Thundurus (Pokémon)

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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 #0642 Incarnate 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 Cacophony Therian Forme Cacophony Defiant Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Therian Forme Cacophony Volt Absorb Therian Forme
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 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 134.5 lbs. 61.0 kg Incarnate Forme 0 lbs. 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 Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint Therian Forme
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 90
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Its Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012.

Along with Tornadus, Landorus, and Enamorus, it is a part of the forces of nature.

In the anime, it is associated with Meloetta.

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 diamond-shaped pectorals, its shoulders and elbows are adorned with magatama shapes, and on top of its navel is a teardrop, all colored purple. 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. Thundurus has six ball-like structures its tail goes through at intervals, like knots in a cord. They are a dark gray color, and each has a long, sharp spike on one side.

It is known to be disliked and feared by people and farmers for its destructive rampages which include fierce thunderstorms. It tends to cause forest fires whenever it flies around shooting lightning. Thundurus's lightning bolts can enrich the soil of any ground it hits. Any area visited by Thundurus is marked by charred remains of areas it destroyed. Thundurus has been known to get into violent conflicts with Tornadus ever since the beginning of time. Thundurus can unleash mini thunderstorms while surrounding itself with a cloud shield to protect itself from harm. Thundurus lives in the sky and around the oceans of a region. Thundurus is permanently in its Incarnate Forme while living in a region. It can unleash mini sparky whirlwinds along with surrounding itself with a wind shield to protect itself from harm.

Thundurus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Wildbolt Storm.

Forms

Thundurus has two forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme.

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 that 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 consists 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, becoming thinner toward the tip.

Thundurus can shoot thunderbolts from its tail. It uses these lightning bolts to annihilate foes into nothingness. Thundurus can move so fast it can materialize without warning. The Therian Forme of Landorus is its true, original form as revealed by the Reveal Glass. It is known to travel around oceans in its Therian Form in search of a region to reside in. In this form, it is known to inhabit the Interdream Zone. The Therian Forme of Thundurus was first discovered by the Celestica people who resided in Hisui and worshiped it. Its name was coined by Professor Burnet.

Incarnate Forme	Therian Forme

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #148 Unova  B2  W2 : #199 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 Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #232 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl. Incarnate Forme Legends: Arceus 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. Therian Forme Legends: Arceus 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black Trade, Event White Roaming Unova (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar (Therian Forme)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Trade Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the sky (requires having Castform in party) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Trade Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Shield Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Incarnate Forme) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Cobalt Coastlands: between Sand's Reach and Lunker's LairThunderstorm(Only one) (Incarnate Forme)
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOME

In side games

Thundurus in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain (Random Legendary Encounter*) (Incarnate Forme) PokéPark 2 Crag AreaPost-game (Incarnate Forme) MD GTI Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Gilded Hall) (Incarnate Forme) 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 Rumble World White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (Special Boss)(Therian Forme from 12:00 to 1:00 AM/PM, otherwise Incarnate Forme) Picross Area 29: Stage 10 (Therian Forme)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Incarnate Forme) Event: Thundurus Appears (Therian Forme) Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release; Therian Forme)

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
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Thundurus	American region	Online	60	July 1 to October 29, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Thundurus	American region	Online	100	July 1 to October 29, 2018
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Thundurus	PAL region	Nintendo Network	60	July 6 to 22, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Thundurus	PAL region	Nintendo Network	100	July 6 to 22, 2018
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Thundurus	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	60	July 6 to 22, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Thundurus	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	100	July 6 to 22, 2018
US	Korean League Season 2 Thundurus	all	South Korea	100	February 16 to 17, 2019

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Incarnate Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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
HP: 79		139 - 186	268 - 362
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. If this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon has Volt Absorb, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 055 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1010 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 1515 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2020 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00——% 20 2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3030 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 3535 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100100% 20 4040 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4545 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 5050 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 5555 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 6060 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 6565 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 7070 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 7575 Wildbolt Storm Electric Special 100100 08080% 10

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

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM210 TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM214 TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thundurus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Thundurus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Thundurus 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

Side game data

Incarnate Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon at the Island of Storms Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal My name is Thundurus! I'm a legend, and I throw down lightning wherever I go! Low HP (< 50%) My whole body's aching...
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond 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: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 70 - 130 15 #338 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Relentless
Pokémon GO Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 266 Base Defense: 164 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Astonish, Thunder Shock Charged Attacks: Crunch, Thunder, Brick Break, Thunder Punch

Therian Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon at the Island of Storms Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal My name is Thundurus! I'm a legend, and I throw down lightning wherever I go! Low HP (< 50%) My whole body's aching...

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #338 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 188 Base Attack: 295 Base Defense: 161 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bite, Volt Switch Charged Attacks: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Sludge Wave, Wildbolt Storm*

Form data

Thundurus has two interchangeable forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme. Its Therian Forme was introduced in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

By default, Thundurus is in its Incarnate Forme. When exposed to the Reveal Glass, it changes into its Therian Forme; if exposed to the Reveal Glass again, it reverts to Incarnate Forme. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Thundurus cannot be traded while in Therian Forme. This prevents Therian Forme from being traded to Pokémon Black and White, where it doesn't exist.

