How to get Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Modified Aug 12, 2024 15:38 GMT

All methods to obtain Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO, and is its shiny form available? — Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

The easiest way to get Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO is to beat 5-star raids. Shiny Forme Thundurus, available since March 11, 2021, can also be obtained this way. The regular form of this Gen V Legendary made its debut on March 2, 2020. Thundurus is part of the Forces of Nature group, with the other members being Landorus, Tornadus, and Enamorus.

In August 2024, Pokemon GO Incarnate Forme Thundurus raids will start on August 12, 2024, at 10:00 am local time and end on August 21, 2024, at 10:00 am local time.

This article discusses all the methods available for trainers to get Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO. It will also examine how to get its shiny form.

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How to get Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO

To get your hands on Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO, you can complete one of these activities:

Beat 5-star Raid Battles featuring this Pocket Monster
Earn it as a GO Battle League reward once you cross Level 20 while the creature is in the raid cycle.

Incarnate Forme Thundurus (Image via Niantic)

1) Beat 5-star Raid Battles

Incarnate Forme Thundurus is an Electric- and Flying-type Pokemon, so, it is 160% weak to Ice and Rock-type moves. In 5-star raids, it boasts a combat power of 46,044. You can take down Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO using the following counters.

Best Ice-type counters for Incarnate Forme Thundurus

Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Mega Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche
Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate

Best Rock–type counters for Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO

Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Tyranitrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide

Also Read: Can you solo defeat Incarnate Forme Tornadus in Pokemon GO 5-star raids?

2) Complete GO Battle League matches to earn a Pokemon encounter reward

You can earn an encounter with Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO via GO Battle League wins. To be eligible, you must have crossed level 20 during the season in which the creature is being featured in 5-star raids. It is also necessary to know that this is a temporary arrangement as it will only appear as a reward while the raid boss is in rotation.

How to get Shiny Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Incarnate Forme Thundurus can be shiny irrespective of the way you encounter it. This has a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of happening.

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Edited by Abhipsito Das