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The Bolt Strike Legendary Pokémon, Thundurus, will be appearing inPokémon GORaids in its Incarnate Forme. This means that it will have a genie-like appearance with a menacing stare when approached in a Raid Battle. Towering over the Trainer, Thundurus will have a max Raid Boss CP of 46044 and will be stronger if paired with a Rainy or Windy Weather Effect. However, this shockingly strong Legendary Pokémon should be taken down easily by at least six high-level players with the right counters.
Incarnate Forme Thundurus Raids inPokémon GOwill happen from Jun 03, 2025, until August 04, 2025, according to theAugust 2024 Raid Boss Schedule.This Force of Nature should be approached with caution since its Attack stat is a base of 295, making it a huge threat against many Pokémon.However, with a high attack stat usually comes low defenses. Therefore, if you counter Incarnate Forme Thundurus with the right Pokémon, you may worry less about having to use revives after the battle.
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Incarnate Forme Thundurus Weaknesses In Pokémon GO
Hailstorms Beat Thundurus Storms
Incarnate Forme Thundurus has two weaknesses inPokémon GO.These weaknesses are Ice-type and Rock-type moves.With only two weaknesses, it is fairly easy to pick Pokémon that can counter Incarnate Forme Thundurus very quickly. Keep in mind that although Thundurus is part Electric-type, its Ground-type weakness is mitigated due to its secondary Flying-typing.
Ground-type Pokémon typically use Rock-type moves as a secondary move choice. You can use a Ground-type Pokémon to defend against heavy Electric-type damage all while dealing a large amount of damage back with a Rock-type move. In this instance, your best offense is a good defense.
Best Counters For Incarnate Forme Thundurus
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The Pokémon recommended to counter Incarnate Forme Thundurus inPokémon GOwill be able to use Ice-type or Rock-type moves.For example, a great Fast Move to use that many Rock-type Pokémon have is Smack Down. It’s a quick Fast Move that can deal damage while building up any Pokémon’s Charged Move. If you are looking to also survive more than a few attacks from Incarnate Forme Thundurus,Mega Aggron inPokémon GOnot only counters it with its heavy Meteor Beam but also cannot be swept away in a Thundurus attack storm.
Pokémon you should definitely avoid using during an Incarnate Forme Thundurus battle will be anything that is Water-type or Flying-type, including popular Raid attackers like Kyogre and Ho-Oh. Thundurus’s Electric-type attacks and same-type attack bonus will leave these Pokémon paralyzed and knocked out in an instant.
You can see some of the top Incarnate Forme Thundurus counters and their recommended movesets in the table below:
Aggron (Mega or Regular)
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Can Incarnate Forme Thundurus Be Shiny In Pokémon GO?
A Striking Shiny Pokémon
Thundurus inPokémon GOhas had its shiny version released for both the Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme since April 2022. However, like most Raid Battles, trainers will not discover if they have encountered a Shiny Thundurus until they complete the battle phase and enter the catching screen.
You will notice that Thundurus is shiny if its original dark blue splotches and tail are changed to a deep purple.After finishing a Raid Battle, if Incarnate Forme Thundurus Incarnate is shiny, it will be a guaranteed catch as long as you manage to land a Poké Ball throw.Although Raid Bosses have a higher chance of being shiny than wild encounters inPokémon GO, it will still be difficult to find one, so it might take quite a few battles before you catch one.
