Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Thundurus

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Thundurus.

ElectricFlying
Thundurus Pokémon sprite

Thundurus

#0642

Quick answer

Thundurus is best pressured by Ice and Rock-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ice×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Ice×2Rock×2

Type matchup table

Ice type iconIce2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Rhyperior Pokémon sprite

Rhyperior

#0464

Best overallResists both STABsSlow but bulky
GroundRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Electric 0x, Flying 0.5x

140 offense · 40 Speed

Baxcalibur Pokémon sprite

Baxcalibur

#0998

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
DragonIce
  • Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeIce×2

Safe into Electric 0.5x

145 offense · 87 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Flying 0.5x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

Bulky switch-in
FireRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ice×2Rock×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ice type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Thundurus

  • Thundurus is a Electric / Flying Pokémon with 111 base Speed and stronger special attack (125 Sp. Atk). Ice and Rock attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Thundurus has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Electric / Flying STAB.
  • Known abilities include Prankster and Defiant. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Electric / Flying unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Thundurus has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Electric / Flying matchup.

What not to use

Ground×0Grass×0.5Fighting×0.5Flying×0.5Bug×0.5Steel×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Thundurus weakness chartThundurus PokédexElectric / Flying countersIce type pageRock type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Thundurus?

Thundurus is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ice and Rock (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Flying STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Thundurus?

Ice and Rock are the strongest attacking types against Thundurus, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Thundurus super-effectively?

Thundurus has 2 super-effective attacking options: Ice and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Flying STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Thundurus counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Thundurus?

Avoid relying on Ground, Grass, Fighting, Flying, and Bug attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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