Thundurus

The Bolt Strike Pokémon
#642 - Thundurus
Debut	Pokémon: Black Version Pokémon: White Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	1.5 m (4'11")
Weight	65 kg (143.3 lbs.)
Color	Blue
Gender Ratio	Always ♂
Ability	Prankster
Hidden Ability	Defiant
Egg Group	Unbreedable
Icon		Sprite
File:I642.gif		File:642sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	79	Speed	111
Attack	115	Sp. Attack	125
Defense	70	Sp. Defense	80
Training Info
Catch Rate	003	Hatch Steps	30,720
Base Exp.	261	Effort Points	Att
Happiness	90		Att
To Lv.100	Slow		Att

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Thundurus is a storm-generating legendary Pokémon that was introduced in the fifth generation games. It and Tornadus are destructive Pokémon that are kept in check by the third part of their trio, Landorus. Out of the former two, Thundurus is exclusive to the White Version.

Information

Thundurus has spikes on its tail which dispense immense bolts of lightning. They fly freely around the Unova region, firing off lightning bolts and starting storms in their wakes. Thundurus usually leave landscapes behind with countless charred remains.

Thundurus and Tornadus both seem to be antagonistic in nature. It is said that they wreaked havoc on the homes and fields of Unova with their abilities until Landorus stepped in and stopped them.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: White Version, Thundurus first shows up at Route 7 after the player has collected all eight badges and will most likely flee from the first encounter. He then appears throughout Unova as a roaming Pokémon, covering the southern half during daylight and the northern half at night.

Other Appearances

Video Games

• In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Thundurus (in his Incarnate Forme) appears as an Ace-rank Support Spirit with the effect of raising move speed. When fought against in a Spirit battle, Thundurus's Spirit would possess Mega Man and focus on using strengthened electrical attacks while fighting over an electrified floor.

Trivia

• His name is a play on "thunderous".
• Thundurus is based on Raijin, the kami (god) of lightning from Shinto belief.