#0642 ElectricFlying Legendary Therian

Thundurus (Therian)

Electric/Flying-type, Generation 5. Ranked #1 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier S).

Gen 5 · Unova Boosted in Rainy, Windy
Max CP
4,137
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,659
Attack
295
Defense
161
Stamina
188
Thundurus (Therian) Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Bite Wildbolt Storm 20.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on Wildbolt Storm. Wildbolt Storm is an Elite TM move. Wildbolt Storm costs 100 energy for 150 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Thundurus (Therian) takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 295
Defense 161
Stamina 188
Stat total
644
Buddy distance
20.0 km per candy
Second charged move
100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
2,091 CP

Thundurus (Therian) moves

2 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bite Best Dark 6 4 0.5s 12 8
Volt Switch STAB Electric 13 20 1.5s 8.7 13.3

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Focus Blast Fighting 140 100 3.5s 40 1.40
Sludge Wave Poison 105 100 3.0s 35 1.05
Thunder STAB Electric 100 100 2.5s 40 1.00
Thunderbolt STAB Electric 80 50 2.5s 32 1.60
Wildbolt Storm Best STAB Elite Electric 150 100 2.5s 60 1.50
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Thundurus (Therian) runs Bite with Wildbolt Storm — 20.5 DPS and 405 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Electric slot with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm.

The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS). Wildbolt Storm is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Thundurus (Therian) places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Dark #1 S 20.5 405 Bite Wildbolt Storm
Electric #1 S 22.8 450 Volt Switch Wildbolt Storm
Electric #5 A 19.2 379 Volt Switch Wildbolt Storm
Dark #9 B 17.1 338 Bite Wildbolt Storm
Poison #11 B 15.4 304 Volt Switch Sludge Wave
Fighting #12 B 17.5 346 Volt Switch Focus Blast

Evolution

Thundurus (Therian) does not evolve.

Costumes & special forms 2

How to get Thundurus (Therian)

Raids
5-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Thundurus (Therian) knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification
20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Trading
Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 93 3,163
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 93 3,424
Raid Catch Lv 20 2,052 2,143
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,553 2,666
Egg Hatch Lv 20 2,052 2,143
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,552 1,620
GO Battle League Lv 20 2,052 2,143

Is Thundurus (Therian) good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15

Thundurus (Therian) is a Tier S Dark-type attacker at rank #1, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

  • Attack is its highest stat (295), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
  • A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
  • Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 51
Lv 2 162
Lv 3 272
Lv 4 383
Lv 5 493
Lv 6 604
Lv 7 714
Lv 8 825
Lv 9 935
Lv 10 1,045
Lv 11 1,150
Lv 12 1,255
Lv 13 1,359
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,464
Lv 15 1,568
Lv 16 1,673
Lv 17 1,777
Lv 18 1,882
Lv 19 1,986
Lv 20 2,091
Lv 21 2,195
Lv 22 2,300
Lv 23 2,404
Lv 24 2,509
Lv 25 2,614
Lv 26 2,718
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,823
Lv 28 2,927
Lv 29 3,032
Lv 30 3,137
Lv 31 3,189
Lv 32 3,241
Lv 33 3,293
Lv 34 3,346
Lv 35 3,398
Lv 36 3,450
Lv 37 3,502
Lv 38 3,555
Lv 39 3,607
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,659
Lv 41 3,706
Lv 42 3,752
Lv 43 3,799
Lv 44 3,847
Lv 45 3,894
Lv 46 3,942
Lv 47 3,991
Lv 48 4,039
Lv 49 4,088
Lv 50 4,137

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0642
Form
Therian
Height
3.00 m
Weight
61.00 kg
Candy to evolve
25
Family forms
2 released forms
Game ID
V0642_POKEMON_THUNDURUS_THERIAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Thundurus (Therian) in Pokemon GO?

Thundurus (Therian)'s best moveset is Bite (fast) with Wildbolt Storm (charged), worth 20.5 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Thundurus (Therian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Thundurus (Therian) takes super effective damage from Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Thundurus (Therian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Thundurus (Therian) reaches 4,137 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,659 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Thundurus (Therian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 Thundurus (Therian) shows 2,091 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,614 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Thundurus (Therian) in Pokemon GO?

Thundurus (Therian) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Thundurus (Therian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Thundurus (Therian) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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