Thundurus
Thundurus is an Electric/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
National № | 0642 |
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Type | Electric Flying |
Species | Bolt Strike Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 61.0 kg (134.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Prankster Defiant (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0148 (Black/White) 0199 (Black 2/White 2) 0232 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Attack |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 90 (higher than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 79 | 268 | 362 | |
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Attack | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Sp. Atk | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Speed | 111 | 204 | 353 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0642 |
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Type | Electric Flying |
Species | Bolt Strike Pokémon |
Height | 3.0 m (9′10″) |
Weight | 61.0 kg (134.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Volt Absorb |
Local № | 0148 (Black/White) 0199 (Black 2/White 2) 0232 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 90 (higher than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 79 | 268 | 362 | |
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Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Sp. Atk | 145 | 265 | 427 | |
Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Speed | 101 | 186 | 331 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Thundurus does not evolve.
Thundurus changes
- In Generations 5-7, Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) has a base experience yield of 261.
- In Generations 5-7, Thundurus (Therian Forme) has a base experience yield of 261.
Pokédex entries
Incarnate Forme
Black | Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed. |
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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. |
X Omega Ruby |
The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked. |
Legends: Arceus | They say this wielder of electricity has waged war with its nemesis, Tornadus, since time immemorial. The lightning bolts it hurls pierce the very earth and enrich the soil. |
Therian Forme
Legends: Arceus | Quick as a flash, it materializes out of nowhere. It pulverizes foes into nothingness with showers of devastatingly powerful lightning bolts launched from the string of orbs on its tail. |
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Moves learned by Thundurus
Moves learnt by level up
Thundurus learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
10 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
15 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
25 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
30 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
35 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
45 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
50 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
55 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
60 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
65 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
70 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
75 | Wildbolt Storm | Electric | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Thundurus does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Thundurus is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Thundurus learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Thundurus can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Power Shift | Normal | — | — | |
Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Thundurus sprites
Where to find Thundurus
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
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White | Roaming Unova |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game |
Legends: Arceus | Coastlands Camp |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Thundurus questions
- What is a good moveset for Thundurus (both forms)?
- Do you ALWAYS see a glimpse of tornadus-t at the end of your FIRST mission on the dream radar?
- How do you get Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus?
- Where can I find someone that will tell me about Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus and what does he look like?
- To get the Reveal Glass in X&Y, do you need a DW Tornadus, Thundurus, or Landorus?
- How do you find Thundurus, Tornadus and Landorus in ORAS?
- Which form is better, incarnate or therian for tornadus thunderus and landerus?
- Do you get Landorus and co. from event?
- Will KOing Thundurus give it a chance to be shiny?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Thundurus |
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Japanese | ボルトロス (Voltolos) |
German | Voltolos |
French | Fulguris |
Italian | Thundurus |
Spanish | Thundurus |
Korean | 볼트로스 (bolteuroseu) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 雷电云 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 雷電雲 |
English |
Bolt Strike Pokémon |
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Japanese | らいげきポケモン |
German | Torpedo-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Foudroyeur |
Italian | Pokémon Fulminante |
Spanish | Pokémon Centella |
Korean | 뇌격포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 雷击宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 雷擊寶可夢 |
Name origin
- thunder
- loud noise produced by a lightning strike
- -us
- common cloud suffix; possession of a given quality