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[[File:Team Plasma Thundurus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Thundurus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Team Plasma Thundurus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Incarnate Forme Thundurus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Thundurus made his first appearance in [[Nimbasa City]], where he shocked {{adv|Black}} after the Nimbasa Gym's roller coaster was sabotaged and forced him to the Gym's roof. Later, Thundurus got in a battle with Tornadus near the [[Battle Subway]]. After being stopped by Landorus, the three were captured by [[Giallo]] for Team Plasma to use. Later they were used by the [[Shadow Triad]] against the Gym Leaders. These Pokémon were than given to Hood Man ([[Colress]]) to experiment how to change them to their alternate forms.
Thundurus made his first appearance in [[Nimbasa City]], where he shocked {{adv|Black}} after the Nimbasa Gym's roller coaster was sabotaged and forced him to the Gym's roof. Later, Thundurus got in a battle with Tornadus near the [[Battle Subway]]. After being stopped by Landorus, the three were captured by [[Giallo]] for Team Plasma to use. Later they were used by the [[Shadow Triad]] against the Gym Leaders. These Pokémon were than given to Hood Man ([[Colress]]) to experiment how to change them to their alternate forms.

Revision as of 01:18, 24 September 2016

641MS.png #641: Tornadus
Pokémon
#643: Reshiram 643MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Thundurus (disambiguation).
Thundurus
Bolt Strike Pokémon
ボルトロス
Voltolos
#642
Incarnate Forme
Incarnate Forme
Therian Forme
Therian Forme



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Flying
Unknown Unknown
Therian Forme
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Prankster
Incarnate Forme
Volt Absorb
Therian Forme
Cacophony
Defiant
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Therian Forme
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% male
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
121 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Incarnate Forme
9'10" 3.0 m
Therian Forme
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
143.3 lbs. 65.0 kg
Incarnate Forme
143.3 lbs. 65.0 kg
Therian Forme
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
261
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Incarnate Forme
0
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Therian Forme
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body04.png
Footprint
F642.png F000.png
Therian Forme
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
90
External Links

Thundurus (Japanese: ボルトロス Voltolos) is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, it has a second Forme activated by using the Reveal Glass. Its original Forme, Incarnate Forme, will then become Therian Forme.

Its Therian Forme was officially revealed May 12, 2012.

Along with Tornadus and Landorus, it is a part of the Forces of Nature.

Biology

In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus is a blue, muscular humanoid Pokémon, which resembles a genie. It is a male-only species with no female counterpart. On its head is a single, long, sharp, purple horn. Thundurus has white, zigzagging and jutting styled hair, a spiky white mustache and two pointed blue ears on either side of its head. Its eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Thundurus's body is covered in various, irregularly shaped purple spots. Its broad chest consists of two joined, purple, rounded-diamond shaped pectorals and its shoulders, elbows and navel are adorned with raindrop like designs. It has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. Its lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a thick, long, curling, purple, cable-like tail. Spanning the length of its tail, Thundurus has several ball-like structures. They are a dark grey color, and each has a long, sharp spike on one side.

In Therian Forme, Thundurus is a large, blue, sleek, bipedal snake or dragon-like Pokémon. The horn on its head is now thicker and extends out more, while its ears become more pointy and pinned back. Thundurus's hair remains the same; the mustache now takes on a more raised snout and fanged-maw-like appearance, with two curving wisps flowing back and past its ears. Its eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises which still lack visible pupils. its chest remains broad and unchanged, while its navel is bejeweled with a blue gem. Thundurus's arms have lost much of their muscular bulk, and are now slimmer. It has two paw-like hands, each covered in a trailing cloud-like fluff and with three claw-tipped fingers. Thundurus's purple lower half is much smaller than its upper body, and consist of two hind-legs and its tail. Its feet are elongated, with three downward curved toes and claws. Thundurus's tail also remains largely unchanged, although it is thicker at the base and tapers off and becomes thinner toward the tip.

Thundurus can shoot thunderbolts from its tail.

In the anime

Incarnate Forme Thundurus in the anime
Therian Forme Thundurus in the anime

Major appearances

Thundurus (anime)

A Thundurus made his TV episode debut in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2. It appeared on Milos Island after Team Rocket destroyed its shrine, then began fighting with Tornadus. Later, when Landorus tried to stop them, they fought Landorus together, even after Jessie, James, Meowth and Dr. Zager tried to capture them.

Thundurus appeared in both of his Formes in Unova's Survival Crisis!, where he was summoned to the Abyssal Ruins by Giovanni and sent on a rampage alongside Tornadus and Landorus. Eventually, the three were freed by Meloetta and departed.

Minor appearances

Thundurus made his debut in a cameo appearance in the credits of Black—Victini and Reshiram.

In the manga

Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Thundurus made his first appearance in Nimbasa City, where he shocked Black after the Nimbasa Gym's roller coaster was sabotaged and forced him to the Gym's roof. Later, Thundurus got in a battle with Tornadus near the Battle Subway. After being stopped by Landorus, the three were captured by Giallo for Team Plasma to use. Later they were used by the Shadow Triad against the Gym Leaders. These Pokémon were than given to Hood Man (Colress) to experiment how to change them to their alternate forms.

