X/Y / Moves

Tailwind

Back to Moves

Tailwind in Pokémon X & Y

Flying-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Fletchling

#14

NormalFlying
Egg

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Vivillon

#22

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Beedrill

#28

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Beedrill

#28

BugPoison
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mothim

#46

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mothim

#46

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Masquerain

#48

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Masquerain

#48

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Farfetch’d

#61

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Farfetch’d

#61

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ledyba

#74

BugFlying
Egg

Ledian

#75

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ledian

#75

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ledian

#75

BugFlying
Ledyba — breeding

Combee

#76

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Combee

#76

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Vespiquen

#77

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Vespiquen

#77

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charizard

#85

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard

#85

FireFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charizard Mega X

#85

FireDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard Mega X

#85

FireDragon
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charizard Mega Y

#85

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard Mega Y

#85

FireFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Volbeat

#133

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Volbeat

#133

Bug
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Illumise

#134

Bug
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Illumise

#134

Bug
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Zubat

#145

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zubat

#145

PoisonFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Golbat

#146

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Golbat

#146

PoisonFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Moltres

#146

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Moltres

#146

FireFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Crobat

#147

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crobat

#147

PoisonFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Noctowl

#164

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Noctowl

#164

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Togetic

#176

FairyFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Togetic

#176

FairyFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Related

View all moves →
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Acrobatics

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

Flying551001579
Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20280
Aeroblast

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

Flying

-

1009552
Air Cutter

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

Flying

-

60952588
Air Slash

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

Flying

-

75951561
Bounce

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

Flying

-

85855105
Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flying

-

1201001528
Chatter

The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. This confuses the target.

Flying

-

65100201
Defog

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

Flying

-

--1587
Drill Peck

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

Flying

-

801002014
Feather Dance

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

Flying

-

-1001532
Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying90951591
Gust

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

Flying

-

401003550
Hurricane

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

Flying

-

110701024
Mirror Move

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

Flying

-

--2033
Oblivion Wing

The user absorbs its target’s HP. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

Flying

-

80100102
Peck

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

Flying

-

351003546
Pluck

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

Flying

-

601002059
Roost

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

Flying--10102
Sky Attack

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

Flying

-

14090548
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.

Flying601001024
Wing Attack

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

Flying

-

601003543