty nature, it isn't recommended, as Knock Off and U-turn are mainly used as utility moves, not for dealing damage.
Usage Tips
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It's best to use Knock Off and U-turn liberally to wear down Tornadus-T's checks early on, remove items, and generate momentum. Thanks to Regenerator and its passable bulk, Tornadus-T can be brought directly into the match on Pokemon that cannot immediately threaten it such as Mega Venusaur, Gengar, and specially offensive Celesteela. Tornadus-T should also only use Hurricane if necessary; its shaky accuracy can be costly. Finally, if Stealth Rock is up, be wary of what Tornadus-T switches into. For example, Choice Specs Keldeo can possibly KO Tornadus-T with Hydro Pump after a round of Stealth Rock damage and a bit of prior damage.
Team Options
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This set is utilized on teams that need a switch-in to special attackers such as Keldeo, Serperior, and Gengar. Teammates that form a pivoting core with Tornadus-T such as Mega Scizor, Jirachi, Tapu Koko, and Rotom-W are fine partners. The former two are also great checks to Rock-types that threaten Tornadus-T, and the latter two appreciate Tornadus-T's ability to break past Grass-types such as Tangrowth and Ferrothorn. Wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile enjoy Tornadus-T's defensive utility and pivoting to bring them into play. Grass-types such as Tapu Bulu and Serperior appreciate Tornadus-T's ability to beat opposing Grass-types like Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss, as they keep them from freely using their powerful STAB attacks. Partners that can deal with Electric-types are necessary; teammates able to do this include Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, Amoonguss, and Mega Venusaur. It's worth noting that Tangrowth and Amoonguss also form a potent Regenerator core with Tornadus-T. While entry hazard removal isn't necessary, Tornadus-T appreciates it nonetheless. Teammates capable of providing this include Tapu Fini, Latios, Starmie, and Mega Scizor, the latter of which can also form a pivoting core with Tornadus-T.
[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Taunt / U-turn
move 4: Knock Off / Superpower
item: Life Orb
ability: Regenerator
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Hurricane is Tornadus-T's most powerful STAB option and hits anything that doesn't resist it immensely hard; for example, it 2HKOes Toxapex, Tapu Fini, and physically defensive Clefable. Heat Wave is excellent coverage to hit Steel-types that resist Hurricane, like Skarmory and Magearna. Taunt prevents them from using recovery or status moves, allowing Tornadus-T to break past them. U-turn allows Tornadus-T to function as a pivot and generate momentum, as well as escape unfavorable matchups. Knock Off is used to cripple many of Tornadus-T's switch-ins such as Chansey, Nihilego, and Tapu Koko by removing their beneficial items. Superpower is a good coverage move, as it hits Pokemon that resist both Hurricane and Heat Wave, such as Heatran, Tyranitar, and Nihilego. Hidden Power Ice is a decent option that hits Landorus-T, Zygarde, and Garchomp for heavy damage and prevents them from exploiting Hurricane's shaky accuracy for setup opportunities.
Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack and Speed allows Tornadus-T to hit as hard and fast as it possibly can. A Naive nature preserves its great Speed tier while not weakening the power of Superpower, U-turn, and Knock Off. A Hasty nature could be run if you'd prefer the ability to switch into threats such as Mega Venusaur and Choice Scarf Keldeo easier, but Tornadus-T becomes more susceptible to priority such as Mega Mawile's Sucker Punch and Mega Medicham's Fake Out.
Usage Tips
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Since this set is not too bulky, Tornadus-T appreciates U-turn or Volt Switch support to get it into play safely. If Tornadus-T is using U-turn, utilize it early on to elicit a response from your opponent. Once you are sure what their primary check to Tornadus-T is, use the appropriate coverage move to cripple it. This set should also be played as a countermeasure against stall teams if using Taunt and Knock Off. Taunt is a good move for halting defensive Pokemon, as it denies them recovery, and Knock Off cripples them further by removing their items. This allows Tornadus-T to ravage the helpless opposition with little to no trouble. Knock Off, in general, should be used liberally to cripple threats such as Choice Scarf Nihilego and Chansey. If Stealth Rock is on the field, it's better to switch Tornadus-T out than use U-turn. The combination of Life Orb recoil and Stealth Rock damage does a bit more damage than Regenerator can heal off. Use Hurricane cautiously, as a potential miss could spell doom for Tornadus-T, as it may be KOed or severely weakened.
