Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Pokemon GO Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) raid guide (Image via TPC)

A Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raid guide will be necessary for trainers wishing to challenge it in 5-star raids. It was released in February 2020 and has since appeared in the game at least once every year since then (except 2022). The latest iteration of Pokemon GO Tornadus raids takes place from 10 am local time on July 23, 2024, and ends at 10 am local time on August 3, 2024.

This article covers everything you need to know about challenging Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokemon GO 5-star raids.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raid weaknesses

Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokemon GO?

Being a Flying-type Pocket Monster, Tornadus' Incarnate Form takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, and Ice-type attacks. Each of these deals 160% extra damage.

How many people are needed to best Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raids?

When using maxed-out best counters, at least 2 - 3 players are needed to take down Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raids. When using less optimal counters, go with at least 8 - 10 raiders to make sure you don't end up wasting your Raid Pass. If you can't gather people in person, use these best Remote Raid apps for Pokemon GO to call in people from around the world.

Incarnate Forme Tornadus' stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Incarnate Forme Tornadus has the following stats:

Combat Power: 46,044
Attack: 266
Defense: 164
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Air Slash and Bite
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse, Grass Knot, Hurricane, and Hyper Beam

Players will get 300 seconds to take down Incarnate Forme Tornadus after the timer starts. Within this interval, you must take down the raid boss for a chance to capture it. You can take challenge raids in Pokemon GO with up to 19 other players.

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Best counters for Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raid

Best Rock-type counters to Incarnate Forme Tornadus

Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

Best Electric-type counters to Incarnate Forme Tornadus

Shadow or regular Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
Shadow Electrivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt

Also read: Pokemon GO Mega Aggron raid guide: Best counters and weaknesses

Best Ice-type counters to Incarnate Forme Tornadus

Shadow Mamoswine with Mud Slap and Avalanche
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Shadow or regular Articuno with Frost Breath and Blizzard
Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam

Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Incarnate Forme Tornadus (Image via TPC)

Based on the weather and the IV distribution of the Incarnate Forme Tornadus spawn, it will have the following CP ranges:

No weather boost: 1,828 - 1,911 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy): 2,285 - 2,389 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Tornadus raids?

The following are the 100% IVs for Incarnate Forme Tornadus raids:

No weather boost: 1,911 CP
Weather boosted (Windy): 2,389 CP

Also read: How to get Armored Mewtwo in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Can Incarnate Forme Tornadus be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Incarnate Forme Tornadus debuted in Pokemon GO during the creature's second appearance in the game in 2021. Since then all encounters with it have a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny—unless mentioned otherwise.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh