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GP Checks: Redew / Jukain
Life Orb
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name: Life Orb
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Superpower
move 3: U-Turn
move 4: Taunt
ability: Regenerator
item: Life Orb
evs: 76 Atk / 216 SpA / 216 Spe
nature: Naive
Moves
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Hurricane is Tornadus-T's best and most powerful STAB option and has perfect accuracy in the rain. Superpower is used to provide good coverage against Steel- and Rock-types, such as Excadrill and Tyranitar, as well as popular special walls such as Chansey. U-turn is a very valuable move, as it provides momentum for teams by allowing you to scout your opponent's move. Additionally, U-turn works especially well with Regenerator, since Tornadus-T regains health every time it switches out. Taunt is used to prevent walls from stopping Tornadus-T with status as well as to render Pokemon such as Gliscor, Chansey, and Ferrothorn nearly useless. Knock Off can be used instead of Taunt, but it generally does not work as well with breaking more stall-based teams. Heat Wave can be used, but it is weak in the rain and provides similar coverage to Hurricane. Focus Blast can be used over Superpower, but its mediocre accuracy isn't as reliable.
Set Details
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76 EVs go into Attack to allow Tornadus-T to specifically OHKO Tyranitar and Excadrill with Superpower and to be able to deal some damage with its other physical move, U-turn. 216 Speed investment with a Naive nature is all it needs to outspeed Pokemon that are base 115 Speed and under, such as Choice Scarf Tyranitar. The rest is dumped into Special Attack so that Hurricane can hit as hard as possible. Finally, Life Orb is the item of choice, as it bolsters attacking power, and the recoil isn't much of a problem due to Regenerator.
Usage Tips
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Tornadus-T works well on rain teams, as it has a perfectly accurate high Base Power STAB move, and provides great momentum for wallbreakers such as Kingdra. Try not to switch Tornadus-T into too many attacks, as it
Team Options
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Politoed is an amazing teammate, as its Drizzle ability gives Tornadus-T's best attack, Hurricane, perfect accuracy. Even though it has Regenerator, Tornadus-T still appreciates Defog and Rapid Spin support. This makes Latios a very good partner, and it also resists Tornadus-T's Electric-type weakness. Kabutops is very common on rain teams and is a good partner because it can spin hazards away. Tornadus-T pairs well with other momentum move users, such as Mega Scizor, as they give it ample opportunities to switch in. Both Latias and Latios make good teammates, as they can take care of Rotom-W, which is a huge threat to Tornadus-T. Assault Vest Azumarill makes an exceptional teammate, as it appreciates Tornadus-T's ability to take on Mega Venusaur, and it can handle Greninja with ease. Lastly, because of how many switches Tornadus-T causes, it pairs well with Stealth Rock users, such as Garchomp and Excadrill, who both resist and are immune to its Rock- and Electric-type weaknesses. Additionally, Excadrill can spin away hazards for Tornadus-T if needed.
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