Bleakwind Storm (move)

	Bleakwind Storm; こがらしあらし Wintry Wind Storm
Type	Flying
Category	Special
PP	10 (max. 16)
Power	100
Accuracy	80%
Priority	0
	Does not make contact; Affected by Protect; Not affected by Magic Coat; Not affected by Snatch; Affected by Mirror Move; Affected by King's Rock;
	Many Others: Affects all adjacent opponents, but not allies
Introduced	Generation VIII
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
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Appeal	0
Jam	0
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	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

Bleakwind Storm (Japanese: こがらしあらし Wintry Wind Storm) is a damage-dealing Flying-type move introduced during Generation VIII, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It is the signature move of Tornadus.

Effect

Generation VIII

Bleakwind Storm inflicts damage and has a 30% chance (50% chance in the strong style) to leave the target with frostbite.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

		Agile	Strong
Category	Special
PP	5

Power	95	75	115
Accuracy	80%	80%	90%
Action speed modifier
Self	0	0	+5
Target	0	+3	0
Additional effect
Chance	30%	30%	50%
Turns	3	2	4
		?	?
Inflicts the target with frostbite

Generation IX

Bleakwind Storm's PP and power were changed to 10 and 100, respectively. It now has a 30% chance of lowering each target's Speed by one stage. In a battle with multiple opponents, Bleakwind Storm will target all adjacent opponents.

When used during rain, Bleakwind Storm bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.

Bleakwind Storm is a wind move.

Description

Games	Description
LA	The user attacks with savagely cold winds that cause both body and spirit to tremble. This may also leave the target with frostbite.
SV	The user attacks with savagely cold winds that cause both body and spirit to tremble. This may also lower the Speed stats of opposing Pokémon.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups	Level
			VIII	IX
			LA	SV
0641	Tornadus All forms	No Eggs Discovered	No Eggs Discovered	52	77
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Bleakwind Storm is a Charged Attack that has been available since January 10, 2024.

Bleakwind Storm

Charged Attack

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy cost

100

Duration

2.3 seconds

Damage window

1.8-2.6 seconds

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy cost

45

Secondary effect

1 Opponent Attack

Effect chance

100%

Eligible Pokémon:

By Elite Charged TM

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Bleakwind Storm	Special	4	—	179	214	80%	All opponents	—	Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Speed by 1 stat rank.	Cheren (Champion) & Tornadus Hilda & Tornadus
Buddy move
Black Gale Bleakwind Storm	Special	2	—	200	240	—	All opponents	Sure Hit	Activation Condition: When the user uses any moves one time. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used. Never misses. The more the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect is increased, the greater the power of this attack. Lowers the target's Speed by two stat ranks. Lowers the target's Flying Type Rebuff by one rank the first time this attack move is successful each battle.	Cheren (Champion) & Tornadus
Harsh Winter Bleakwind Storm	Special	2	2	250	300	100%	All opponents	—	Activation Condition: When the user's Sp. Atk is raised. Deactivation Condition: When the user's Sp. Atk is not raised. Never misses when the weather is rainy. Lowers the target's Speed by three stat ranks. Leaves the target confused. The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Applies the Critical-Hit Defense effect to the allied field of play.	Hilda & Tornadus
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm	Special	Default		200	240	An opponent		—	This attack's power increases when the target's Type Rebuff is lowered.	Cheren (Champion) & Tornadus
		6★ EX		300	360	An opponent
		6★ EX with EX role		300	360	All opponents

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	枯葉風暴 Fūyihp Fūngbouh
Chinese	Mandarin	枯葉風暴 / 枯叶风暴 Kūyè Fēngbào
French		Typhon Hivernal
German		Polarorkan
Italian		Tempesta Boreale
Korean		찬바람폭풍 Chanbaram Pokpung
Brazilian Portuguese		Tempestade Álgida
Spanish		Vendaval Gélido

Variations of the move Springtide Storm

Springtide Storm • • Wildbolt Storm • Sandsear Storm

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