Thundurus - How To Get And Location, Evolution, And Research Tasks

Legends Arceus - Thundurus

Thundurus in Other Pokemon Games
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Thundurus is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Thundurus and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Thundurus learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Thundurus.

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus TornadusTornadus (#231) Pokemon Legends Arceus ThundurusThundurus(#232) Pokemon Legends Arceus LandorusLandorus (#233)

List of Contents

  • How to Get Thundurus and Location
  • Evolution
  • Research Tasks
  • Type and Basic Info
  • How to Change Forms
  • Base Stats
  • Learnset
  • Pokedex Number
  • Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Thundurus

Requirements to Catch Thundurus
CheckmarkComplete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates and speak to Cogita CheckmarkDefeat Volo at Temple of Sinnoh CheckmarkWait for Thunderstorm weather at Sands Reach in Cobalt Coastlands

Complete Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates

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Catching Thundurus is one of three prerequisites for finishing the Incarnate Forces of Hisui post-game Request. This request is only available after finishing Mission 26: Seeking the Remaining Plates and speaking to Cogita.

Seeking the Remaining Plates Mission Guide

Defeat Volo at Temple of Sinnoh

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After getting all the plates, you'll need to battle Volo at the Temple of Sinnoh. It's going to be a series of continuous battles so don't forget to save beforehand.

After completing the mission and defeating Volo, head back to the Galaxy Headquarters to receive another request from Cogita.

How to Beat Giratina and Volo: Volo Pokemon and Team

Catch Thundurus at Cobalt Coastlands During a Thunderstorm

Steps to Encounter Thundurus at Sand's Reach
1 Accept Request 94: Incarnate Forces of Hisui.
2 PLA Thundurus LocationGo to Sand's Reach when the weather conditions are a thunderstorm. This will allow Thundurus to spawn. You can rest at the camp, alternating between Morning and Night to try and trigger a thunderstorm.
3 To find Thundurus, fly over the area until you find two large pillars over the ocean. Hover past this are a until you see a tornado.
4 Once you have found Thundurus, use a Stealth Spray to get within throwing distance.
5 PLA Thundurus TornadoThundurus has a tornado barrier which must be destroyed before it can be captured. Try to acquire plenty of Ball of Mud or Spoiled Apricorn to throw at Thundurus to get rid of its barrier.
6 PLA Thundurus FightKeep throwing Spoiled Apricorns or Balls of Mud at Thundurus when its barrier is down to stun it. When you're in range, make a Back Strike with your Pokemon to begin the battle.
7 Lower its health until its HP gauge turns yellow and throw an Ultra Ball at it. Repeat the steps above if necessary.
8 No need to worry if you accidentally kill it. Just return to Jubilife Village and head back to Sand's Reach again to respawn Thundurus.

Thundurus Evolution

Evolution Line
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This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Thundurus

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
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