Capturing the Forces of Nature in Pokemon Legends Arceus provides one of the most rewarding challenges in the post-game storyline. Among these legendary beings, Thundurus requires specific weather conditions and careful preparation before trainers can successfully add it to their Pokedex. Understanding how to locate and secure this Electric-type legend ensures smooth progress toward finishing your regional research obligations.
Unlocking Request 94 Incarnate Forces of Hisui
Before you can track down Thundurus, you must unlock Request 94 titled Incarnate Forces of Hisui. This special assignment becomes available at Galaxy Hall after you complete the main story mission Seeking the Remaining Plates. Speaking with Cogita triggers the quest, charging you with capturing all legendary genies scattered across the region.
Completing this request is essential if you plan to face the ultimate final encounter in the Hisui region. Following the proper steps for each genie allows you to systematically complete your research requirements.
Finding Thundurus in the Cobalt Coastlands
Thundurus spawns exclusively in the Cobalt Coastlands near the two giant rock pillars in the Coastlands Coast area. However, the legendary Pokemon will only appear when a heavy thunderstorm is actively raging in the region. If the weather is clear or merely raining, you must rest at a campsite to advance time until a proper storm begins.
Navigating the turbulent waters on Basculegion allows you to approach the area where Thundurus patrols. Keeping an eye on the sky icon on your map helps confirm whether the active weather condition matches the thunderstorm requirement.
Breaking the Barrier and Catching Thundurus
Engaging Thundurus in battle requires breaking the atmospheric wind barrier that constantly surrounds the Pokemon. Throwing Feather Balls or Scatter Nuts at Thundurus while riding Basculegion will temporarily stun it and lower its defenses. Once the barrier drops, quickly throw one of your battle Pokemon to initiate standard turn-based combat.
Lowering its health carefully and applying status conditions like sleep or paralysis will increase your overall catch rate. Utilizing high-tier Poke Balls ensures that you capture Thundurus without risking an unnecessary knockout.
Completing the Pokedex Research Requirements
Simply catching Thundurus is not enough to immediately fulfill Cogita's request. You must also achieve Research Level 10 for Thundurus by using its signature move, Wildbolt Storm, in combat multiple times. Checking your Pokédex tasks reveals the exact actions needed to max out its research entry efficiently.
Once you complete the Pokedex tasks for Thundurus, Tornadus, and Landorus, return to Cogita to finalize the request. Fulfilling this assignment unlocks the final legendary encounter required to complete the Forces of Nature storyline.
