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No. 0642 · Generation V · Unova

Thundurus

The Bolt Strike Pokémon

TL;DR. Thundurus is a electric/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 580. Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.

Electric Flying

Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.

Height1.5 m

Weight61.0 kg

AbilitiesPrankster

HiddenDefiant

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 79

Attack 115

Defense 70

Sp. Attack 125

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 111

Total580

580 base stat total, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Electric-types.

125 base Special Attack, Thundurus's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 173 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Thundurus in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Thundurus reaches 3,659 CP at level 40 and 4,186 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack295

GO Defense161

GO Stamina188

Max CP (L40)3,659

Max CP (L50)4,137

Best buddy (L51)4,186

Raid catch CP 2,002–2,091 (L20). Weather boosted 2,503–2,614 (L25).

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Competitive

Thundurus in competitive play.

Thundurus is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #342 in the Great League.

Pivot

Volt Switch / Grass Knot / Knock Off / Taunt

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityPrankster
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Nasty Plot

Thunderbolt / Dark Pulse / Nasty Plot / Thunder Wave

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #342 80.9 score

Ultra League #279 80.8 score

Master League #117 72.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Thundurus.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Thundurus, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Thundurus?

Thundurus is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Thundurus weak to?

Thundurus takes 2× damage from Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Thundurus resistant to?

Thundurus is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel.

Does Thundurus evolve?

Thundurus does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Thundurus from?

Thundurus was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0642.

What are Thundurus's base stats?

Thundurus has HP 79, Attack 115, Defense 70, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 80, and Speed 111. Total base stat total: 580.

What are Thundurus's abilities?

Thundurus can have the ability Prankster, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.

Is Thundurus legendary or mythical?

Yes. Thundurus is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Thundurus's best stat?

Thundurus's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 9th of 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Thundurus good?

Thundurus has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms