The best counters against Thundurus in its Incarnate form in the guide for Pokémon GO. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat and catch the boss in 5-star raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Thundurus? Thundurus is a legendary Pokémon from the fifth generation of games. It can appear in both its Incarnate and Therian forms. Both forms are of the Flying type.
When does Thundurus (Incarnate form) appear? The boss can currently be found in 5*-raids. You can find it here until November 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Here we show you the best counters against Thundurus (Incarnate form) and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating and catching Thundurus (Incarnate form) in raids – With these counters
- Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang and Discharge+
- Mega Raichu X with Thunder Shock and Volt Tackle+
- Shadow Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
- Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
- Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+
- Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+
- Kyurem (Black) with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
- Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
- Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Mega Mewtwo X with Psycho Cut and Thunderbolt
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
- Zamazenta (Crowned) with Ice Fang and Behemoth Bash
- Zeraora with Spark and Plasma Fists
- Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm
- Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
- Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
- Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Weaknesses of Thundurus (Incarnate form): The Pokémon is of the Flying type and has weaknesses against Rock, Electric, and Ice. So use attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Thundurus in its Incarnate form.
Are there Shiny Thundurus? Yes, you can also catch Thundurus in its Incarnate form as a Shiny if you are lucky. In the following graphic, we show you the comparison between the normal version and the Shiny.
How many trainers are needed? If you own the top counter Pokémon and have reached a high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Thundurus in its Incarnate form with 2 trainers. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should count on more trainers.
If you want to save time in the lobby before joining the raid, take a look at our tips for organizing your raid teams.
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