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Therian Thundurus

Bolt Strike Pokémon

IncarnateTherian
Therian Thundurus official artwork
Official art

Therian Thundurus is an Electric/Flying-type form of Thundurus, 2× weak to Rock and Ice, with a base stat total of 580. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

ElectricFlying
Height
3 m 9′10″
Weight
61 kg 134.5 lbs
Base stat total
580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black 2 & White 2
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP79154–186268–362
Atk105112–172193–339
Def7081–134130–262
SpA145148–216265–427
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe101108–168186–331
Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP79Atk105Def70Spe101SpD80SpA145

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

ElectricFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Flying (because of Electric)Grass (because of Flying)Steel (because of Electric)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalPoisonGhostFireWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 101); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+168Max153No SP121Min108Scarf252Tailwind336

At max Speed, Therian Thundurus outspeeds 20 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Therian Thundurus against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
168Therian Thundurus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
153Therian Thundurus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
121Therian Thundurus · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUUBL

10.4% of teams · rank #19 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Thunderbolt
  2. Nasty Plot
  3. Dark Pulse
  4. Agility

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games10.4%
  • 1500 weighting10.4%
  • 1630 weighting10.4%
  • 1760 weighting10.2%

Usage by month

Oct 202510.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe36.2%
  • Modest 232 HP / 176 SpA / 100 Spe14.8%
  • Modest 244 HP / 152 SpA / 12 SpD / 100 Spe9.7%
  • Modest 248 HP / 16 Def / 136 SpA / 8 SpD / 100 Spe6.5%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.9%

Tera types

  • Steel43.4%
  • Poison18.3%
  • Dark17.0%
  • Electric8.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Thundurus does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 17

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
5LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
10SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
15Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
25AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
30Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
35Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
40Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
45Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15
50UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
55Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
60Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
65Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
70ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
75Wildbolt Storm20% chance to paralyze foe(s). Rain: can't miss.ElectricSpec10080%10

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

Biology

Thundurus launches massive thunderbolts everywhere in the region, causing houses and forests to burn, and it has waged war against Tornadus since time immemorial. It is therefore disliked. However, the thunderbolts that pierce the earth actually enrich it.

Design & origin

Thundurus' "Incarnate Forme" is inspired by the Japanese Raijin, the Shinto god of lightning, thunder and storms, while its "Therian Forme" stems from the Four Symbols of Chinese myth, specifically the Azure Dragon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Bolt Strike Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Blue
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About its forms: Forms have different stats and abilities. Thundurus switches forms when the Reveal Glass is used on it. The Reveal Glass may be obtained by taking a Therian Thundurus to Abundant Shrine. (Landorus can be obtained in Therian Forme from the Dream Radar.)

Original Unova#148Updated Unova#199Hisui#232

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.

    White · X · Omega Ruby

  4. Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Thundurus
Japanese
ボルトロス
Japanese (romaji)
Voltolos
Korean
볼트로스
Chinese (Traditional)
雷電雲
Chinese (Simplified)
雷电云
French
Fulguris
German
Voltolos
Spanish
Thundurus
Italian
Thundurus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

3 SpA
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
90
290
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
♂ 100%♀ 0%
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.