Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) Recommended Counters and Tips (November 2026)

Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) is a pure Flying-type Legendary Pokémon. It has weaknesses to Electric-, Ice-, and Rock-type attacks.

Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout November 2026 from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. local time to Tuesday, December 1, 2026. You can battle this shadow legendary Pokémon between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily in your local time.

For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of November 2026 Pokémon GO Events.

Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) Recommended Counters

The following are the generally recommended top counters:

Top Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) Counter Analysis

• White Kyurem: Sits comfortably at the top of the non-mega DPS charts against Shadow Tornadus, utilizing high stats and heavy Ice-type output to shred its health bar.

• Mega Mewtwo Y: An exceptional Mega choice that leverages supreme raw stats and access to coverage moves like Thunderbolt to heavily exploit Tornadus’s weaknesses.

• Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme): A premier shadow option combining high-tier Electric-type DPS and great general performance when equipped with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm.

Remember, you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid. Leading with an option like Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Diancie, or Mega Manectric boosts fellow raiders’ damage output.

Best Budget Counters for Casual Players

• Rhyperior: A phenomenal and accessible Rock-type counter utilizing Smack Down and Rock Wrecker.

• Mamoswine: A reliable, high-output Ice-type counter running Powder Snow and Avalanche.

• Electivire: A glass cannon option that dishes out rapid, super-effective Electric-type damage with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge.

• Glaceon: A budget-friendly Eeveelution that provides swift damage using Frost Breath and Avalanche.

Hundo Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) from Raids

Any Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) caught from raids with the following CP values is a hundo (a perfect 100% IV) Shadow Pokémon:

• 2389 CP in Windy weather in-game (Weather Boosted, Level 25).

• 1911 CP in other weather conditions in-game (Level 20).

Is Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) Worth the Grind?

Incarnate Forme Tornadus serves as a solid Flying-type attacker for PvE raids, and its Shadow variant provides a noticeable boost to its damage output. While secondary to top-tier Flying powerhouses like Shadow Moltres or Mega Rayquaza, adding a strong Shadow variant to your roster is still a great pick for raid coverage and collectors alike.

Shadow Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) Raid Strategy & Group Size

• Group Size: Due to its single weakness across three separate types (Electric, Ice, and Rock), a minimum of 3 to 4 high-level Trainers with optimized counters can secure the win under ideal conditions. For general or casual groups, aim for 5 to 7+ Trainers.

• Purified Gems: Like all Shadow raid bosses, Shadow Tornadus becomes enraged mid-battle, heavily boosting its stats. Coordinate with your group to use a combined total of 8 Purified Gems to subdue it.

• Party Power: Always utilize the in-game Party feature to double the damage of your next Charged Attack and speed up clear times.

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