
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Thundurus
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Thundurus is a new S Tier Type Bolt Strike Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 3 Attack EV Yield. Thundurus has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 580 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Mild Nature for Thundurus in Pokemon SV.
Thundurus Stats
Thundurus highest IV stat is Special Attack (125) and the lowest being Def (70).
Rank | Value | Stat | |
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E | 79 | HP | |
S | 115 | Atk | |
E | 70 | Def | |
S | 125 | Sp.Atk | |
D | 80 | Sp.Def | |
C | 111 | Speed | |
S | 580 | Total |
Thundurus Abilities
Abilities | Description |
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Prankster Ability 1 | Prankster increases the priority of status moves by +1. |
Defiant Hidden Ability | When its stats are lowered its Attack increases. (Single Use Only) |
Thundurus Guide
Thundurus has a 3 Attack EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Thundurus is a Mild nature due to the highest IV stat being Special Attack.
Breeding Thundurus
Thundurus can breed with pokemon who share the Undiscovered Egg Group.
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How To Evolve Thundurus in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

You will need to participate in the special auctions, you will need to get a bid card. These cards are acquired from the Pokémon Center in Porto Marinada and can be used at any of the three auction houses located around town. Once you have your bid card, special auctions from a fourth vendor may appear if you have this specific Pokémon within your boxes or party.
Thundurus Regular Evolution requires Reveal Glass to evolve into .
- Thundurus
- Reveal Glass
The biggest stat increase will be the stat.
Evolutions | Total | HP | Atk | Def | Sp.Atk | Sp.Def | Speed |
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| 580 | 79 | 115 | 70 | 125 | 80 | 111 |
Stat Increase | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
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Where To Find Thundurus Locations in Pokemon SV

Thundurus Locations
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Pokemon SV Thundurus Weakness
Thundurus is a Rock, Ice type moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fighting, Bug, Grass, Ground type moves. ,
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Best Moves for Thundurus in Scarlet and Violet
Thundurus Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Thrash and TM Moves like Thunder, and Fly.
Unlock | Move | Description |
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Giga Impact
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Thunder
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 10![]() Effect: A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Fly
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. | |
Focus Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 70PP: 5![]() Effect: The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
List of Thundurus Moves in
Thundurus can learn 16 Moves from Leveling Up and 44 TM Moves. Moves like Thrash which, Thundurus will learn by reaching level 70. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Thunder, Fly and Focus Blast.
Thundurus Level Up Moves
List of the 16 Moves Thundurus can learn from leveling up.
Lv | Move | Description |
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Lv.1 |
Astonish
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Tier: E Tier Power: 30Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
Lv.1 |
Thunder Shock
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 30![]() Effect: The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Lv.5 |
Leer
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 30![]() Effect: The user gives opposing Pokemon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
Lv.10 |
Swagger
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 85PP: 15![]() Effect: The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat. |
Lv.15 |
Bite
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 25![]() Effect: The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
Lv.20 |
Shock Wave
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
Lv.25 |
Agility
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30![]() Effect: The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
Lv.30 |
Charge
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
Lv.35 |
Volt Switch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting. |
Lv.40 |
Crunch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Lv.45 |
Discharge
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Tier: C Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
Lv.50 |
Uproar
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokemon can fall asleep. |
Lv.55 |
Hammer Arm
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat. |
Lv.60 |
Rain Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The 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. |
Lv.65 |
Thunder
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 10![]() Effect: A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Lv.70 |
Thrash
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
Thundurus TM Moves
List of the 44 Moves Thundurus can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).
TM | Move | Description |
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Acrobatics
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Tier: D Tier Power: 55Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. | |
Agility
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30![]() Effect: The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. | |
Body Slam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Brick Break
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | |
Bulk Up
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats. | |
Charge Beam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 50Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Crunch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |
Dark Pulse
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. | |
Eerie Impulse
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Electric Terrain
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokemon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. | |
Electro Ball
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. | |
Endure
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
Facade
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. | |
Flash Cannon
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Fling
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. | |
Fly
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. | |
Focus Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 70PP: 5![]() Effect: The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Foul Play
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Tier: D Tier Power: 95Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. | |
Giga Impact
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Grass Knot
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. | |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Nasty Plot
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Protect
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
Psychic
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Rain Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The 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. | |
Rest
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
Scary Face
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. | |
Sleep Talk
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
Sludge Bomb
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. | |
Smart Strike
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. | |
Snarl
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Tier: E Tier Power: 55Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokemon. | |
Substitute
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
Sunny Day
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
Take Down
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 85PP: 20![]() Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. | |
Taunt
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | |
Thief
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 25![]() Effect: The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. | |
Thunder
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 10![]() Effect: A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Thunder Punch
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Tier: C Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Thunder Wave
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 90PP: 20![]() Effect: The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | |
Thunderbolt
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
U-turn
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting. | |
Volt Switch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting. | |
Wild Charge
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into the target. This also damages the user a little. | |
Zen Headbutt
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 90PP: 15![]() Effect: The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Thundurus Egg Moves
List of the 4 Moves Thundurus can learn from being hatched from an egg.
Move | Description |
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Thrash
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
Absorb
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Tier: F Tier Power: 20Acc: 100PP: 25![]() Effect: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
Harden
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30![]() Effect: The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
Morning Sun
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
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