Name origin

thunder
loud noise produced by a lightning strike
-us
suffix indicating possession of a given quality


Thundurus (Incarnate) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 642
Type Electric Flying
Species Bolt Strike Pokémon
Height 4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight 134.5 lbs (61.0 kg)
Abilities Prankster
Defiant (Dream World)
Local № 148 (Black, White)
199 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Borutorosu

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 90 (higher than normal)
Base EXP 261
Growth Rate Slow
Thundurus (Therian) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 642
Type Electric Flying
Species Bolt Strike Pokémon
Height 9′10″ (3.00m)
Weight 134.5 lbs (61.0 kg)
Abilities Volt Absorb
Defiant (Dream World)
Local № 148 (Black, White)
199 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Borutorosu

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 90 (higher than normal)
Base EXP 261
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Thundurus stats

The base stats for Thundurus are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 79
268 - 362
Attack 115
211 - 361
Defense 70
130 - 262
Sp. Atk 125
229 - 383
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 111
204 - 353
Total 580
HP 79
268 - 362
Attack 105
193 - 339
Defense 70
130 - 262
Sp. Atk 145
265 - 427
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 101
186 - 331
Total 580

Pokedex descriptions

Black Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.
White The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
Black 2
White 2
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Thundurus learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
1 UproarNormalSpecial90100
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
7 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
13 BiteDarkPhysical60100
19 RevengeFightingPhysical60100
25 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
31 Heal BlockPsychicStatus--
37 AgilityPsychicStatus--
43 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
49 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
55 ChargeElectricStatus--
61 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
67 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
73 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
79 Hammer ArmFightingPhysical10090
85 ThrashNormalPhysical120100

Egg moves

Thundurus does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Thundurus can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Moves learnt by HM

Thundurus is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Thundurus is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Thundurus sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Thundurus normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Thundurus shiny sprite

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