Stats & Training
Thundurus's built around mixed offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Quick as a flash, it materializes out of nowhere. It pulverizes foes into nothingness with showers of devastatingly powerful lightning bolts launched from the string of orbs on its tail.
Thundurus Weakness
Type-wise, Thundurus takes extra damage from Ice and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 79 HP and balanced defenses, Thundurus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against ThundurusView Mamoswine → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against ThundurusView Terrakion → | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against ThundurusView Kyurem → | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Rock is super effective against ThundurusView Tyranitar → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Fini's Moonblast hits Thundurus for 43-51%. Pelipper deals 47-55% with Scald.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Toxapex builds →Scald21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast43-51% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Pelipper builds →Hurricane32-38% Scald47-55% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves View Gliscor builds →
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Sun & Moon Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Thundurus is a Electric/Flying legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sun & Moon Thundurus Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Thundurus builds around Fightiniumz for extra utility, Timid nature for the right stat lean, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Prankster does its job quietly.
Best Build
Thundurus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Defog
- Hidden Power Ice
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Thundurus threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Thunder and Fly and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Thundurus in Sun & Moon
Thundurus can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from White, Ultra Moon, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Thundurus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Thundurus Guide
In Sun & Moon, Thundurus is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Thunderbolt with Fightiniumz is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Run Prankster on Thundurus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Thundurus also gets Defiant, but they don't compare. With base 111 Speed, Prankster gives Thundurus an edge before opponents can react.
In Sun & Moon, Thundurus fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 111 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Thundurus: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Thundurus has appeared in 9 games since Black & White, spanning 6 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves