Is Tornadus-Therian viable in Gen 7 OU?

Tornadus-Therian is ranked #9 in Gen 7 OU with 16.14% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Tornadus-Therian in Gen 7 OU?

Greninja has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 80.8% of 160.44208702038435 relevant encounters. Standard error is 3.1 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Tornadus-Therian matchup checks ranked in Gen 7 OU?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Tornadus-Therian was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Tornadus-Therian counters

Gen 7 OU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0641 Tornadus-Therian

Flying

USAGE 16.1% #9

ABILITYRegenerator

BASE STATS

HP 79

ATK 100

DEF 80

SPA 110

SPD 90

SPE 121

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricIceRock

½×

GrassFightingBug

0×

Ground

Moves

Hurricane 96.6% Defog 81.0% U-turn 75.2% Knock Off 68.5% Taunt 44.2% Focus Blast 17.3% Heat Wave 12.1% Superpower 1.1%

Items

Rocky Helmet 41.4% Flyinium Z 27.4% Fightinium Z 15.5% Eject Button 7.3% Assault Vest 5.4% Sky Plate 0.8% Life Orb 0.8% Firium Z 0.6%

Abilities

Regenerator100.0%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian16.7%

Heatran16.3%

Browse Gen 7 OU teams using Tornadus-Therian →

Explore Tornadus-Therian + Greninja teams 68 score Explore Tornadus-Therian + Heatran teams 60 score Explore Tornadus-Therian + Tapu Koko teams 54 score Explore Tornadus-Therian + Magearna teams 51 score

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Team core to explore

Tornadus-Therian + Ferrothorn 39.1% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Greninja

WaterDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

160.442

68.3

80.8% Standard error 3.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 214-252 (59.1 - 69.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

168.814

60.0

73.6% Standard error 3.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 139-165 (38.3 - 45.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after trapping damage

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Latias-Mega

DragonPsychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

93.956

57.4

75.2% Standard error 4.45 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 94-112 (25.8 - 30.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

242.803

54.3

66.5% Standard error 3.03 points

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Koko Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian in Electric Terrain: 302-356 (83.4 - 98.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Alakazam-Mega

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.164

53.5

84.8% Standard error 7.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Alakazam-Mega Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 156-184 (43 - 50.8%) -- 3.1% chance to 2HKO

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Magearna

SteelFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

220.814

51.1

64.0% Standard error 3.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 180-213 (49.7 - 58.8%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

404.529

50.2

60.0% Standard error 2.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Toxapex: 99-117 (32.5 - 38.4%) -- 2% chance to 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Swampert-Mega

WaterGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

100.349

46.0

65.1% Standard error 4.76 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 240-284 (66.2 - 78.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.692

44.0

78.0% Standard error 8.51 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 242-288 (66.8 - 79.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Clefable

Fairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

118.908

43.4

61.3% Standard error 4.47 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clefable: 135-160 (34.2 - 40.6%) -- 53.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Mawile-Mega

SteelFairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.353

36.4

72.6% Standard error 9.04 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mawile-Mega: 152-180 (50 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.18

32.9

71.9% Standard error 9.77 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian in Sun: 267-315 (73.7 - 87%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Medicham-Mega

FightingPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

142.986

31.4

48.1% Standard error 4.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Pure Power Medicham-Mega Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 360-424 (99.4 - 117.1%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

32.011

31.1

64.9% Standard error 8.44 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian in Psychic Terrain: 388-457 (107.1 - 126.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Diancie-Mega

RockFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.112

28.3

68.0% Standard error 9.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Diancie-Mega Diamond Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 354-416 (97.7 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

181.723

27.6

42.3% Standard error 3.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 113-133 (31.2 - 36.7%) -- 72.1% chance to 3HKO

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Tapu Fini

WaterFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

136.067

27.0

44.0% Standard error 4.26 points

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

Tapu Fini Nature's Madness vs. 252 HP Tornadus-Therian: 181-181 (50 - 50%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Chansey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

130.428

23.3

40.5% Standard error 4.30 points

DAMAGE CALC

Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Tornadus-Therian: 100-100 (27.6 - 27.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Sableye-Mega

DarkGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

43.233

23.3

53.6% Standard error 7.58 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sableye-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 157-186 (43.3 - 51.3%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

207.327

21.5

34.8% Standard error 3.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 135-160 (37.2 - 44.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

218.564

20.4

33.1% Standard error 3.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 112-132 (30.9 - 36.4%) -- 62.5% chance to 3HKO

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Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

71.713

20.3

43.8% Standard error 5.86 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 224-264 (61.8 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

309.566

19.2

29.6% Standard error 2.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 390-459 (107.7 - 126.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Manaphy

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.1

17.5

61.0% Standard error 10.88 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Manaphy: 127-150 (31.4 - 37.1%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

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Ditto

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

51.544

17.2

44.9% Standard error 6.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

Ditto vs. Tornadus-Therian: 0-0 (0 - 0%)

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Kartana

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

130.131

11.3

26.9% Standard error 3.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kartana Giga Impact vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 277-327 (76.5 - 90.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Serperior

Grass SOFT CHECK View matchup

41.666

10.7

41.2% Standard error 7.63 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tornadus-Therian: 63-74 (17.4 - 20.4%) -- possible 5HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

66.326

1.3

21.4% Standard error 5.04 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 187-222 (51.6 - 61.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tapu Bulu

GrassFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

69.267

-0.2

18.5% Standard error 4.67 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Tapu Bulu Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 288-340 (79.5 - 93.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tangrowth

Grass SOFT CHECK View matchup

59.759

-3.0

16.0% Standard error 4.74 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tangrowth Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-Therian: 117-138 (32.3 - 38.1%) -- 96.6% chance to 3HKO

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Ranked #9 with 16.14% usage. Sorted by conservative score.