Tailwind (move)
Move data
| Type | Flying |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Effects
Tailwind doubles the speed of all Pokémon in the user's party for 4 turns.
Changes
In Generations 1-4, Tailwind lasts 3 turns instead of 4.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Flyinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Tailwind turns into Z-Tailwind and raises critical-hit ratio one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all Pokémon on the user’s team.
Other languages
| English | Tailwind |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おいかぜ (Oikaze) |
| German | Rückenwind |
| French | Vent Arrière |
| Italian | Ventoincoda |
| Spanish | Viento Afín |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| Sword/Shield | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Tailwind at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 41
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 41
Whimsicott
#547 / Grass · Fairy
Level 28
#547 / Grass · Fairy
Level 28
Fletchling
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 45
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 45
Fletchinder
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 51
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 51
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 55
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 55
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Tailwind as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Aerodactyl
#142 / Rock · Flying
Flying
#142 / Rock · Flying
Flying
Mantyke
#458 / Water · Flying
Undiscovered
#458 / Water · Flying
Undiscovered
Fletchling
#661 / Normal · Flying
Flying
#661 / Normal · Flying
Flying
Fletchinder
#662 / Fire · Flying
Flying
#662 / Fire · Flying
Flying
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
Flying
#663 / Fire · Flying
Flying
Learnt by move tutor
These Pokémon can learn Tailwind from a move tutor in the games.
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
#012 / Bug · Flying
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
#083 / Normal · Flying
Aerodactyl
#142 / Rock · Flying
#142 / Rock · Flying
Masquerain
#284 / Bug · Flying
#284 / Bug · Flying
Whimsicott
#547 / Grass · Fairy
#547 / Grass · Fairy
Fletchling
#661 / Normal · Flying
#661 / Normal · Flying
Fletchinder
#662 / Fire · Flying
#662 / Fire · Flying
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
#663 / Fire · Flying