Type matchups
Damage Thundurus takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Flying type, Thundurus has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Electric/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 79
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 111
- Total
- 580
Thundurus has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its Attack (115) and Sp. Atk (125) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 111 beats 91% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 79 HP, 70 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Thundurus can have the abilities Prankster and Defiant.
How to beat Thundurus
Thundurus takes 2× damage from Rock and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Thorns hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Electric and Flying moves. Rhyperior hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Thundurus's Electric moves and resists its Flying moves. Tyrantrum hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Electric and Flying moves.
Evolution
Thundurus does not evolve.
Best counters to Thundurus
Other Electric/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Thundurus weak to?
As an Electric/Flying type, Thundurus takes super-effective damage from Rock and Ice moves.
What is Thundurus resistant to?
Thundurus resists Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Thundurus?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Thorns, Rhyperior and Tyrantrum, which hit Thundurus with super-effective attacks.