The two forms have different base stats, Abilities, and cries. Its Therian Forme only has one possible Ability, despite its Incarnate Forme also having a Hidden Ability.

From the Pokémon world Incarnate Forme Thundurus  Electric  Flying

Reveal Glass ↔

From the Interdream Zone Therian Forme Thundurus  Electric  Flying

Evolution data

Unevolved Thundurus  Electric  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Thundurus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Incarnate Forme Thundurus in the anime

Therian Forme Thundurus in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Thundurus (anime)

Thundurus made his main series debut in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Part 2. He 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 debuted in a cameo appearance during the ending credits of Black—Victini and Reshiram, where he created a thunderstorm that Ash and his friends encountered.

A silhouetted Thundurus appeared in his Therian Forme in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

GOTCHA!

A Thundurus briefly appeared in his Therian Forme as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokémon Adventures

Therian Forme Thundurus in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters BW

A Thundurus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Forces of nature (Adventures)

Thundurus made his first appearance in Battle on a Roller Coaster, where he shocked Black after the Nimbasa Gym's roller coaster took him outside the Gym. In A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway, Thundurus got in a battle with Tornadus near the Battle Subway. After being stopped by Landorus, the three were caught by Giallo for Team Plasma to use. Later, they were used by the Shadow Triad against the Gym Leaders in Nacrene City. These Pokémon were then given to Hood Man to experiment with how to change them to their alternate forms.

In the TCG

Main article: Thundurus (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Thundurus appears as a Spirit in its Incarnate Forme.

Trivia

• Thundurus and Tornadus have identical base stat distributions in their Incarnate Formes.
• 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 the other members of the quartet, specifically Tornadus and Enamorus.
• In Black 2 and White 2, Thundurus's Therian Forme had the same shape as its Incarnate Forme.
• In the Generation VII games, due to a coding error, Thundurus cannot learn Smart Strike in its Therian Forme.

Origin

In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus is based on Raijin, the kami of thunder and lightning. It may also have drawn some inspiration from Jinn or an Anemoi. For the latter it may be specifically inspired by the south wind Notus, who brings summer storms, which is shown in the Pokémon's connection to lightning and its signature move, Wildbolt Storm.

In Therian Forme, Thundurus most closely resembles reptiles such as serpents or dragons. It is also loosely inspired by the Azure Dragon (Chinese: 青龍 Qīnglóng) of the Chinese Four Symbols. This inspiration is alluded to in Pokémon Legends: Arceus; the Azure Dragon represents the east, and in Hisui, Thundurus roams the eastern Cobalt Coastlands area. Additionally, Thundurus may be based on the Qilin, a mythical creature from East Asia described as having a horn on its forehead and occasionally associated with lightning.

Name origin

Thundurus may be derived from thunderous and possibly Aeolus (ruler of the winds in Greek mythology).

Voltolos may be a combination of volt and Αἴολος Aiolos (Greek name for Aeolus).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ボルトロス Voltolos From volt and Αἴολος Aiolos French Fulguris From fulgur Spanish Thundurus Same as English name German Voltolos Same as Japanese name Italian Thundurus Same as English name Korean 볼트로스 Voltolos Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷電雲 / 雷电云 Léidiànyún From 雷電 / 雷电 léidiàn and 雲 / 云 yún Cantonese Chinese 雷電雲 Lèuihdihnwàhn From 雷電 lèuihdihn and 雲 wàhn

More languages Hindi बोल्टोरॉस Boltoros From bolt and Αἴολος Aiolos; similar to Japanese name Russian Тандурус Tandurus Transcription of English name Thai โวลโทลอส Wontholot Transcription of Japanese name

Incarnate Forme

Language Title Japanese けしんフォルム Incarnation Forme Chinese Cantonese 化身形態 Fasān Yìhngtaai Mandarin 化身形態 / 化身形态 Huàshēn Xíngtài French Forme Avatar German Inkarnationsform Hindi इंकार्नेशन फ़ॉर्म Incarnation Form Indonesian Bentuk Inkarnasi Italian Forma Incarnazione Korean 화신폼 Incarnation Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Materializada Spanish Forma Avatar Thai ฟอร์มอวตาร Turkish Enkarne Formu Vietnamese Dạng hiện thân

Therian Forme

Language Title Japanese れいじゅうフォルム Sacred Beast Forme Chinese Cantonese 靈獸形態 Lìhngsau Yìhngtaai Mandarin 靈獸形態 / 灵兽形态 Língshòu Xíngtài French Forme Totémique German Tiergeistform Hindi सेक्रेड बीस्ट फ़ॉर्म Sacred Beast Form Indonesian Bentuk Therian* Bentuk Theria* Italian Forma Totem Korean 영물폼 Sacred Beast Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Therian Spanish Forma Tótem Thai ฟอร์มสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ Turkish Theria Formu Vietnamese Dạng linh thiêng

Related articles

• Thundurus (anime)
• forces of nature
• Forces of nature (Adventures)
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Legendary Pokémon

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