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In Pokemon Go, Legendary Pokemon are some of the most sought-after Pokemon in the game, proving to be among the most powerful and useful in the entire game. For the most part, you will need to defeat Legendary Pokemon in their respective Five-Star Raids for a chance to catch them and add them to your Pokemon Go collection.
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The Generation Five Legendary Force of Nature, Thundurus, can be obtained through this method, a strong Electric and Flying dual-type Pokemon. This Raid guide will walk you through everything you need to know to defeat the Incarnate Forme of this Legendary Pokemon.
Recommended Group Size
Compared to other Legendary Five-Star Raids, Incarnate Forme Thundurus's is among those that are easier complete. Although it will be easier with a larger group size, this Raid can easily be completed with a group of three to five players.
For you and your allies to comfortably defeat this Pokemon with a smaller group size, it's important thateveryone is using powerful Pokemon that take advantage of Incarnate Forme Thundurus's specific weaknesses. If this is not possible, make sure you're attempting this with a larger group than what is recommended, especially if your group includes some less experienced players.
Even though this Five-Star Raid is on the easier side, you can always use Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted Pokemon to increase your Raid team's chances of success.
Doing this will increase the damage of your Raid team's attacks if the attacks being used match the type of the Pokemon Mega Evolved or Primal Reverted.
Incarnate Forme Thundurus: Strengths And Weaknesses
It's important to craft your team around Incarnate Forme Thundurus's specific typing, strengths, and weaknesses. This will ensure that you are dealing as much damage as possible, making this Raid battle far easier for you and your allies.
Unfortunately, due to this Pokemon's Flying and Electric dual-typing, there are only two attack types that this Pokemon is vulnerable to: Ice and Rock. Make sure you're going into this Raid with a team primarily made up of Pokemon of these two types, as their attacks will do increased damage against Incarnate Forme Thundurus.
There are far more types that you'll want to avoid using due to Incarnate Forme Thundurus's dual-types, possessing six different type resistances. Because of this, make sure to stray away from using Ground, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel, and Grass-type Pokemon, as these Pokemon will be extremely vulnerable and weak in this Raid.
It's also important to note that any Pokemon can increase the damage of their attacks through Same Type Attack Bonus.
To activate this damage buff, you'll need to use Pokemon with attacks that match their type.
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Incarnate Forme Thundurus: Best Counter Picks
There are two types of Pokemon that you'll want to use in this specific Raid battle, Rock and Ice types. Not only will there Pokemon deal significantly more damage to Incarnate Forme Thundurus than those of other types, but they will also take less damage from this Raid Pokemon's attacks.
With so many Pokemon currently available in the game, we have put together top-tier choices for this specific Raid, including both Rock and Ice types with the best moves that they can use.
Don't worry if you can't make a team only using the Pokemon found below, as there are several other viable options.
Just make sure that they are still strong Rock and Ice types, as these are hands-down the best Pokemon to use for this Raid battle.
Rock-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Aerodactyl
Fast Attack: Rock Throw
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
Rampardos
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
Shadow Tyranitar
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Stone Edge
Rhyperior
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Rock Wrecker
Tyrantrum
Fast Attack: Rock Throw
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Terrakion
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
Shadow Aggron
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Shadow Golem
Fast Attack: Rock Throw
Charged Attack: Stone Edge
Gigalith
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Aurorus
Fast Attack: Rock Throw
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Shadow Sudowoodo
Fast Attack: Rock Throw
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Nihilego
Fast Attack: Acid
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
Ice-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Shadow Mamoswine
Fast Attack: Powder Snow
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Shadow Weavile
Fast Attack: Ice Shard
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Galarian Darmanitan
Fast Attack: Ice Fang
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Glalie
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Mega Abomasnow
Fast Attack: Powder Snow
Charged Attack: Weather Ball
Kyurem
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Glaciate
Glaceon
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Shadow Articuno
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Ice Beam
Shadow Walrein
Fast Attack: Frost Breath
Charged Attack: Icicle Spear
Jynx
Fast Attack: Ice Fang
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Avalugg
Fast Attack: Ice Fang
Charged Attack: Avalanche
Hisuian Avalugg
Fast Attack: Powder Snow
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
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