# Thundurus-Therian - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Thundurus-Therian builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Thundurus-Therian Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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
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- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Volt Absorb: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Focus Blast**: 75.960%
- **Thunderbolt**: 54.916%
- **Nasty Plot**: 47.856%
- **Psychic**: 39.371%
- **U-turn**: 39.039%
- **Thunder**: 33.035%
- **Weather Ball**: 32.963%
- **Volt Switch**: 20.215%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 19.471%
- **Sludge Wave**: 15.407%

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

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 45.313%
- **Choice Scarf**: 44.501%
- **Life Orb**: 7.160%
- **Other**: 3.026%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 72.651%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 39.383%
- **Weavile**: 39.306%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 39.161%
- **Tapu Fini**: 39.039%
- **Pelipper**: 33.256%

## FAQ for Thundurus-Therian in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Thundurus-Therian?
The most common moves for Thundurus-Therian are Focus Blast, Thunderbolt, Nasty Plot, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Thundurus-Therian?
Thundurus-Therian is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Slowking-Galar, Weavile, Lopunny-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Thundurus-Therian weak to and resistant against?
Thundurus-Therian is weak to Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x). Ability notes: Volt Absorb: Electric moves become 0x.

### 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 74.401% 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** (45.313%).

### 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
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