Tailwind (move)

Move data

Type Flying
Category Status  Status
Power
Accuracy
PP 15  (max. 24)
Makes contact? No
Introduced Generation 4

Machine/Record

Scarlet​/​Violet TM113

Effects

Tailwind doubles the speed of all Pokémon in the user's party for 4 turns.

Changes

  • In Generations 4-5, Tailwind has 30 PP.
  • In Generation 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
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.
Scarlet​/​Violet The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

Learnt by level up

These Pokémon learn Tailwind at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.

ArticunoArticuno
#0144 / Ice · Flying
Level 30
Galarian ArticunoArticuno
Galarian Articuno
#0144 / Psychic · Flying
Level 30
PelipperPelipper
#0279 / Water · Flying
Level 1
DrifloonDrifloon
#0425 / Ghost · Flying
Level 40
DrifblimDrifblim
#0426 / Ghost · Flying
Level 48
FinneonFinneon
#0456 / Water
Level 49
LumineonLumineon
#0457 / Water
Level 59
RuffletRufflet
#0627 / Normal · Flying
Level 18
BraviaryBraviary
#0628 / Normal · Flying
Level 18
Braviary (Hisuian Braviary)Braviary
Hisuian Braviary
#0628 / Psychic · Flying
Level 18
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)Tornadus
Incarnate Forme
#0641 / Flying
Level 30
Tornadus (Therian Forme)Tornadus
Therian Forme
#0641 / Flying
Level 30
FletchlingFletchling
#0661 / Normal · Flying
Level 35
FletchinderFletchinder
#0662 / Fire · Flying
Level 43
TalonflameTalonflame
#0663 / Fire · Flying
Level 47
NoibatNoibat
#0714 / Flying · Dragon
Level 49
NoivernNoivern
#0715 / Flying · Dragon
Level 51
FrosmothFrosmoth
#0873 / Ice · Bug
Level 44

Learnt by TM

ScytherScyther
#0123 / Bug · Flying
ArticunoArticuno
#0144 / Ice · Flying
Galarian ArticunoArticuno
Galarian Articuno
#0144 / Psychic · Flying
Galarian ZapdosZapdos
Galarian Zapdos
#0145 / Fighting · Flying
MoltresMoltres
#0146 / Fire · Flying
Galarian MoltresMoltres
Galarian Moltres
#0146 / Dark · Flying
MewMew
#0151 / Psychic
HoppipHoppip
#0187 / Grass · Flying
SkiploomSkiploom
#0188 / Grass · Flying
JumpluffJumpluff
#0189 / Grass · Flying
MurkrowMurkrow
#0198 / Dark · Flying
ScizorScizor
#0212 / Bug · Steel
DelibirdDelibird
#0225 / Ice · Flying
WingullWingull
#0278 / Water · Flying
PelipperPelipper
#0279 / Water · Flying
MasquerainMasquerain
#0284 / Bug · Flying
SwabluSwablu
#0333 / Normal · Flying
AltariaAltaria
#0334 / Dragon · Flying
TropiusTropius
#0357 / Grass · Flying
StarlyStarly
#0396 / Normal · Flying
DrifloonDrifloon
#0425 / Ghost · Flying
DrifblimDrifblim
#0426 / Ghost · Flying
HonchkrowHonchkrow
#0430 / Dark · Flying
FinneonFinneon
#0456 / Water
LumineonLumineon
#0457 / Water
ArceusArceus
#0493 / Normal
RuffletRufflet
#0627 / Normal · Flying
Braviary (Hisuian Braviary)Braviary
Hisuian Braviary
#0628 / Psychic · Flying
HydreigonHydreigon
#0635 / Dark · Dragon
VolcaronaVolcarona
#0637 / Bug · Fire
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)Tornadus
Incarnate Forme
#0641 / Flying
Tornadus (Therian Forme)Tornadus
Therian Forme
#0641 / Flying
VivillonVivillon
#0666 / Bug · Flying
NoibatNoibat
#0714 / Flying · Dragon
NoivernNoivern
#0715 / Flying · Dragon
DartrixDartrix
#0723 / Grass · Flying
DecidueyeDecidueye
#0724 / Grass · Ghost
Decidueye (Hisuian Decidueye)Decidueye
Hisuian Decidueye
#0724 / Grass · Fighting
Oricorio (Baile Style)Oricorio
Baile Style
#0741 / Fire · Flying
Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style)Oricorio
Pom-Pom Style
#0741 / Electric · Flying
Oricorio (Pa'u Style)Oricorio
Pa'u Style
#0741 / Psychic · Flying
Oricorio (Sensu Style)Oricorio
Sensu Style
#0741 / Ghost · Flying
FrosmothFrosmoth
#0873 / Ice · Bug
KleavorKleavor
#0900 / Bug · Rock
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme)Enamorus
Incarnate Forme
#0905 / Fairy · Flying
Enamorus (Therian Forme)Enamorus
Therian Forme
#0905 / Fairy · Flying
Squawkabilly (Green Plumage)Squawkabilly
Green Plumage
#0931 / Normal · Flying
Dudunsparce (Two-Segment Form)Dudunsparce
Two-Segment Form
#0982 / Normal

Learnt by breeding

These Pokémon can learn Tailwind as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.