# Thundurus - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunder Wave**: 63.493%
- **Thunderbolt**: 51.112%
- **Grass Knot**: 31.803%
- **Taunt**: 30.026%
- **Knock Off**: 29.684%
- **Weather Ball**: 21.807%
- **U-turn**: 20.173%
- **Nasty Plot**: 18.294%
- **Thunder**: 17.290%
- **Sludge Wave**: 17.168%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 73.077%
- **Defiant**: 26.923%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 30.747%
- **Focus Sash**: 29.937%
- **Choice Specs**: 16.378%
- **Mirror Herb**: 14.852%
- **Life Orb**: 2.973%
- **Leftovers**: 1.429%
- **Other**: 3.684%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 65.694%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 31.811%
- **Iron Moth**: 27.978%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 27.263%
- **Hatterene**: 25.648%
- **Araquanid**: 23.352%

## FAQ for Thundurus in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Thundurus?
The most common moves for Thundurus are Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Grass Knot, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Samurott-Hisui, Iron Moth, Slowking-Galar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 46.530% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (73.077%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (30.747%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Thundurus often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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