# Thundurus-Therian - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus-Therian in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Thundurus-Therian)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Thundurus-Therian
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Thundurus-Therian.

## Common Moves
- **Volt Switch**: 61.208%
- **Defog**: 57.411%
- **Thunder**: 51.768%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 44.200%
- **Focus Blast**: 24.830%
- **Nasty Plot**: 24.557%
- **Thunderbolt**: 23.023%
- **Weather Ball**: 20.296%
- **Thunder Wave**: 16.619%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 16.603%

## Common Abilities
- **Volt Absorb**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 75.044%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 16.603%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.160%
- **Electrium Z**: 2.021%
- **Other**: 4.173%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 46.318%
- **Ferrothorn**: 44.030%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 35.997%
- **Kartana**: 28.992%
- **Tapu Lele**: 28.732%
- **Kingdra**: 27.377%

## FAQ for Thundurus-Therian in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Thundurus-Therian?
The most common moves for Thundurus-Therian are Volt Switch, Defog, Thunder, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus-Therian?
Thundurus-Therian is frequently paired with Pelipper, Ferrothorn, Swampert-Mega, Kartana. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Thundurus-Therian?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Thundurus-Therian?
The top build for Thundurus-Therian features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.109% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus-Therian?
Thundurus-Therian is most effectively run with the ability **Volt Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (75.044%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus-Therian?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Thundurus-Therian often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Thundurus-Therian?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 101 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Thundurus-Therian on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Thundurus-Therian) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Thundurus-Therian
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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