Tailwind (move)
Move data
Type | Flying |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | — |
Accuracy | — |
PP | 15 (max. 24) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 4 |
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 |
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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. |
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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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Tailwind at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 36
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 36
Whimsicott
#547 / Grass · Fairy
Level 1
#547 / Grass · Fairy
Level 1
Fletchling
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 35
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 35
Fletchinder
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 43
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 43
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 47
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 47
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
Corvisquire
#822 / Flying
Flying
#822 / Flying
Flying
Corviknight
#823 / Flying · Steel
Flying
#823 / Flying · Steel
Flying