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Tailwind

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Tailwind in Pokémon Black & White

Flying-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

30

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Charizard

#6

FireFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Beedrill

#15

BugPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Woobat

#33

PsychicFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Swoobat

#34

PsychicFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Zubat

#41

PoisonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Golbat

#42

PoisonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Cottonee

#52

Grass
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Archen

#72

RockFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Archeops

#73

RockFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Farfetch’d

#83

NormalFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Emolga

#93

ElectricFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
Historical Dream World: Pleasant Forest

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hydreigon

#141

DarkDragon
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Volcarona

#143

BugFire
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Moltres

#146

FireFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Reshiram

#149

DragonFire
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Zekrom

#150

DragonElectric
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Noctowl

#164

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ledyba

#165

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ledian

#166

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Crobat

#169

PoisonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Togetic

#176

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Yanma

#193

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gligar

#207

GroundFlying
Historical Dream World: Windswept Sky

Gligar

#207

GroundFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Scizor

#212

BugSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mantine

#226

WaterFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lugia

#249

PsychicFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ho-Oh

#250

FireFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Beautifly

#267

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dustox

#269

BugPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shiftry

#275

GrassDark
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
Historical Dream World: Pleasant Forest

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swellow

#277

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wingull

#278

WaterFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Masquerain

#284

BugFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Volbeat

#313

Bug
Historical Dream World: Spooky Manor

Volbeat

#313

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Illumise

#314

Bug
Historical Dream World: Spooky Manor

Illumise

#314

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Vibrava

#329

GroundDragon
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Flygon

#330

GroundDragon
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swablu

#333

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Altaria

#334

DragonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Castform

#351

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Castform Rainy

#351

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Castform Snowy

#351

Ice
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Castform Sunny

#351

Fire
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

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Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20234
Aeroblast

A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying

-

1009551
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying

-

55952578
Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying

-

75952051
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying

-

8585588
Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Flying

-

1201001525
Chatter

The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.

Flying

-

60100201
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying

-

--1580
Drill Peck

A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

Flying

-

801002013
Feather Dance

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Flying

-

-1001529
Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying90951573
Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying

-

401003545
Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.

Flying

-

120701013
Mirror Move

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Flying

-

--2028
Peck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Flying

-

351003539
Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Flying601002056
Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying

-

--1085
Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying

-

14090537
Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

Flying601001016
Wing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Flying

-

601003535