# Thundurus - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Thundurus builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Thundurus Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9doublesou/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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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) |

## Common Moves
- **Rain Dance**: 67.835%
- **Thunder Wave**: 62.372%
- **Wildbolt Storm**: 58.216%
- **Electric Terrain**: 43.897%
- **Thunderbolt**: 37.337%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 30.022%
- **Taunt**: 29.126%
- **Weather Ball**: 27.325%
- **Protect**: 17.862%
- **Electroweb**: 5.642%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 95.284%
- **Defiant**: 4.716%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 36.932%
- **Terrain Extender**: 34.034%
- **Aguav Berry**: 20.043%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 1.959%
- **Grassy Seed**: 1.421%
- **Nothing**: 1.140%
- **Other**: 4.471%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Bundle**: 41.927%
- **Iron Crown**: 39.798%
- **Chien-Pao**: 35.816%
- **Iron Boulder**: 31.319%
- **Tsareena**: 30.695%
- **Moltres-Galar**: 23.452%

## FAQ for Thundurus in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Thundurus?
The most common moves for Thundurus are Rain Dance, Thunder Wave, Wildbolt Storm, Electric Terrain. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Iron Bundle, Iron Crown, Chien-Pao, Iron Boulder. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Thundurus weak to and resistant against?
Thundurus 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).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Thundurus?
The top build for Thundurus features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 30.894% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (95.284%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (36.932%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Thundurus often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Thundurus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 111 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Thundurus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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