#642 Thundurus (Therian)

#642 Thundurus (Therian)

electricflying
Height3 m(9'10")
Weight61 kg(134.5 lbs)
Gender♂ 100%♀ 0%
Gen 5

Thundurus (Therian)'s Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 79
299
Attack 105
246
Defense 70
176
Sp. Atk 145
326
Sp. Def 80
196
Speed 101
238
0/508
1481
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
icerock
1xdamage
normalfirewaterelectricpoisonpsychicghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
grassfightingflyingbugsteel
0xdamage
ground

Thundurus (Therian) Abilities

Volt Absorb

If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

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Thundurus (Therian) Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Thunder Shockelectricspecial40100Level Up 1The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Astonishghostphysical30100Level Up 1The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Leernormalstatus–100Level Up 5The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Swaggernormalstatus–85Level Up 10The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level Up 15The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Shock Waveelectricspecial60–Level Up 20The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Agilitypsychicstatus––Level Up 25The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Chargeelectricstatus––Level Up 30The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Volt Switchelectricspecial70100Level Up 35After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Crunchdarkphysical80100Level Up 40The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Dischargeelectricspecial80100Level Up 45The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
Uproarnormalspecial90100Level Up 50The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Hammer Armfightingphysical10090Level Up 55The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––Level Up 60The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Thunderelectricspecial11070Level Up 65A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thrashnormalphysical120100Level Up 70The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Wildbolt Stormelectricspecial10080Level Up 75The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TM/HMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TM/HMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TM/HMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulk Upfightingstatus––TM/HMThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TM/HMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TM/HMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Eerie Impulseelectricstatus–100TM/HMThe user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Electric Terrainelectricstatus––TM/HMThe user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
Electro Ballelectricspecial–100TM/HMThe user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Electrowebelectricspecial5595TM/HMThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Endurenormalstatus––TM/HMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TM/HMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flash Cannonsteelspecial80100TM/HMThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Flingdarkphysical–100TM/HMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Flyflyingphysical9095TM/HMThe user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TM/HMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TM/HMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TM/HMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial–100TM/HMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TM/HMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TM/HMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TM/HMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Nasty Plotdarkstatus––TM/HMThe user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Protectnormalstatus––TM/HMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TM/HMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Restpsychicstatus––TM/HMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus–100TM/HMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TM/HMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bombpoisonspecial90100TM/HMThe user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wavepoisonspecial95100TM/HMThe user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
Smack Downrockphysical50100TM/HMThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Smart Strikesteelphysical70–TM/HMThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Snarldarkspecial5595TM/HMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Substitutenormalstatus––TM/HMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Dayfirestatus––TM/HMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Supercell Slamelectricphysical10095TM/HMThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TM/HMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus–100TM/HMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TM/HMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TM/HMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunder Punchelectricphysical75100TM/HMThe target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus–90TM/HMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TM/HMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
U Turnbugphysical70100TM/HMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TM/HMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TM/HMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TM/HMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Pokedex Entries
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

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.

In Other Languages

Thundurus (Therian)'s Japanese name is Voltolos (ボルトロス). Here are all the official names for Thundurus (Therian) across different languages:

JapaneseボルトロスVoltolos
Korean볼트로스
Chinese (Traditional)雷電雲
FrenchFulguris
GermanVoltolos
SpanishThundurus
ItalianThundurus
Chinese (Simplified)雷电云

Thundurus (Therian) Breeding

Species
Bolt Strike Pokémon
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Time30,720 steps(120 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate3
Base Friendship90
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience290

How to Get Thundurus (Therian)

Thundurus (Therian) is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Thundurus (Therian) in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
VariousWildTherian FormeForm Change
FAQ

About Thundurus (Therian)

Thundurus (Therian) is a Electric/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 580, Thundurus (Therian) is classified as a Bolt Strike Pokémon and is part of the Thundurus → Thundurus (Therian) evolution line.

In competitive play, Thundurus (Therian) is placed in the UU tier where it holds a 14.83% usage rate. Its key abilities are Volt Absorb, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Thundurus (Therian) is weak to Ice, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Thundurus (Therian) can learn 90 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Thunderbolt, Nasty Plot, Agility, Volt Switch. Standing at 3m tall and weighing 61kg, Thundurus (Therian) has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.