Quick facts
Species: Incarnate Thundurus (Legendary)
Types: Electric / Flying
Primary weaknesses: Rock, Ice
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Thundurus Incarnate, the Electric/Flying Legendary, dominates the battlefield with stormy speed and electric fury. Trainers must carefully plan counters, manage shields, and pick Pokémon that exploit its vulnerabilities. Raiding Thundurus is both a challenge and a thrill, offering rewards for those who master its attack patterns.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Rock •
 Ice
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Flying •
 Ground •
 Bug •
 Grass •
 Steel
|
Best Incarnate Thundurus Counters
Ice-type Counters
- White Kyurem: (Ice Fang / Ice Burn)
- Mamoswine: (Powder Snow / Avalanche)
- Weavile: (Ice Shard / Avalanche)
Rock-type Counters
- Diancie: (Rock Throw / Rock Slide)
- Rhyperior: (Smack Down / Rock Wrecker)
- Rampardos: (Smack Down / Rock Slide)
Dragon-type Counters
- Rayquaza: (Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe)
- Eternatus: (Dynamax Cannon)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Incarnate Thundurus:
- Diancie, Tyranitar, Aerodactyl – Rock boost
- Rayquaza – Dragon boost
- Abomasnow, Gardevoir, Glalie – Ice boost
- Gardevoir – Psychic boost
- Ice-type Pokémon such as Mamoswine or Weavile are your primary DPS counters.
- Water-type moves have minimal effect; focus on Ice for maximum damage.
- Snowy weather boosts Ice-type moves for added efficiency.
- Prioritize fast-charging charged moves to maximize damage before shields activate.
- Chance to catch Incarnate Thundurus (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Difficulty
Its moderate HP and high attack speed mean that dodging charged moves and optimizing team rotations is essential. Large groups can overwhelm it easily, while smaller teams need top-tier counters and careful strategy.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140) |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard / Avalanche | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Rampardos | Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Rock Slide / Flamethrower / Outrage | - | Smack Down (13) and Outrage (110) |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw / Dragon Tail / Charm | Earthquake / Stone Edge / Meteor Beam / Rock Tomb / Outrage / Crunch | - | Charm (20) and Earthquake or Meteor Beam(140) |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Tackle / Ice Fang | Superpower / Avalanche / Overheat / Ice Punch | - | Ice Fang (12) and Overheat (160) |
| Baxcalibur | Ice Fang / Dragon Breath | Avalanche / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Dragon Claw / Outrage | - | Ice Fang (12) and Blizzard (130) |
| Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Smack Down (13) and Earthquake (140) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Rampardos | Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Rock Slide / Flamethrower / Outrage | - | Smack Down (13) and Outrage (110) |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Shadow Tyrantrum | Rock Throw / Dragon Tail / Charm | Earthquake / Stone Edge / Meteor Beam / Rock Tomb / Outrage / Crunch | - | Charm (20) and Earthquake or Meteor Beam(140) |
| Shadow Gigalith | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Superpower / Rock Slide / Heavy Slam / Solar Beam | Meteor Beam | Mud Slap (19) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Regigigas | Hidden Power / Zen Headbutt | Giga Impact / Focus Blast / Thunder | Crush Grip | Hidden Power (15) and Crush Grip (210) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Aurorus | Rock Throw / Frost Breath / Powder Snow | Hyper Beam / Ancient Power / Meteor Beam / Thunderbolt / Weather Ball / Blizzard | - | Rock Throw (13) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Golem | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Rock Throw | Stone Edge / Rock Blast / Earthquake / Ancient Power | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Glalie | Ice Shard / Frost Breath / Powder Snow / Rollout | Shadow Ball / Avalanche / Gyro Ball | - | Rollout (15) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Mega Abomasnow | Razor Leaf / Powder Snow / Leafage | Blizzard / Icy Wind / Energy Ball / Outrage / Weather Ball | - | Razor Leaf (13) and Blizzard (130) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Confusion / Charm / Charge Beam / Magical Leaf | Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Psychic / Triple Axel | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail / Air Slash | Aerial Ace / Ancient Power / Outrage / Dragon Ascent | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Aerodactyl | Bite / Dragon Breath / Rock Throw / Steel Wing | Hyper Beam / Ancient Power / Rock Slide / Iron Head / Earth Power | - | Steel Wing (14) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Bite / Dragon Breath / Iron Tail | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Diancie | Tackle / Rock Throw | Rock Slide / Power Gem / Moonblast | - | Rock Throw (13) and Moonblast (130) |
Moves & Threats
Incarnate Thundurus common fast moves are Vot Switch or Bite. Charged moves include Focus Blast or Sludge Wave or Thunder and Thunderbolt. Elite moves include Wildbolt Storm.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather : boosts Electric type attackers. Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock attackers. Snowy weather : boosts Ice attackers.
Battle Tips
Rewards
Why Raid Incarnate Thundurus?
Its Electric/Flying typing provides a chance to train Ice-type counters and refine dodge timing, while also offering valuable team-building experience. Beyond the rewards, it’s a thrilling addition to any Legendary collection.
FAQ
Can Incarnate Thundurus be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Thundurus changes from blue to teal-green body with deep purple horns.
What are best moveset of Incarnate Thundurus?
Best moveset of Thundurus are Volt Switch which does damage of 13 under Fast Attack and Wildbolt Storm of 150 under Elite TM Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Incarnate Thundurus?
Rainy weather to boosts Electric type moves, Partly Cloudy weather to boosts Rock type moves, Snow weather to boosts Ice type moves.
What makes Incarnate Thundurus strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Diancie Raid Guide, Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide, Mega Rayquaza Raid Guide
Summary
To defeat Thundurus efficiently, focus on Ice-type attackers, strategic use of shields, and multi-bar charged moves. Even smaller groups can triumph with well-leveled Mamoswine, Weavile, or Kyurem, while larger groups benefit from coordinated rotations and minimal downtime. Preparation and type advantage are the keys to success.