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thundurus-therian
LegendaryGeneration V · #10020 — Bolt Strike Pokémon
Thundurus in its Therian Forme represents one of the most dramatic transformations among the Forces of Nature, shifting from the genie-like Incarnate Forme into a sleeker, more quadrupedal beast of pure electrical fury. This legendary Electric/Flying-type Pokémon, designated as National Pokédex entry #642, stands as a towering 3.0 meters tall despite weighing only 61.0 kilograms, suggesting a physiology of compressed elemental energy rather than conventional mass. First introduced in Generation V as part of the trio of nature-based legendaries alongside Tornadus and Landorus, Thundurus embodies the destructive power of lightning storms that ravage the Unova region. The transformation between its two forms is facilitated by the Reveal Glass, an artifact that fundamentally alters not only the Pokémon's appearance and stats but also its ability and strategic role in battle.
Base Stats
Height
3.0m
Weight
61.0kg
Category
Bolt Strike Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
blue
Shape
arms
Abilities
Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Thundurus-therian Biology & Physical Characteristics
Thundurus's Therian Forme undergoes a striking metamorphosis from its Incarnate counterpart, adopting a more animalistic, thunder-beast aesthetic that emphasizes its avian-electric nature. Rather than the humanoid genie appearance of Incarnate Forme, the Therian variant develops a more compact, four-legged body structure that retains its electrical prowess while gaining enhanced physical mobility. The most distinctive feature remains the characteristic spike-studded tail that discharges immense bolts of lightning, serving as both weapon and symbol of its dominion over electrical forces. Its body maintains a predominantly blue coloration with contrasting purple and white markings, creating a visually dynamic appearance that suggests constant electrical discharge. The biological adaptations of Therian Forme prioritize speed and special attack power, reflected in its base Special Attack stat of 145—a significant 20-point increase from its Incarnate form's 125, though it sacrifices some physical attack capability with a reduction from 115 to 105.
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Training
Breeding
Thundurus-therian Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Thundurus exists as a male-only species with a gender ratio of 100% male and 0% female, placing it firmly in the category of exclusively masculine legendary Pokémon. This lack of sexual dimorphism and female counterpart is consistent with its classification as an undiscovered egg group member, making it impossible to breed Thundurus through conventional breeding mechanics in most games. The base friendship value of 90 indicates a relatively positive disposition toward trainers who capture it, higher than the neutral 70-point baseline, suggesting that despite its destructive nature, Thundurus can form meaningful bonds with those who prove themselves worthy. The species was granted an exceptionally long hatch counter value of 120 cycles—equivalent to approximately 30,584 to 30,840 steps—though this metric is largely academic given the impossibility of obtaining eggs through breeding. The all-male composition aligns thematically with its role as a force of nature rather than a biological species capable of reproduction, positioning it more as a manifestation of primal elemental power than a creature bound by reproductive constraints.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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sword shield
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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crystal
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
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platinum
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ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
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black 2 white 2
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xd
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black white
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heartgold soulsilver
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
+800 more TMs/HMs
Thundurus-therian Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Thundurus does not undergo traditional evolution, as it is a legendary Pokémon occupying a fixed position in the Pokédex hierarchy. However, its transformation between Incarnate and Therian Formes represents a unique form-change mechanic exclusive to the Forces of Nature quartet. This transformation is activated through interaction with the Reveal Glass, an artifact of mysterious origins that fundamentally restructures the Pokémon's physical form and redistributes its base stats while maintaining the same total of 580 points. The change from Incarnate to Therian Forme is not reversible through leveling or standard gameplay mechanics, making it a deliberate strategic choice rather than an inevitable progression. The Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012, and debuted in Generation V games, offering trainers the ability to customize Thundurus's role in their team composition. In mechanical terms, this represents a shift from a mixed attacker with emphasis on physical damage to a specialized special attacker focused on exploiting its superior Special Attack rating.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Thundurus-therian Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Thundurus in Therian Forme exhibits patterns of devastating environmental destruction that have earned it considerable notoriety throughout the Unova region. The Pokédex entries consistently emphasize its indiscriminate nature as it flies across the landscape, shooting lightning bolts in all directions and inadvertently igniting forest fires that leave charred remains scattered across the terrain. This reckless discharge of electrical energy has resulted in widespread disapproval from the local populace, who regard Thundurus not as a divine entity but as a destructive force of nature to be avoided. Unlike creatures motivated by territorial instincts or hunger, Thundurus's behaviors appear driven by the very nature of its elemental composition—an embodiment of atmospheric electricity given form and consciousness. It traverses the skies of the Unova region seemingly at random, its presence signaled by the distinctive spike-discharge from its tail and the subsequent storms that follow in its wake.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
Generation VI
The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
Generation VIII
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.
