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Difficulty:
Doable at trainer level 30 with proper counters
| HP | 15,000 | ATK | 222.10 | DEF | 141.50 |
|---|
| CP Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 20 | 1828 - 1911 | Lvl 25 | 2285 - 2389 |
Notable Weather
| Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
|---|---|
| Fog, Rain, Cloudy | Snow, Partly Cloudy |
Fast Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Astonish | Intermediate |
| Thunder Shock | Easy |
Charge Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Brick Break | Challenging |
| Crunch | Intermediate |
| Thunder Punch | Intermediate |
| Thunder | Easy |
Overview
Thundurus is the second member of the Forces of Nature, and it's not a particularly easy duo. While its counters provide ample damage for a duo, it tends to hit back hard enough to force relobies. That said, this fight is largely matchup-dependent, with some moves being very duoable with its main counters, while others provide much more of a challenge.
Approach
- Try to scout out its moveset. Brick Break in particular can make a duo exceptionally hard, as it hits every major counter for Super Effective damage
- Try for advantageous weather. Partly Cloudy is common in many areas, and can help make this duo a breeze
- Front-load your best DPS options
Battling Strategy
- If using high DPS options such as Rampardos, then prioritize dodging in order to avoid a relobby
- If using lower DPS options, tank some hits to generate more energy and keep your DPS up.
- Try not to faint with too much energy held
Best Raid Boss Counters
Mega Evolution Counters
Mega Abomasnow
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Top Mega Evolution counter, can help make Ice Types the leaders in this raid
- Resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Brick Break and Focus Blast
- Mega Evolution, takes energy to activates
Counters Viable at Lv.25
Shadow Mamoswine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Powder Snow | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Top DPS counter, excellent for getting ahead of the clock
- Double resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Weak to Brick Break
Rampardos
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Slide | Best |
Pros:
- Outstanding DPS option
Cons:
- Weak to Brick Break
- Somewhat frail, appreciates dodging
Shadow Weavile
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Resists Astonish and Crunch
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Double weak to Brick Break
Shadow Tyranitar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Stone Edge | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Astonish and Crunch
Cons:
- Best moveset is Elite
- Double weak to Brick Break
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Shadow Mewtwo
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Psycho Cut | Ice Beam | Best |
Pros:
- Great all-around investment, useful in many raids
- Resists Brick Break
Cons:
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
- Legendary Pokemon, candy can be hard to obtain
- Weak to Astonish and Crunch
Rhyperior
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | Best |
Pros:
- Outstanding tank counter, sports great TDO and DPS
- Double resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Best moveset is Elite
- Weak to Brick Break
Counters Viable at Lv.30
Shadow Aerodactyl
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock Slide | Best |
Cons:
- Weak to Electric Type movesets
Mamoswine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Powder Snow | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Double resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Brick Break
Shadow Omastar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock Slide | Best |
Cons:
- Best moveset is double elite
- Weak to Electric Type movesets and Brick Break
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Weavile
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Resists Astonish and Crunch
Cons:
- Double weak to Brick Break
Shadow Abomasnow
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Pros:
- Resists Electric Type movesets
Cons:
- Weak to Brick Break
- Shadow Pokemon, expensive to raise and requires an event to remove Frustration
Glaceon
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Frost Breath | Avalanche | Best |
Pros:
- Very common species in many areas, great for building a quick team
Cons:
- Weak to Brick Break
