How to Catch Thundurus
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To catch Thundurus, you need to encounter it in the Cobalt Coastlands ocean area north of Sand’s Reach during a thunderstorm, and then use Quick Balls or Ultra Balls to increase your chances of catching it, along with moves like Thunder Wave and Hypnosis to weaken it. By understanding Thundurus’s Electric/Flying-type characteristics and its weaknesses to Rock and Ice-type attacks, you can devise an effective strategy to catch this legendary Pokémon.
Understanding Thundurus
Thundurus is a legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V, known for its high offense and speed, making it a challenging catch. Its Electric/Flying-type nature makes it vulnerable to Rock and Ice-type attacks, which can be useful in weakening it before attempting to catch it.
Location and Spawn Conditions
Thundurus can be found in the Cobalt Coastlands ocean area, but it only spawns during a thunderstorm, which occurs randomly. To increase your chances of encountering Thundurus, you need to be in the right location and wait for the right weather conditions.
Catching Thundurus
When encountering Thundurus, it’s essential to use the right Poké Balls and strategies to increase your catch rate. Quick Balls and Ultra Balls are recommended, as they have a higher catch rate than regular Poké Balls. Additionally, using moves like Thunder Wave and Hypnosis can help weaken Thundurus and make it easier to catch.
FAQs
Q1: What is the best Poké Ball to use to catch Thundurus?
The best Poké Ball to use to catch Thundurus is the Ultra Ball, as it has a higher catch rate than regular Poké Balls.
Q2: How do I get Thundurus to appear?
Thundurus can only be encountered during a thunderstorm, which happens randomly in the Cobalt Coastlands ocean area.
Q3: What happens if I accidentally defeat Thundurus?
If you accidentally defeat Thundurus, it will respawn if you head back to Jubilife and then back to the area.
Q4: What are Thundurus’s weaknesses?
Thundurus is weak against Rock and Ice-type attacks.
Q5: Can I catch Thundurus before the Elite Four?
No, you need to beat the game to catch Thundurus.
Q6: How rare is Thundurus?
Thundurus is a legendary Pokémon, making it a rare catch.
Q7: What is the catch rate of Thundurus with a Poké Ball?
Thundurus has a capture rate of 3, making it a challenging catch.
Q8: Can I beat Tornadus alone?
While it’s possible to beat Tornadus alone, it’s recommended to have a team of players to increase your chances of success.
Q9: What happens if I faint a legendary Pokémon?
If you faint a legendary Pokémon, it will respawn after you return to Jubilife Village.
Q10: Is Thundurus a legendary or mythical Pokémon?
Thundurus is a legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Q11: Which Poké Ball can catch Arceus?
The Heavy Ball is the recommended Poké Ball to catch Arceus.
Q12: Can I get legendary Pokémon twice?
No, once you’ve caught a legendary Pokémon, you can’t catch another one of the same species.
Q13: What happens if Rayquaza faints?
If Rayquaza faints, you’ll need to reload your save to try again.
Q14: Is fainting a Pokémon killing it?
No, fainting a Pokémon means rendering it unconscious, not killing it.
Q15: What is the best Pokémon to fight Tornadus?
The best Pokémon to fight Tornadus are Mega Diancie, Shadow Raikou, Shadow Rhyperior, Mega Manectric, Mega Rayquaza, and Xurkitree.