Thundurus-therian Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Thundurus derives from a combination of 'thunder' and the suffix '-us,' creating a Latin-influenced nomenclature befitting a legendary force of nature. In Japanese, it is known as Voltolos, from 'volts' and 'olos,' further emphasizing its electrical heritage. The design philosophy draws inspiration from classical mythology's depiction of weather deities and storm spirits, particularly genie-like entities that command atmospheric phenomena. The creature's therian form, in particular, evokes the concept of a thunder beast—a quadrupedal entity of pure elemental power that transcends conventional animal anatomy. The spikes adorning its tail and body serve as visual conduits for electrical discharge, a design element that communicates its lethal electrical nature at a glance. Its genus classification as the 'Bolt Strike Pokémon' encapsulates the essence of its identity, emphasizing the violent, sudden nature of its electrical attacks rather than any sustained power generation.
Learnable Moves
Thundurus-therian can learn 90 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sky drop | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| smart strike | steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supercell slam | electric | Physical | 100 | 95 | 15 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| wildbolt storm | electric | Special | 100 | 80 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Thundurus-therian Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battle scenarios, Thundurus's Therian Forme distinguishes itself through its exceptional Special Attack base stat of 145, positioning it as a premier special-based electric attacker capable of devastating opponents with high-power electrical moves. The crucial ability Volt Absorb transforms any electric-type attacks directed at it into healing opportunities, restoring one-quarter of its maximum HP and negating damage that would otherwise be problematic for an electric-type lacking ground immunity. This ability proves invaluable in team compositions emphasizing electric-type synergy, particularly against opponents also fielding electric attackers. Its base Speed stat of 101 provides respectable outspeeding capability against many threats, though slightly reduced from its Incarnate form's 111, reflecting the trade-off inherent in the form transformation. The stat redistribution prioritizes special offensive prowess while sacrificing some physical attack power, making Thundurus's Therian Forme better suited to moveset strategies emphasizing special-based electricity moves over physical alternatives. Its Electric/Flying typing grants useful resistances to Fighting, Bug, and Grass-type moves while maintaining the same vulnerability to ground-type attacks that plague most electric-types.
Commonly Asked Questions About Thundurus-therian
What type is Thundurus-therian?
Thundurus-therian is a electric and flying type Pokemon.
What does Thundurus-therian evolve into?
Thundurus-therian does not evolve.
What are Thundurus-therian's weaknesses?
Thundurus-therian is weak to ground, rock and ice type moves.
Thundurus-therian Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Thundurus has secured a significant position within Pokémon lore as one of the most visually distinctive and mechanically interesting legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. The dual-forme mechanic centered on Thundurus and its nature-affiliated counterparts revolutionized how legendary Pokémon could be presented mechanically and narratively, allowing for substantial gameplay diversity without introducing entirely new creatures. In the anime, Thundurus was notably associated with Meloetta, adding layers to its characterization beyond simple destructive force. The creature's spectacular visual design and the dramatic transformation enabled by the Reveal Glass made it a fan favorite among competitive players and casual collectors alike. Its appearance across multiple game generations, from Black and White through recent titles like Legends: Arceus, demonstrates enduring appeal and relevance. The concept of a legendary storm deity that indiscriminately causes forest fires resonates with environmental themes, positioning Thundurus as more than merely a powerful entity—it embodies the double-edged sword of natural forces that provide essential ecological functions while simultaneously threatening civilization.
Where to Find Thundurus-therian in Every Pokémon Game
Thundurus's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon game iterations and formats. In its original Black and White appearance, Thundurus is encountered as a roaming legendary encountered on Routes throughout the Unova region after defeating the Elite Four and champion. Subsequent games including Black 2 and White 2 offer similar availability patterns, with the Reveal Glass typically acquired as part of the postgame narrative. In later generations such as X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, Thundurus appears in the Pokédex but with availability dependent on trading or events. Legends: Arceus includes Thundurus as part of its expanded legendary roster, providing modern players with contemporary access to this atmospheric powerhouse. The exceptionally low catch rate of 3—translating to approximately 0.4% success with a standard Poké Ball against a full-health target—demands strategic capture approaches utilizing status conditions, false swipes, and ultra balls. Event distributions have periodically made Thundurus available to players in specific regions and time windows, particularly in earlier generations. The Therian Forme specifically is generally obtainable through post-game activities or trading rather than direct encounters in main story progression.