DEXERTOThundurus Therian Forme and the rest of the Forces of Nature are returning to 5-Star Raids in Pokemon Go to celebrate the Unova region and here are the counters you should use to win the encounters.
Trainers have already battled the Gen 5 Forces of Nature trio Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus in Pokemon Go, but Niantic is bringing their Therian Formes back to the game for a special event before the Dual Destiny season ends.
As a Raid boss, Thundurus Therian Forme is a strong contender, so you might want to know this Legendary‘s weaknesses and best counters before facing it.
Thundurus Therian Forme weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Just like its Incarnate Forme, Thundurus Therian Forme remains a dual Electric/Flying-type Pokemon, which means it’s only weak to Ice and Rock-type moves. This leaves players with a reduced Pokemon pool to pick from, but worry not, as there are excellent options to counter this Legendary.
On the other hand, Thundurus has quite a few resistances, including Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, and Steel, so avoid using Pokemon that use these types of moves at all costs.
Thundurus Therian Forme best counters
These are some of the best counters to defeat Thundurus Therian Forme in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Diancie |  | Rock Throw & Rock Slide |
| Mega Tyranitar |  | Smack Down & Stone Edge |
| Shadow Rhyperior |  | Smack Down & Rock Wrecker |
| Shadow Mamoswine |  | Powder Snow & Avalanche |
| White Kyurem |  | Ice Fang & Ice Burn |
| Black Kyurem |  | Dragon Tail & Freeze Shock |
| Baxcalibur |  | Ice Fang & Avalanche |
| Golem |  | Rock Throw & Rock Blast |
| Abomasnow |  | Powder Snow & Weather Ball |
| Tyrantrum |  | Rock Throw & Meteor Beam |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Pokemon to target Thundurus Therian Forme’s weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
How to get Thundurus Therian Forme in Pokemon Go
Just like with other Legendaries, you can only get Thundurus Therian Forme by challenging and defeating it in 5-Star Raid battles. Once you manage to deplete the Lengedary’s health bar, you’ll be given Premier Balls to attempt a catch – keep in mind that the number of balls you’ll get will be tied to your battle performance.
As part of the Road to Unova and the 2025 Pokemon Go Tour Unova Global events, Thundurus Therian Forme will appear as a 5-Star Raid boss along with Tornadus and Landorus, but only for one day: February 26, 2025.
NIANTICThe three of them will feature their signature moves, which in Thundurus’ case is the Charged Move Wildbolt Storm.
Catching a Legendary is hard, so don’t get frustrated if you miss your first attempts. Keep in mind that you can always improve your chances by using Golden Razz Berries and landing Excellent Curveball Throws. You’ll also get more Premier Balls for raiding in a Gym that belongs to your team.
Can you change Thundurus Therian Forme to Incarnate Forme?
No, there’s no way to change Thundurus’ Therian Forme to Incarnate Forme in Pokemon Go. This applies to the other Forces of Nature Landorus and Tornadus.
Players looking to have both versions will have to catch each of them once they appear as Raid bosses in the game.
DEXERTOThundurus Therian Forme CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Thundurus Therian Forme has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 50,369 |
| CP range once captured | 2002 – 2091 |
| Rain/Windy weather CP range | 2503 – 2614 |
| Thundurus Therian Forme max CP (Level 50) | 4137 |
Thundurus Therian Forme stats & moves
As a dual Electric/Flying-type Pokemon, Thundurus Therian Forme has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 161 | 188 | 4137 |
Fast Moves
- Bite (Dark)
- Volt Switch (Electric/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Thunder (Electric/STAB)
- Thunderbolt (Electric/STAB)
- Sludge Wave (Poison)
- Focus Blast (Fighting)
- Wildbolt Storm (Electric/STAB/Legacy Move)
Can Thundurus Therian Forme be Shiny?
Yes, Thundurus Therian Forme can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game back in April 2022, and players who take on this Legendary’s Raid during the event might have a chance to find one.
DEXERTOOut of the three Forces of Nature, Shiny Thundurus Therian Forme is the easiest to spot as the color changes are a little more evident. Its signature light-blue body turns a very subtle purple and the deep purple details on its tail, chest, claws, and horn go way brighter.
Shiny hunters will have to have patience and challenge the Legendary multiple times if they want a Shiny Thundurus Therian Forme, as the odds of spotting one are quite low and there’s no special method to secure an encounter in the game.
That’s all there is to know about Thundurus Therian Forme in Pokemon Go Raid battles. Don’t forget to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.
