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.
Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Thundurus first appeared on March 11, 2021, in its second raid release.
- Incarnate Forme
- Therian Forme
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 9 to Oct 6, 2026, Shadow 5-star (Incarnate Forme).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 to Oct 6, 2026 | Shadow 5-starIncarnate Forme | Regular rotation |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starTherian Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starTherian Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-starIncarnate Forme | The Road of Legends |
Thundurus in competitive play.
Thundurus is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #353 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Thundurus as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Thundurus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Thundurus vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Thundurus | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 79 | 70 | +9 |
| Attack | 115 | 76 | +39 |
| Defense | 70 | 65 | +5 |
| Special Attack | 125 | 76 | +49 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 68 | +12 |
| Speed | 111 | 82 | +29 |
| Total | 580 | 437 | +143 |
Thundurus appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Thundurus is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Thundurus.
Every main-series game Thundurus is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlNot in the game
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterCobalt Coastlands: between Sand's Reach and Lunker's Lair (Thunderstorm)(Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra SunTrade
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega RubyTrade
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterSoaring in the sky (requires having Castform in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VObtainableTradeTransfer only
- BlackTrade
- Event
- WhiteObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Unova (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (Therian Forme)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Thundurus appears in 3 episodes.
From BW059 (2011-12-15) through BW097 (2012-10-04).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Thundurus partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Thundurus partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Thundurus in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Thundurus
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.