In the TCG

Main article: Thundurus (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed.
White The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
Black 2 As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
White 2
Generation VI
X The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
Y As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
Omega Ruby The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.
Alpha Sapphire As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black
Trade, Event
White
Roaming Unova*
Black 2 White 2
Transfer from Dream Radar
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby
Trade
Alpha Sapphire
Soaring in the sky with Castform in party


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain (Random Legendary Encounter*)
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
MD GTI
Eastern Savanna (Mapless Street), Rusty Mountain (Golden Chamber), Jaws of the Abyss (Golden Chamber), Smoking Mountain (Golden Chamber)
Rumble U
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match (Reward),
Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale (Unova Boss),
Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 5
Shuffle
Event: Thundurus Appears!
Rumble World
White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 29: Stage 10 (Therian Forme only)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
B Milos Island Thundurus Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi
70 December 16, 2011 to January 10, 2012
B Milos Island Thundurus Korean Wi-Fi 70 May 14 to July 5, 2012

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Revival Herb Revival Herb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Incarnate Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
111
104 - 179 204 - 353
Total:
580
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Therian Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
79
139 - 186 268 - 362
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
101
95 - 168 186 - 331
Total:
580
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20 Clever 1 0  
011 Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20 Clever 1 0  
011 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
077 Swagger Normal Status 0000 09090% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
1313 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
1919 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
2525 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
3131 Heal Block Psychic Status 0000 100100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
4343 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
4949 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 Tough 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
5555 Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20 Clever 1 0  
6161 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20 Clever 1 0  
6767 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 Cool 1 0  
7373 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
7979 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
8585 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thundurus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thundurus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM08Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cool 1 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM12Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM23Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
TM24Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM25Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM29Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM31Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM34Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM34 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM36Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
TM41Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM46Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM52Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM56Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM57Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 0  
TM58Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM59Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM63Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM66Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM72Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM73Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 3 ♥♥♥
TM86Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM89Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM91Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM93Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM97Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM02Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thundurus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thundurus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Thundurus in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Thundurus in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thundurus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thundurus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
X Y OR AS Role Play Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Thundurus can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Thundurus cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thundurus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thundurus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2642.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is Tornadus's fighting buddy. In the past, they got into a lot of trouble together, and Landorus yelled at them. He lives a quiet life now.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT642.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 0

#338
Shuffle642.png

Power of 5+
Attacks do even more damage when you make a match of five.


Evolution

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 642.png Spr b 5b 642.png Spr 5b2 642.png Spr b 5b2 642.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 642T.png Spr b 5b2 642T.png
Spr 5b 642 s.png Spr b 5b 642 s.png Spr 5b2 642 s.png Spr b 5b2 642 s.png
Front Back Spr 5b2 642T s.png Spr b 5b2 642T s.png
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 642.png
Spr b 6x 642.png
Spr 6o 642.png
Spr b 6o 642.png
Spr 6x 642T.png
Spr b 6x 642T.png
Spr 6o 642T.png
Spr b 6o 642T.png
Spr 6x 642 s.png
Spr b 6x 642 s.png
Spr 6o 642 s.png
Spr b 6o 642 s.png
Spr 6x 642T s.png
Spr b 6x 642T s.png
Spr 6o 642T s.png
Spr b 6o 642T s.png
Front Back Front Back
642MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Thundurus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Thundurus and Tornadus have identical base stat distribution in their Incarnate Formes.
  • Therian Forme Thundurus has the highest Special Attack base stat of all non-Mega-Evolved Electric-type Pokémon.
  • Thundurus's category, the Bolt Strike Pokémon, shares its name with the move Bolt Strike in both Japanese and English; however, it cannot learn the move, which is Zekrom's signature move.
  • Thundurus is the only one of the Forces of Nature that has a type advantage over one of them.
  • Prior to Generation VI, Thundurus's Therian Forme had the same body style as its Incarnate Forme.
  • Therian Forme Thundurus is the tallest Electric-type Pokémon.

Origin

In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus may be based on Raijin, the kami of thunder and lightning. It may also have drawn inspiration from genies.

In Therian Forme, Thundurus seems to be based on a reptile, most likely a snake or dragon. It may also draw inspiration from the Azure Dragon and/or Black Tortoise of the Chinese Four Symbols constellation, or from Quetzalcoatl, a god from the Aztec mythology that resembles a feathered serpent. It also may be based on the Qiling, a mythical creature from east Asia described to have a horn on its forehead and occasionally associated with lightning.

Name origin

Thundurus is from thunderous and possibly Aeolus, ruler of the winds in Greek mythology.

Voltolos is derived from volt and Αἴολος Aiolos (Greek name for Aeolus).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ボルトロス Voltolos From volt and Αἴολος Aiolos
France Flag.png French Fulguris From fulgur
Spain Flag.png Spanish Thundurus Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Voltolos From its Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Thundurus Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 볼트로스 Voltolos Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷電雲 / 雷电云 Léidiànyún Means "Lightning cloud"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Incarnate Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese けしんフォルム Incarnation Forme
France Flag.png French Forme Avatar
Germany Flag.png German Inkarnationsform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Incarnazione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 화신 폼 Incarnation Forme
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Avatar

Therian Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese れいじゅうフォルム Sacred Beast Forme
Mandarin Chinese 靈獸型態 Língshòu Xíngtài
France Flag.png French Forme Totémique
Germany Flag.png German Tiergeistform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Totem
South Korea Flag.png Korean 영물 폼 Sacred Beast Forme
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Tótem


Related articles

Notes


External links

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Generation VIII: ZacianZamazentaEternatusKubfuUrshifu
RegielekiRegidragoGlastrierSpectrierCalyrexEnamorus
Generation IX: Wo-ChienChien-PaoTing-LuChi-YuKoraidonMiraidon
OkidogiMunkidoriFezandipitiOgerponTerapagos
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