# Thundurus - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

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

## Best Thundurus Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/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**: 88.005%
- **Thunderbolt**: 72.096%
- **Nasty Plot**: 67.946%
- **Focus Blast**: 45.816%
- **Grass Knot**: 26.764%
- **Weather Ball**: 16.793%
- **Rain Dance**: 16.225%
- **Thunder**: 16.207%
- **Knock Off**: 8.787%
- **Taunt**: 8.110%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 93.846%
- **Defiant**: 6.154%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 67.413%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 20.481%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.325%
- **Choice Band**: 3.219%
- **Leftovers**: 1.726%
- **Other**: 3.835%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 69.355%
- **Ceruledge**: 42.753%
- **Dragonite**: 42.717%
- **Iron Crown**: 42.267%
- **Crawdaunt**: 42.249%
- **Cinderace**: 22.897%

## FAQ for Thundurus in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Ceruledge, Dragonite, Iron Crown. 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 72.439% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (93.846%) and the item **Focus Sash** (67.413%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Thundurus often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** 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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