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#0642 Thundurus

Thundurus artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
ElectricFlying
Abilities
PranksterIts status moves go first.
Hidden ability
DefiantSharply ups Attack when its stats are lowered.
Capture
Gender
always male
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Growth
Slow
EV yield
3 Attack
Thundurus’s base stats
HP79
Attack115
Defense70
Sp. Atk125
Sp. Def80
Speed111
Total580

Where to find it

No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Thundurus’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1AstonishGhostPhysical3010015The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
5LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
10SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
15BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
20Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
25AgilityPsychicStatus——30The user lightens its body to move at high speed. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
30ChargeElectricStatus——20The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
35Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020After attacking, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
40CrunchDarkPhysical8010015The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage.
45DischargeElectricSpecial8010015A flare of electricity strikes all Pokémon in battle. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.
50UproarNormalSpecial9010010The user attacks in an uproar for 2 to 5 turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
55Hammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010The user swings a huge arm at the foe. It lowers the user’s Speed by 1 stage.
60Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
65ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
70ThrashNormalPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Thundurus can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM99Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.
TM104ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515Traps the target in an electric net, lowering its Speed.
TM111Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus—10015Emits strange electrical waves that greatly lower the target’s Special Attack.
TM118Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70—10Stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack always hits.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

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