Team Options
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Tornadus-T appreciates U-turn and Volt Switch support to safely get it into play, so Tapu Koko, Rotom-W, Jirachi, and Mega Scizor are good picks. Teammates that can take on Electric-types such as Tapu Koko and Thundurus are necessary, so Tangrowth, Mega Venusaur, Amoonguss, and Landorus-T are good partners. The latter also sets Stealth Rock, which is very useful for securing KOs. Entry hazard removal, while not mandatory, is appreciated, as it reduces the amount of passive damage Tornadus-T takes, thus giving it more longevity. Some teammates that are able to fulfill this role are Tapu Fini, Starmie, and Latios, with the former two enjoying Tornadus-T's ability to beat Grass-types. Tornadus-T also works well on rain teams, as it gains 100% accurate Hurricanes from Pelipper's Drizzle, making it a menace to face. Pelipper can also remove hazards with Defog and safely get Tornadus-T into play with its slow U-turn.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Focus Blast is definitely an option over Superpower, as it hits Rotom-W and means that Tornadus-T doesn't have to cut its bulk with a Naive or Hasty nature to boost the strength of Superpower. However, it gives Tornadus-T another rather inconsistent move alongside Hurricane. Z-Crystals such as Flyinium Z and Firium Z are options to give Tornadus-T a one-time nuke to possibly break past a stubborn switch-in.
Checks and Counters
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**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Tapu Koko, Magnezone, Rotom-W, and Thundurus are all able to sponge a hit from Tornadus-T and retaliate with their own super effective STAB attacks. Zapdos deserves a special mention, as it is one of the best answers there is to Tornadus-T in the tier due to its decent bulk and access to recovery.
**Rock-types**: Nihilego and Tyranitar both switch in on Tornadus-T with relative ease, only fearing Superpower and losing their items to Knock Off. Choice Scarf Terrakion easily outpaces Tornadus-T, but it cannot safely switch in. All three can OHKO Tornadus-T with their powerful STAB moves.
**Faster Attackers**: While Tornadus-T is very fast, it is still outsped by threats such as Choice Scarf Nihilego, Garchomp, Landorus-T, and Terrakion, as well as by non-Choice Scarf users such as Greninja, Tapu Koko, and Weavile, all of which can KO Tornadus-T with their STAB moves.
Tornadus-T boasts an impressive Speed tier that puts it above a myriad of threats, such as Mega Medicham, Keldeo, and Gengar, as well as exemplary offensive stats, making it a premier offensive threat. Blessed with an incredible ability in Regenerator, Tornadus-T is also a premier offensive and defensive pivot. Its Assault Vest set checks some of the most dangerous threats in the tier, the most prominent being Gengar, a nigh-unwallable special attacker. While Tornadus-T is fast, it is still outpaced by threats such as Tapu Koko, Greninja, and Weavile. Its best STAB option, Hurricane, has a meager 70% accuracy, which makes it a risky move to use.
[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: U-turn
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Hurricane is Tornadus-T's most powerful STAB option, and while this set has no Special Attack investment, it still hits decently hard. Heat Wave is excellent coverage, as it hits Steel-types that resist Hurricane such as Jirachi, offensive Celesteela, and Magnezone. Knock Off is a reliable move without any drawbacks that allows Tornadus-T to remove items, which is especially useful against threats that rely on their item to break through it. U-turn allows Tornadus-T to function as a pivot and generate momentum. Superpower is an option that hits Tyranitar and Heatran harder than Tornadus-T's other moves, and Hidden Power Ice could be used for a reliable way to prevent Zygarde, Landorus-T, and Garchomp from setting up on Tornadus-T, which Hurricane fails to do.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed investment preserves Tornadus-T's fantastic Speed tier, while maximum HP investment gives it as much bulk as possible. An Assault Vest bestows Tornadus-T with the special bulk necessary to safely switch in on threats such as Gengar, Keldeo, and Mega Alakazam. While it may seem fine to utilize a Hasty nature, it isn't recommended, as Knock Off and U-turn are mainly used as utility moves, not for dealing damage.
Usage Tips
========
It's best to use Knock Off and U-turn liberally to wear down Tornadus-T's checks early on, remove items, and generate momentum. Thanks to Regenerator and its passable bulk, Tornadus-T can be brought directly into the match on Pokemon that cannot immediately threaten it such as Mega Venusaur, Gengar, and specially offensive Celesteela. Tornadus-T should also only use Hurricane if necessary; its shaky accuracy can be costly. Finally, if Stealth Rock is up, be wary of what Tornadus-T switches into. For example, Choice Specs Keldeo can possibly KO Tornadus-T with Hydro Pump after a round of Stealth Rock damage and a bit of prior damage.
Team Options
========
This set is utilized on teams that need a switch-in to special attackers such as Keldeo, Serperior, and Gengar. Teammates that form a pivoting core with Tornadus-T such as Mega Scizor, Jirachi, Tapu Koko, and Rotom-W are fine partners. The former two are also great checks to Rock-types that threaten Tornadus-T, and the latter two appreciate Tornadus-T's ability to break past Grass-types such as Tangrowth and Ferrothorn. Wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile enjoy Tornadus-T's defensive utility and pivoting to bring them into play. Grass-types such as Tapu Bulu and Serperior appreciate Tornadus-T's ability to beat opposing Grass-types like Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss, as they keep them from freely using their powerful STAB attacks. Partners that can deal with Electric-types are necessary; teammates able to do this include Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, Amoonguss, and Mega Venusaur. It's worth noting that Tangrowth and Amoonguss also form a potent Regenerator core with Tornadus-T. While entry hazard removal isn't necessary, Tornadus-T appreciates it nonetheless. Teammates capable of providing this include Tapu Fini, Latios, Starmie, and Mega Scizor, the latter of which can also form a pivoting core with Tornadus-T.
