Leaf Tornado

Grass

Leaf Tornado is a Charged Attack of type Grass in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 45 damage and it costs 33 energy. In GO Battle League, Leaf Tornado deals 45 damage and costs 40 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Leaf Tornado effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Grass×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×1.6×1.6×0.6×1.0×0.6×0.6×1.6×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0

Leaf Tornado Adventure Effects

Leaf Tornado has no Adventure Effects.

Leaf Tornado in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGrass
Power45
Energy33
Animation Duration3.0s
Damage Window1.9s - 2.5s
DPS15 Damage per second
DPE1.36 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

GrassPetal Blizzard1101002.5s44
GrassMega Drain25502.5s10
GrassSeed Bomb55332.0s27.5
GrassGiga Drain501004.0s12.5
GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s36
GrassLeaf Blade70332.5s28
GrassPower Whip90502.5s36
GrassGrass Knot90502.5s36
GrassEnergy Ball90504.0s22.5
GrassFrenzy Plant100502.5s40

Leaf Tornado in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGrass
Power45
Energy40
DPE1.13 Damage per Energy
TagsSpam / BaitDebuff

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Leaf Tornado has a 50.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Attack by 33.3%

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

GrassPetal BlizzardNuke1.6911065
GrassMega DrainHigh Energy0.452555
GrassSeed BombSpam / Bait1.385540
GrassGiga DrainHigh Energy0.635080
GrassSolar BeamNuke1.8815080
GrassLeaf BladeSpam / Bait27035
GrassPower WhipGeneral1.89050
GrassGrass KnotGeneral1.89050
GrassEnergy BallGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.788045
GrassFrenzy PlantGeneral2.2210045

Strongest Pokémon with Leaf Tornado

1.Mega Victreebel (Mega)Mega VictreebelGrassRazor LeafGrassLeaf Tornado8.229.47151.631,787s95
2.Shadow Shiftry (Shadow)Shadow ShiftryDarkSnarlGrassLeaf Tornado7.18.9285.762,084s168
3.Shadow Victreebel (Shadow)Shadow VictreebelGrassRazor LeafGrassLeaf Tornado7.088.8488.022,086s164
4.VictreebelVictreebelGrassRazor LeafGrassLeaf Tornado6.197.4689.22,382s162
5.ShiftryShiftryDarkSnarlGrassLeaf Tornado6.187.586.562,387s167
6.Shadow Serperior (Shadow)Shadow SerperiorGrassVine WhipGrassLeaf Tornado6.17.1998.82,413s146
7.SerperiorSerperiorGrassVine WhipGrassLeaf Tornado5.36.09100.432,770s144
8.Shadow Servine (Shadow)Shadow ServineGrassVine WhipGrassLeaf Tornado4.475.6951.893,310s278
9.ServineServineGrassVine WhipGrassLeaf Tornado3.964.8553.133,729s272

Best Great League Pokémon with Leaf Tornado

Great League
685.Shadow Serperior (Shadow)Shadow Serperior71.4GrassVine WhipGrassFrenzy PlantGrassLeaf Tornado

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Leaf Tornado

Ultra League
465.Shadow Serperior (Shadow)Shadow Serperior73.9GrassVine WhipGrassFrenzy PlantGrassLeaf Tornado

Best Master League Pokémon with Leaf Tornado

Master League

No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Leaf Tornado in their recommended moveset.

All Pokémon that can learn Leaf Tornado

71VictreebelVictreebelGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
71Mega Victreebel (Mega)Mega VictreebelGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
71Shadow Victreebel (Shadow)Shadow VictreebelGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
275ShiftryShiftryGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
275Shadow Shiftry (Shadow)Shadow ShiftryGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
496ServineServineGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
496Shadow Servine (Shadow)Shadow ServineGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
497SerperiorSerperiorGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset
497Shadow Serperior (Shadow)Shadow SerperiorGrassLeaf TornadoReleasedStandard learnset

Leaf Tornado FAQ

How does Leaf Tornado compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Leaf Tornado has lower move-only DPS compared with Seed Bomb+: 15 versus 75. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Leaf Tornado deals less damage per energy compared with Leaf Storm (1.13 versus 2.36 DPE), and costs less energy (40 versus 55). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Leaf Tornado ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Leaf Tornado?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Leaf Tornado damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Leaf Tornado, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.