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

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Legends Arceus - Thundurus

Thundurus in Other Pokemon Games
Pokemon_Scarlet_Logo.pngSV Pokemon Sword and Shield IconSWSH Pokemon Legends Arceus LogoPLA

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
Pokemon Legends Arceus TornadusTornadus
(#231)
Pokemon Legends Arceus ThundurusThundurus
(#232)
Pokemon Legends Arceus LandorusLandorus
(#233)

How to Get Thundurus

Requirements to Catch Thundurus
CheckmarkComplete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates and speak to Cogita

CheckmarkDefeat Volo at Temple of Sinnoh

CheckmarkWait for Thunderstorm weather at Sands Reach in Cobalt Coastlands

Complete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates

Cogita.png

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

Legends Arceus - Volo battle.png

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 PLA Thundurus Tornado
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 PLA Thundurus Fight
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 ImageThundurus
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Thundurus

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
Number caught 1
Times you've seen it use Extrasensory 1/3/6/12/25
Double Icon
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
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use an agile style move 1/3/8/20/40
Double Icon = 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
Legends Arceus - Thundurus
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type IconPokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon
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
Legends Arceus - Thundurus (Therian Forme)
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type IconPokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon
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

Preferred Foods
None

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
None ImageNone

Thundurus Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Thundurus

Thundurus - How to Change Forms

Use Reveal Glass to Change Forms

PLA Reveal Glass

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

Incarnate
Therian
HP
79
Atk
115
Def
70
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
80
Speed
111
Total Base Stats
580
HP
79
Atk
105
Def
70
Sp. Atk
145
Sp. Def
80
Speed
101
Total Base Stats
580

Thundurus Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

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

Learned from the Training Grounds

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

Thundurus Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus TornadusTornadus
(#231)
Pokemon Legends Arceus ThundurusThundurus
(#232)
Pokemon Legends Arceus LandorusLandorus
(#233)

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