Therian Tornadus is a legendary Flying-type Pokemon that is part of the Forces of Nature trio, along with Therian Thundurus and Therian Landorus. Therian Tornadus is the alternate form of Incarnate Tornadus, and has a different appearance and stats.
Therian Tornadus is currently available in Pokemon Go as a Tier 5 raid boss, from January 10 to January 17, 2024. In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to catch Therian Tornadus in Pokemon Go, including its best counters, moveset, stats, and shiny form.
Therian Tornadus Stats and Moveset
Therian Tornadus has the following stats and moveset in Pokemon Go:
- Max CP: 3,215
- Attack: 238
- Defense: 189
- Stamina: 188
- Type: Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Electric, Ice
- Resistance: Fighting, Bug, Grass, Ground
- Fast Moves: Gust, Bite (Legacy)
- Charged Moves: Hurricane, Heat Wave, Psychic, Focus Blast, Dark Pulse (Legacy), Grass Knot (Legacy)
Therian Tornadus has a higher attack and a lower defense than its Incarnate form, making it more glassy but also more powerful. Its best moveset is Gust and Hurricane, which gives it the highest DPS and STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus). However, it can also use other moves to surprise its opponents, such as Heat Wave, Psychic, or Focus Blast.
Therian Tornadus Counters and Strategy
Therian Tornadus is a pure Flying-type Pokemon, which means it is weak to Rock, Electric, and Ice-type moves. It is also resistant to Fighting, Bug, Grass, and Ground-type moves. Therefore, the best counters for Therian Tornadus are Pokemon that can deal super effective damage with these types, while also resisting or avoiding its attacks.
The following table shows the top 10 counters for Therian Tornadus, based on their DPS, TDO (Total Damage Output), and survivability³. The table also shows the recommended moveset, weather boost, and mega evolution for each counter.
| Pokemon | Moveset | Weather Boost | Mega Evolution | DPS | TDO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down / Rock Slide | Partly Cloudy | No | 28.9 | 372.6 |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam / Wild Charge | Rainy | No | 24.7 | 622.2 |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang / Avalanche | Snowy | No | 24.5 | 411.8 |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock / Discharge | Rainy | No | 24.4 | 518.4 |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt | Rainy | No | 23.9 | 507.8 |
| Mega Abomasnow | Powder Snow / Weather Ball | Snowy | Yes | 23.8 | 596.9 |
| Terrakion | Smack Down / Rock Slide | Partly Cloudy | No | 23.7 | 603.8 |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang / Fusion Flare | Sunny | No | 23.6 | 595.1 |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Ice Fang / Ice Punch | Snowy | No | 23.5 | 395.1 |
| Mega Manectric | Charge Beam / Wild Charge | Rainy | Yes | 23.4 | 470.9 |
The strategy for catching Therian Tornadus is similar to any other Tier 5 raid boss. You will need a team of at least 3-4 trainers with high-level and well-equipped counters, or more if you are lower level or have less optimal counters. You should also coordinate with your team to use the best weather boost and mega evolution for your counters, as well as the best raid lobby code and remote raid pass for your location.
You should also pay attention to the moveset of Therian Tornadus, as it can affect your choice of counters and your dodging strategy. For example, if Therian Tornadus has Hurricane, you should avoid using Flying-type counters, such as Mega Pidgeot or Rayquaza, as they will take super effective damage.
If Therian Tornadus has Heat Wave, you should avoid using Ice-type counters, such as Galarian Darmanitan or Mamoswine, as they will also take super effective damage. If Therian Tornadus has Psychic, you should avoid using Fighting-type counters, such as Lucario or Conkeldurr, as they will take super effective damage as well.
You should also dodge the charged moves of Therian Tornadus, especially if they are super effective against your counters, as they can deal a lot of damage and KO your Pokemon.
Therian Tornadus Catch Rate and Shiny Form
After defeating Therian Tornadus, you will have a chance to catch it with a limited number of Premier Balls. The catch rate of Therian Tornadus is 2%, which means you have a 2% chance of catching it with each throw, assuming no other factors. However, you can increase your catch rate by using various factors, such as:
- Curveball: +1.7x
- Nice Throw: +1x
- Great Throw: +1.5x
- Excellent Throw: +1.85x
- Golden Razz Berry: +2.5x
- Silver Pinap Berry: +1.8x
- Bronze Flying Medal: +1.1x
- Silver Flying Medal: +1.2x
- Gold Flying Medal: +1.3x
The maximum catch rate you can achieve with these factors is 15.65%, which means you have a 15.65% chance of catching Therian Tornadus with each throw if you use a Golden Razz Berry, a curveball, and an excellent throw, and have a gold flying medal. You can use this catch rate calculator to find out your exact catch rate with different factors.
Therian Tornadus also has a shiny form, which has a different color scheme than its normal form. The shiny form of Therian Tornadus is green instead of purple and has yellow eyes instead of red.
The shiny form of Therian Tornadus is very rare and has a 1 in 20 chance of appearing after defeating it in a raid. You can tell if Therian Tornadus is shiny by looking at its color and the sparkles around it. You can also use this shiny checklist to keep track of your shiny encounters.
Conclusion
Therian Tornadus is a legendary Flying-type Pokemon that is part of the Forces of Nature trio, along with Therian Thundurus and Therian Landorus. Therian Tornadus is currently available in Pokemon Go as a Tier 5 raid boss, from January 10 to January 17, 2024.
To catch Therian Tornadus, you will need a team of high-level and well-equipped counters, such as Rampardos, Zekrom, Galarian Darmanitan, and Mega Abomasnow. You will also need to use the best weather boost, mega evolution, raid lobby code, remote raid pass, and dodging strategy for your location and situation.
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