| “ | As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked. | „ |
| ~ Black/White 2 Pokédex entry |
| “ | Countless charred remains mar the landscape of places through which Thundurus has passed. | „ |
| ~ Pokédex entry |
Summary
Thundurus is a member of the Forces of Nature of the Unova region in Pokémon Black/White and its sequels. Known and feared for his casual destructive nature, Thundurus is known as the "Bolt Strike" Pokémon.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At least Low 6-B | At least Low 6-B, possibly 3-C to High 3-A
Key: Incarnate Forme | Therian Forme
Name: Thundurus
Origin: Pokémon
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown. Likely several centuries at least.
Classification: Legendary Pokémon, Bolt Strike Pokémon, Pokémon, Force of Nature
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Flight, Electricity Manipulation, Weather Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, Statistics Amplification, Sound Manipulation, Energy Manipulation, Immunity to Paralysis, Resistance to Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel, and Grass-type moves, Statistics Reduction, Status Effect Inducement (Confusion, Paralysis, and Poison), Nullification of Healing and Regeneration, Transformation, Poison Manipulation, Water Manipulation, Fire Manipulation, Earth Manipulation, Ice Manipulation | Same as before but with Electricity Absorption which doubles as a method of Healing
Attack Potency: At least Small Country level+ (Equal to Tornadus. As a Legendary Pokémon he should be far stronger than the regional Pokémon, such as Tyranitar) | At least Small Country level+, possibly Galaxy level to High Universe level (Stronger than his Incarnate Forme. Fought against the Swords of Justice in the manga)
Speed: At least FTL, likely higher (Should be relatively comparable with Shaymin) | At least FTL, possibly Massively FTL+ to Infinite
Lifting Strength: At least Class T (Should be superior to Machamp) | At least Class T, possibly Class Z or far higher
Striking Strength: At least Small Country level+ | At least Small Country level+, possibly Galaxy level to High Universe level
Durability: At least Small Country level+ (Can take hits from Tornadus, who is his equal) | At least Small Country level+, possibly Galaxy level to High Universe level
Stamina: Superhuman (Superior to the average Pokemon)
Range: Standard Melee Range. Hundreds of Kilometers with projectiles and abilities (Likely comparable to Tornadus in this regard).
Standard Equipment: Reveal Glass (Used to transform between his Incarnate and Therian Formes), Revival Herb (Revives a fainted Pokémon once)
Intelligence: Below Average normally (Capable of coherent speech between other Pokémon, a degree of understanding of commands and social situations, and can solve minor puzzles, though still mostly driven by instinct), Gifted in battle (Should be superior to most 3rd stage Pokémon who are capable of consistently fighting the likes of Machamp which have mastered all martial arts, as well as Alakazam)
Weaknesses: Ice and Rock-type Moves. Becomes weak to Ground-type moves if forcibly grounded.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Prankster: Incarnate Forme only. Any moves Thundurus uses that don't do direct damage have their priority increased. These moves fail if used on a Dark Type however.
- Defiant: Incarnate Forme only. Should Thundurus receive any stat drops from his opponents his attack will be increased per stat drop.
- Volt Absorb: Therian Forme only. Any Electric Type moves that hit Thundurus will heal him.
- Thrash: Thundurus thrashes around for a while. If there are multiple opponents each series of attacks will be directed at one of them at random. This leaves Thundurus confused afterwards.
- Hammer Arm: Thundurus hammers down one of his arms onto the opponent. This lowers his speed however.
- Nasty Plot: Thundurus stimulates his brain by thinking bad thoughts to increase his special attack.
- Uproar: Thundurus unleashes an uproar of damaging sound that prevents those in the area from falling asleep.
- Astonish: Thundurus attacks the opponent by surprise possibly making them flinch.
- Thunder Shock: Thundurus fires off a small bolt of electricity that can cause paralysis.
- Swagger: Thundurus shows a display of swagger which confuses the opponent and raises their attack.
- Bite: Thundurus bites the opponent possibly making them flinch.
- Revenge: Thundurus physically strikes the opponent dealing double the damage if he had been hit prior to the attack.
- Shock Wave: Thundurus fires off a wave of blue electricity that is difficult to avoid.
- Heal Block: Thundurus prevents the opponent from healing at all. Draining effects still occur but don't heal.
- Agility: Thundurus lightens and relaxes his body the raise his speed.
- Discharge: Thundurus discharges electricity in a wide area hitting multiple opponents and allies. It has a decent chance of causing paralysis.
- Crunch: Thundurus coats his fangs in a dark energy and crunches the opponent with them possibly lowering their defense.
- Charge: Thundurus charges up electricity boosting his special defense. It also boosts the power of his next attack should it be an Electric-type move.
- Thunder: Thundurus fires off a massive bolt of electricity that can cause paralysis. Its accuracy is increased under rain but decreased under sunny conditions.
- Dark Pulse: Thundurus fires off a dark pulse of energy that can cause the opponent to flinch.
- Focus Blast: Thundurus focuses a lot of energy into a sphere and fires it at the opponent possibly lowering their special defense.
- Wild Charge: Thundurus recklessly charges the opponent while covered in electricity. Thundurus receives recoil damage however.
- Leer: Thundurus leers at his opponent to lower their physical defense.
- Rain Dance: Thundurus summons rain which raises the power of Water-type moves and weakens Fire-type moves. It also allows Thunder and Hurricane to not miss.
- Weather Ball: Thundurus fires a ball of energy that is influenced and strengthened by the weather. It's Normal-type under neutral weather, Water under rain, Fire under intense sun, Rock in a sandstorm, and Ice under Hail.
- Sludge Wave: Thundurus swamps the area around him with a wave of sludge hitting even his allies. It may poison those hit by it.
- Volt Switch: Thundurus fires a ball of electricity at the opponent to deal damage. If Thundurus has a waiting ally, he will trade places with them after.
Others
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Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches:
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