[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Taunt / U-turn
move 4: Knock Off / Superpower
item: Life Orb
ability: Regenerator
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Hurricane is Tornadus-T's most powerful STAB option and hits anything that doesn't resist it immensely hard; for example, it 2HKOes Toxapex, Tapu Fini, and physically defensive Clefable. Heat Wave is excellent coverage to hit Steel-types that resist Hurricane, like Skarmory and Magearna. Taunt prevents them from using recovery or status moves, allowing Tornadus-T to break past them. U-turn allows Tornadus-T to function as a pivot and generate momentum, as well as escape unfavorable matchups. Knock Off is used to cripple many of Tornadus-T's switch-ins such as Chansey, Nihilego, and Tapu Koko by removing their beneficial items. Superpower is a good coverage move, as it hits Pokemon that resist both Hurricane and Heat Wave, such as Heatran, Tyranitar, and Nihilego. Hidden Power Ice is a decent option that hits Landorus-T, Zygarde, and Garchomp for heavy damage and prevents them from exploiting Hurricane's shaky accuracy for setup opportunities.
Set Details
========
Maximum Special Attack and Speed allows Tornadus-T to hit as hard and fast as it possibly can. A Naive nature preserves its great Speed tier while not weakening the power of Superpower, U-turn, and Knock Off. A Hasty nature could be run if you'd prefer the ability to switch into threats such as Mega Venusaur and Choice Scarf Keldeo easier, but Tornadus-T becomes more susceptible to priority such as Mega Mawile's Sucker Punch and Mega Medicham's Fake Out.
Usage Tips
========
Since this set is not too bulky, Tornadus-T appreciates U-turn or Volt Switch support to get it into play safely. If Tornadus-T is using U-turn, utilize it early on to elicit a response from your opponent. Once you are sure what their primary check to Tornadus-T is, use the appropriate coverage move to cripple it. This set should also be played as a countermeasure against stall teams if using Taunt and Knock Off. Taunt is a good move for halting defensive Pokemon, as it denies them recovery, and Knock Off cripples them further by removing their items. This allows Tornadus-T to ravage the helpless opposition with little to no trouble. Knock Off, in general, should be used liberally to cripple threats such as Choice Scarf Nihilego and Chansey. If Stealth Rock is on the field, it's better to switch Tornadus-T out than use U-turn. The combination of Life Orb recoil and Stealth Rock damage does a bit more damage than Regenerator can heal off. Use Hurricane cautiously, as a potential miss could spell doom for Tornadus-T, as it may be KOed or severely weakened.
Team Options
========
Tornadus-T appreciates U-turn and Volt Switch support to safely get it into play, so Tapu Koko, Rotom-W, Jirachi, and Mega Scizor are good picks. Teammates that can take on Electric-types such as Tapu Koko and Thundurus are necessary, so Tangrowth, Mega Venusaur, Amoonguss, and Landorus-T are good partners. The latter also sets Stealth Rock, which is very useful for securing KOs. Entry hazard removal, while not mandatory, is appreciated, as it reduces the amount of passive damage Tornadus-T takes, thus giving it more longevity. Some teammates that are able to fulfill this role are Tapu Fini, Starmie, and Latios, with the former two enjoying Tornadus-T's ability to beat Grass-types. Tornadus-T also works well on rain teams, as it gains 100% accurate Hurricanes from Pelipper's Drizzle, making it a menace to face. Pelipper can also remove hazards with Defog and safely get Tornadus-T into play with its slow U-turn.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Focus Blast is definitely an option over Superpower, as it hits Rotom-W and means that Tornadus-T doesn't have to cut its bulk with a Naive or Hasty nature to boost the strength of Superpower. However, it gives Tornadus-T another rather inconsistent move alongside Hurricane. Z-Crystals such as Flyinium Z and Firium Z are options to give Tornadus-T a one-time nuke to possibly break past a stubborn switch-in.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Tapu Koko, Magnezone, Rotom-W, and Thundurus are all able to sponge a hit from Tornadus-T and retaliate with their own super effective STAB attacks. Zapdos deserves a special mention, as it is one of the best answers there is to Tornadus-T in the tier due to its decent bulk and access to recovery.
**Rock-types**: Nihilego and Tyranitar both switch in on Tornadus-T with relative ease, only fearing Superpower and losing their items to Knock Off. Choice Scarf Terrakion easily outpaces Tornadus-T, but it cannot safely switch in. All three can OHKO Tornadus-T with their powerful STAB moves.
**Faster Attackers**: While Tornadus-T is very fast, it is still outsped by threats such as Choice Scarf Nihilego, Garchomp, Landorus-T, and Terrakion, as well as by non-Choice Scarf users such as Greninja, Tapu Koko, and Weavile, all of which can KO Tornadus-T with their STAB moves.
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