Stats & Training
Thundurus's built around mixed offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
Thundurus Weakness
Type-wise, Thundurus takes extra damage from Ice and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 79 HP and balanced defenses, Thundurus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Tyranitar's Crunch hits Thundurus for 59-69%. Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (146-173%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 97-114%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit30-35% Crunch59-69% Superpower29-34% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Terrakion builds →Close Combat44-52% Stone Edge 2x146-173%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x97-114%KO Superpower48-57% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Thundurus View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x115-135%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Thundurus is a Electric/Flying legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Thundurus Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Thundurus threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Normal standing out. Pair that with Thunder and Fly and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Thundurus in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Thundurus in Black 2 & White 2. It's available in White, Ultra Moon, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Thundurus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Black 2 & White 2.
Also found in:
Thundurus Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Thundurus is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 125 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Prankster on Thundurus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Thundurus also gets Defiant, but they don't compare. With base 111 Speed, Prankster gives Thundurus an edge before opponents can react.
In Black 2 & White 2, Thundurus fills the sweeper role. It's a mixed attacker with base 115 Attack and 125 Sp. Atk. Base 111 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Thundurus: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Thundurus has appeared in 9 games since Black & White, spanning 6 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves