Thundurus (Therian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Thundurus (Therian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 36.476 DPS.
Thundurus (Therian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Thundurus (Therian) is weak to Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Flying-type moves as Thundurus (Therian) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Thundurus (Therian) is Shadow Rampardos (36.476 DPS), Mega Diancie (36.105 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (34.267 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Thundurus (Therian): After defeating Thundurus (Therian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2052 and 2143 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2553-2666 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Thundurus (Therian) from raids will have exactly 2143 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Thundurus (Therian)?
The best counter for Thundurus (Therian) is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 36.476 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (36.105 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (34.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Thundurus (Therian)?
Thundurus (Therian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Thundurus (Therian) weak to?
Thundurus (Therian) is weak to Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Thundurus (Therian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Thundurus (Therian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Thundurus (Therian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Thundurus (Therian) from raids will have 2143 CP at level 20, or 2666 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2052. If you see 2143 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Thundurus (Therian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Thundurus (Therian) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Thundurus (Therian)?
For the best moveset for Thundurus (Therian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Thundurus (Therian) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Thundurus (Therian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Thundurus (Therian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (33.905 DPS) and Glimmora (31.067 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Thundurus (Therian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Thundurus (Therian) is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.