Thundurus vs Landorus
Landorus has the higher base stat total (600 vs 580), Thundurus is faster (base Speed 111 vs 101), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Thundurus: 1× at best against Landorus; Landorus: ½× at best against Thundurus).
Two of the forces of nature from Unova.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Thundurus | Landorus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 79 | 89 (higher) |
| Attack | 115 | 125 (higher) |
| Defense | 70 | 90 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 125 (higher) | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 80 |
| Speed | 111 (higher) | 101 |
| Total | 580 | 600 (higher) |
| Bulk | 229 | 259 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Thundurus is faster (111 vs 101 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (125 vs 115), and resists Landorus’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Landorus has the higher Attack (125 vs 115) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (259 vs 229).
Thundurus is ahead on
- is faster (111 vs 101 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (125 vs 115)
- resists Landorus’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Landorus is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (125 vs 115)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (259 vs 229)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Thundurus: Prankster, Defiant; Landorus: Sand Force, Sheer Force), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Thundurus has 163 Speed and Landorus has 153, so Thundurus moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Thundurus | Landorus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 111 | 101 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 163 | 153 |
Type matchup, both ways
Thundurus (Electric/Flying) attacking Landorus
Electric 0×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Thundurus hits Landorus for 0× with Electric moves (no effect) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Landorus (Ground/Flying) attacking Thundurus
Ground 0×, Flying ½×. Using only its own types, Landorus hits Thundurus for 0× with Ground moves (no effect) and ½× with Flying moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Thundurus: Ice 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Landorus: Water 2× (super effective), Ice 4× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Thundurus
- Prankster. Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
- Defiant (hidden ability). Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Landorus
- Sand Force. Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Sheer Force (hidden ability). Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Size, generation and evolution
Thundurus and Landorus are equally tall (1.5 m), and Landorus is heavier (68 kg vs 61 kg for Thundurus).
| Detail | Thundurus | Landorus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 61 kg | 68 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Thundurus (does not evolve) | Landorus (does not evolve) |
Thundurus (#0642) is an Electric/Flying-type Bolt Strike Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a Legendary Pokémon. Thundurus does not evolve.
Landorus (#0645) is a Ground/Flying-type Abundance Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a Legendary Pokémon. Landorus does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Thundurus and Landorus in the Compare tool
- Thundurus and Landorus Pokédex pages
- Electric/Flying weaknesses · Ground/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers