Thundurus - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

Thundurus in Other Pokemon Games
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Thundurus is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Thundurus and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Thundurus learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Thundurus.

Hisui Pokedex
Tornadus (#231)	Thundurus (#232)	Landorus (#233)

How to Get Thundurus

Requirements to Catch Thundurus
Complete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates and speak to Cogita Defeat Volo at Temple of Sinnoh Wait for Thunderstorm weather at Sands Reach in Cobalt Coastlands

Complete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates

Catching Thundurus is one of three prerequisites for finishing the Incarnate Forces of Hisui post-game Request. This request is only available after finishing Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates and speaking to Cogita.

Seeking the Remaining Plates Mission Guide

Defeat Volo at Temple of Sinnoh

After getting all the plates, you'll need to battle Volo at the Temple of Sinnoh. It's going to be a series of continuous battles so don't forget to save beforehand.

After completing the mission and defeating Volo, head back to the Galaxy Headquarters to receive another request from Cogita.

How to Beat Giratina and Volo: Volo Pokemon and Team

Catch Thundurus at Cobalt Coastlands During a Thunderstorm

Steps to Encounter Thundurus at Sand's Reach
1	Accept Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui.
2	Go to Sand's Reach when the weather conditions are a thunderstorm. This will allow Thundurus to spawn. You can rest at the camp, alternating between Morning and Night to try and trigger a thunderstorm.
3	To find Thundurus, fly over the area until you find two large pillars over the ocean. Hover past this are a until you see a tornado.
4	Once you have found Thundurus, use a Stealth Spray to get within throwing distance.
5	Thundurus has a tornado barrier which must be destroyed before it can be captured. Try to acquire plenty of Ball of Mud or Spoiled Apricorn to throw at Thundurus to get rid of its barrier.
6	Keep throwing Spoiled Apricorns or Balls of Mud at Thundurus when its barrier is down to stun it. When you're in range, make a Back Strike with your Pokemon to begin the battle.
7	Lower its health until its HP gauge turns yellow and throw an Ultra Ball at it. Repeat the steps above if necessary.
8	No need to worry if you accidentally kill it. Just return to Jubilife Village and head back to Sand's Reach again to respawn Thundurus.

Thundurus Evolution

Evolution Line
Thundurus
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Thundurus

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1
	Times you've seen it use Extrasensory	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Wildbolt Storm	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1/3/8/20/40

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Thundurus's Research Tasks Fast

Use Windbolt Storm in Agile Style 3 times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Thundurus Type and Basic Info

Thundurus - Basic Info

Incarnate

Therian

Thundurus Bolt Strike Pokemon
Type
Height	4' 11"	Weight	134.5 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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 Forme) Bolt Strike Pokemon
Type
Height	9' 10"	Weight	134.5 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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.

Preferred Foods

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
None

Thundurus Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Thundurus

Thundurus - How to Change Forms

Use Reveal Glass to Change Forms

You can switch between Thundurus' two forms by using a Reveal Glass.

The Reveal Glass will be given to you by Cogita after catching Enamorus in Request 94 and showing the Pokemon to her.

Incarnate Forces of Hisui Request Guide

Thundurus Base Stats

Thundurus Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	Type	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (12)	Tackle		40	100	30
7 (18)	Bite		60	100	20
11 (21)	Twister		40	100	25
14 (25)	Spark		65	100	20
22 (34)	Nasty Plot		0	-	20
31 (43)	Extrasensory		70	100	15
41 (54)	Crunch		80	100	10
47 (59)	Thunder		100	75	5
52 (65)	Wildbolt Storm		95	80	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	Type	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash		40	100	20
Power Shift		0	-	10
Bulk Up		0	-	10
Rest		0	-	10
Thunder Punch		75	100	10
Iron Tail		100	75	5
Charge Beam		50	90	15
Sludge Bomb		80	100	10
Flash Cannon		80	100	10
Giga Impact		120	90	5
Wild Charge		85	100	10
Hyper Beam		120	90	5
Thunderbolt		80	100	10
Psychic		80	100	10
Dark Pulse		80	-	10

Thundurus Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Tornadus (#231)	Thundurus (#232)	Landorus (#233)

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