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Difficulty:
Doable at trainer level 30 with optimized counters or weather boost
| HP | 15,000 | ATK | 233.13 | DEF | 127.23 |
|---|
| CP Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 20 | 2002 - 2091 | Lvl 25 | 2503 - 2614 |
Notable Weather
| Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
|---|---|
| Fog, Rain, Cloudy | Snow, Partly Cloudy |
Fast Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Bite | Easy |
| Volt Switch | Challenging |
Charge Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Sludge Wave | Intermediate |
| Thunder | Intermediate |
| Focus Blast | Intermediate |
| Thunderbolt | Intermediate |
Overview
After its moveset change pre-release, Thundurus - Therian Forme became a fairly interesting Pokemon that's definitely worth having, and its counter-set shifted ever so slightly as well. This bestial form of Thundurus has fair, yet not outstanding defense, and an outright killer Attack stat, making it especially dangerous to anything that doesn't resist Electric type moves. While many Pokemon have the DPS needed to make the duo with ease, their TDO can be an issue, as Thundurus genuinely likes frying raiders where they stand with an onslaught of highly damaging attacks.
Approach
Team composition
- Rock Types and Pokemon with a Ground sub-typing tend to perform best
- Rock Wrecker Rhyperior is generally the strongest overall counter
- TDO counters are important for the short-man
- Mega Abomasnow's high overall performance and team boosts can be very valuable, but its performance can suffer against specific movesets. Players should stagger their Mega Evolutions in order to keep the boosts active for as long as possible
- Front load DPS options to maximize their performance
Battling strategy
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Re-entering is fairly likely, but solid TDO options and smart dodging can avoid it
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Dodging can be very important depending on the moveset/counters.
Note: "Good" movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Best Raid Boss Counters
Mega Evolution Counters
Mega Abomasnow
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Mega Evolution, provides a damage boost and Ice Type STAB bonus for the entire team while on the field
- Resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Mega Evolution, takes Mega Energy to obtain
- Weak to Sludge Wave and Focus Blast
Counters Viable at Lv.30
Rhyperior
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | Best |
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Good |
Pros:
- Very high natural bulk, sports the highest TDO among Thundurus - Therian's counters with a DPS well within Duo range as well
- Double resists Sludge Wave and Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Focus Blast
- Best moveset is Elite
Shadow Mamoswine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Powder Snow | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Highest DPS option when not accounting for Mega Evolution boosts with very solid TDO as well
- Resists Sludge Wave, double resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and an event is required to remove Frustration
- Weak to Focus Blast
Rampardos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Outstanding DPS option, made even more attractive in areas where Partly Cloudy weather is common
- Resists Sludge Wave
Cons:
- Very frail, dodging is borderline mandatory
- Volt Switch is extremely threatening, and will deal large amounts of damage to Rampardos
- Weak to Focus Blast
Shadow Tyranitar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Sludge Wave
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and an event is required to remove Frustration
- Best moveset is Elite
- Double weak to Focus Blast
Shadow Mewtwo
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Psycho Cut | Ice Beam | Best |
Pros:
- Solid overall performance with high general utility beyond this raid
- Resists Focus Blast
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and an event is required to remove Frustration
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
- Weak to Bite
Mamoswine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Resists Sludge Wave, double resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Focus Blast
Counters Viable at Lv.35
Terrakion
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Sludge Wave
Cons:
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be difficult to obtain
- Weak to Focus Blast
Tyranitar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Sludge Wave
Cons:
- Best moveset is Elite
- Double weak to Focus Blast
Shadow Weavile
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Very high DPS, great for getting ahead of the clock
- Resists Bite
Cons:
- Very frail, is threatened by Volt Switch
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and an event is required to remove Frustration
- Double weak to Focus Blast
Shadow Aerodactyl
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Sludge Wave
Cons:
- Weak to Electric Type movesets, risky to use
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and an event is required to remove Frustration
Shadow Omastar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Sludge Wave
Cons:
- VERY risky choice. Weak to Electric Type movesets and Focus Blast
- Best moveset is double-Elite
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and an event is required to remove Frustration
