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Cards/Thundurus
Thundurus card from the Black Bolt set
Illustration by hncl. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Thundurus

Thunderous attacker with energy management.

Lightning120 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Search for a Lightning Energy card to boost its power.

Deal 110 damage by discarding an attached Lightning Energy.

Signature attack

Disaster Volt

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. (110 damage)

Thundurus can generate extra Lightning Energy, which powers up its attack and helps manage your hand. This makes it versatile in both offense and energy control.

Attacks

C
Charge

Search your deck for a Basic Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

LCC
Disaster Volt110

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that rely on Lightning Energy or need to manage their energy efficiently.

Strengths
  • Flexible attack
  • Energy management
Watch out for
  • Discarding an Energy can be costly
  • Needs proper setup
Pro tip

Use Thundurus when you have multiple Lightning Energies in your deck to maximize its effectiveness.

From the Pokédex

Thundurus uses powerful electrical discharges to protect its habitat from intruders.

Note for the parent

Consider Thundurus if you're building a deck focused on Lightning-type Pokémon or managing energy resources.

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