How to beat Tornadus Therian Raid in Pokemon Go: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

Lucas Simons
Tornadus Therian Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players want to know all about Tornadus Therian, including its weaknesses, and best Pokemon to use against its 5-Star Raids. Here’s how to beat the Tornadus Therian Raid including counters, shiny availability, and more in Pokemon Go.

For Pokemon Go trainers, catching the strongest Pokemon is one of the main reasons to play the game. During the Timeless Travels season Tornadus Therian is making a comeback.

Players are eager to know all about this Flying-type Legendary that will hit 5-Star Raids during January, and here’s all the info they need to beat this raid.

We have put up a comprehensive guide on how to beat the Thornadus Raid in Pokemon Go, and here are all the details about its weaknesses, best counters, and moveset.

How to get Tornadus Therian in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players can get Tornadus Therian after beating it in 5-Star Raid battles. Tornadus Therian will be available in Raids from January 10 at 10 AM, until January 17 at 8 PM local time.

Keep in mind that you will need a team of strong Electric, Rock, or Ice types, to defeat this Pokemon. The recommended number of players to tackle this Raid starts at four up to a maximum of 10 players.

Tornadus, Landorus, and Thundurus
Tornadus, Landorus, and Thundurus are part of the same trio of Legendaries.

Tornadus Therian Forme weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Tornadus Therian Forme is weak to Ice, Rock, and Electric-type moves, so think about bringing some of those types of Pokemon to these Raids.

It is also worth mentioning that Tornadus’ moves cause more damage to Grass, Bug, and Fighting-type Pokemon, and half damage to Ground, Rock, and Steel-types.

Trainers should also keep in mind that Tornadus can have the Focus Blast fighting-type charged move, which is effective against Rock and Steel-types, so pay attention to how you build your team with the best counters.

Best Tornadus Therian counters in Pokemon Go

The best counter for the Tornadus Therian Forme Raid in Pokemon Go is Mega Ampharos, with Volt Switch and Zap Cannon.

Mega Ampharos Pokemon Go
Mega Ampharos is one of the strongest Electric-type Pokemon in the game.

Alternatively, these are some good counters to put in your team for the Tornadus Therian Raids:

  • Mega Manectric, with Thunder Fang and Wild Charge.
  • Shadow Rampardos, with Smack Down and Rock Slide.
  • Mega Tyranitar, with Smack Down and Rock Slide.
  • Shadow Raikou, with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
  • Thundurus, with Volt Switch and Thunderbolt.
  • Rhyperior, with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker.

Runner-ups for this Raid also include Zapdos, regular Raikou, Zekrom, Tyranitar, regular Rampardos, and Xurkitree.

Tornadus Therian moveset in Pokemon Go

Here’s a list of all Tornadus Therian moves in Pokemon Go, including Fast Moves, and Charged Moves:

Tornadus Therian
Contrary to its Incarnate form, Tornadus Therian has less Attack, but more Defense.

Fast Moves

  • Astonish
  • Gust

Charged Moves

  • Heat Wave
  • Psychic
  • Hurricane
  • Focus Blast

Is shiny Tornadus Therian available in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Tornadus Therian is available in Pokemon Go. Lucky trainers that find one after defeating this Pokemon in 5-Star Raids will have a 100% chance to catch it. Shiny Raid Pokemon are a guaranteed catch.

The chances of encountering a shiny Tornadus Therian after defeating it in 5-Star Raid Battles is 1 in 60 or a 1.67% chance.

That’s all you need to know to beat the Tornadus Therian Raid in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon Go guides, you can also check out the following articles:

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About The Author

Lucas is a Games Writer for CharlieIntel, specializing in covering Pokemon, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon TCG. A former Game Reviewer and PR Liaison for HD Tecnologia (ARG), Lucas is also an Audiovisual Media Producer, Game Designer, Narrative Designer, and author, having published several books including Press Start, a guide to video game writing and world building. You can contact him at [email protected].