Tailwind (move)
Move data
| Type | Flying |
|---|---|
| Category |  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 |
| Korean | 순풍 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 顺风 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 順風 |
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.
#0547 / Grass · Fairy
Level 1
#0661 / Normal · Flying
Level 35
#0662 / Fire · Flying
Level 43
#0663 / Fire · Flying
Level 47
Learnt by TM
#0284 / Bug · Flying
#0547 / Grass · Fairy
#0661 / Normal · Flying
#0662 / Fire · Flying
#0663 / Fire · Flying
#0822 / Flying
#0823 / Flying · Steel
Green Plumage
#0931 / Normal · Flying
#0941 / Electric · Flying
#0962 / Flying · Dark
Two-Segment Form
#0982 / Normal
#0993 / Dark · Flying
#1005 / Dragon · Dark
#1016 / Poison · Fairy
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Tailwind as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0822 / Flying
Flying
#0823 / Flying · Steel
Flying