Thundurus (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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'''Thundurus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ボルトロス''' ''Voltolos'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, Thundurus has a second [[#Form data|form]] activated by using the [[Reveal Glass]]. Its original form, '''Incarnate Forme''', will then become '''Therian Forme'''.

Its Therian Forme was officially revealed on May 12, 2012.

 

Along with {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}, it is a part of the [[Forces of Nature]].

In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is associated with {{p|Meloetta}}.

==Biology==

In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus is a blue, muscular humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which resembles a genie. It is a male-only species with no female counterpart. On its head is a single, long, sharp, purple horn. Thundurus has white, zigzagging, and jutting-styled hair, a spiky white mustache, and two pointed blue ears on either side of its head. Its eyes are yellow with beady white irises and no visible pupils. The front of Thundurus's body is covered in various, irregularly shaped purple spots. Its broad chest consists of two joined diamond-shaped pectorals, its shoulders and elbows are adorned with {{wp|magatama}} shapes, and on top of its navel is a teardrop, all colored purple. It has two spotted muscular arms, with five fingers on each hand. Its lower body consists of a trailing cloud, with a thick, long, curling, purple, cable-like tail. Thundurus has six ball-like structures its tail goes through at intervals, like knots in a cord. They are a dark gray color, and each has a long, sharp spike on one side.

===Forms===

In Therian Forme, Thundurus is a large, blue, sleek, bipedal snake or dragon-like Pokémon. The horn on its head is now thicker and extends out more, while its ears become more pointy and pinned back. Thundurus's hair remains the same; the mustache now takes on a more raised snout and fanged-maw-like appearance, with two curving wisps flowing back and past its ears. Its eyes remain yellow, but with larger irises that still lack visible pupils. Its chest remains broad and unchanged, while its navel is bejeweled with a blue gem. Thundurus's arms have lost much of their muscular bulk, and are now slimmer. It has two paw-like hands, each covered in a trailing cloud-like fluff and with three claw-tipped fingers. Thundurus's purple lower half is much smaller than its upper body and consists of two hind legs and its tail. Its feet are elongated, with three downward curved toes and claws. Thundurus's tail also remains largely unchanged, although it is thicker at the base and tapers off, becoming thinner toward the tip.

Thundurus can shoot thunderbolts from its tail. It uses these lightning bolts to annihilate foes into nothingness. Thundurus can move so fast it can materialize without warning. The Therian Forme of Landorus is its true, original form as revealed by the [[Reveal Glass]]. It is known to travel around oceans in its Therian Form in search of a region to reside in. In this form, it is known to inhabit the [[Interdream Zone]]. The Therian Forme of Thundurus was first discovered by the [[Celestica people]] who resided in [[Hisui]] and worshiped it. Its name was coined by [[Professor Burnet]].

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====Therian Forme====

===Form data===

Thundurus has two interchangeable forms: Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme. Its Therian Forme was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}.

By default, Thundurus is in its Incarnate Forme. When exposed to the [[Reveal Glass]], it changes into its Therian Forme; if exposed to the Reveal Glass again, it reverts back to Incarnate Forme. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Thundurus cannot be [[trade]]d while in Therian Forme. This prevents Therian Forme from being traded to {{game|Black and White|s}}, where it doesn't exist.

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Thundurus appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} in its Incarnate Forme.

* Thundurus and {{p|Tornadus}} have identical base stat distributions in their Incarnate Formes.

* Thundurus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Bolt Strike Pokémon, shares its name with the [[move]] {{m|Bolt Strike}} in both Japanese and English; however, it cannot learn the move, which is {{p|Zekrom}}'s [[signature move]].

* Thundurus is the only one of the [[Forces of Nature]] that has a type advantage over the other members of the quartet, specifically Tornadus and {{p|Enamorus}}.

* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Thundurus's Therian Forme had the same [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]] as its Incarnate Forme.

* In the [[Generation VII]] {{pkmn|games}}, due to a coding error, Thundurus cannot learn {{m|Smart Strike}} in its Therian Forme.

In Incarnate Forme, Thundurus is based on {{wp|Raijin}}, the ''{{wp|kami}}'' of thunder and lightning.<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> It may also have drawn some inspiration from {{wp|Jinn}} or an {{wp|Anemoi}}. For the latter it may be specifically inspired by the south wind {{wp|Notus}}, who brings summer storms, which is shown in the Pokémon's connection to lightning and its signature move, {{m|Wildbolt Storm}}.

 

In Therian Forme, Thundurus most closely resembles reptiles such as serpents or dragons. It is also loosely inspired by the {{wp|Azure Dragon}} (Chinese: 青龍 ''Qīnglóng'') of the {{wp|Four Symbols|Chinese Four Symbols}}.<ref>Redacción Hobby Consolas (September 20, 2012). "[https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reportajes/jamas-hubo-pokemon-como-kyurem-43611 Jamás hubo un Pokémon como Kyurem]." ''Hobby Consolas''. (Spanish)</ref> This inspiration is alluded to in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}; the Azure Dragon represents the east, and in [[Hisui]], Thundurus roams the eastern [[Cobalt Coastlands]] area. Additionally, Thundurus may be based on the {{wp|Qilin}}, a mythical creature from East Asia described as having a horn on its forehead and occasionally associated with lightning.

Thundurus may be derived from ''thunderous'' and possibly ''{{wp|Aeolus}}'' (ruler of the winds in {{wp|Greek mythology}}).

 

Voltolos may be a combination of ''volt'' and Αἴολος ''Aiolos'' (Greek name for Aeolus).

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|ja=ボルトロス ''Voltolos''|jameaning=From ''volt'' and Αἴολος ''{{wp|Aeolus|Aiolos}}''

|fr=Fulguris|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|fulgur|Latin for lightning}}''

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|ko=볼트로스 ''Voltolos''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

|zh_cmn=雷電雲 / 雷电云 ''Léidiànyún''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷電 / 雷电 ''léidiàn''|thunder and lightning}} and {{tt|雲 / 云 ''yún''|cloud}}

|zh_yue=雷電雲 ''Lèuihdihnwàhn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|雷電 ''lèuihdihn''|thunder and lightning}} and {{tt|雲 ''wàhn''|cloud}}

|hi=बोल्टोरॉस ''Boltoros''|himeaning=From ''bolt'' and {{tt|Αἴολος ''Aiolos''|Greek god of winds}}; similar to Japanese name

|ru=Тандурус ''Tandurus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

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==References==

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