Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Thundurus Therian is a electric/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 101) and a special attacking profile. Its Volt Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Thundurus Therian. Build around what Thundurus Therian actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Thundurus Therian takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Thundurus Therian into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Attack (145)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (70)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 101)
- BST
- 580 (strong for the format)
Thundurus Therian is a electric/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 101) and a special attacking profile. Its Volt Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Thundurus Therian. Build around what Thundurus Therian actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Thundurus Therian
Thundurus Therian is the Bolt Strike Pokémon a Electric/Flying type Pokémon and a Legendary Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 580 with Volt Absorb as its ability.
What is Thundurus Therian weak to?
Thundurus Therian is a Electric/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel. It is immune to Ground.
How to counter Thundurus Therian
To counter Thundurus Therian in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ice or Rock moves and can withstand its Electric/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Thundurus Therian in competitive teams
Thundurus Therian can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Thundurus Therian on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
