# Thundurus-Therian - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon 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-Therian)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Thundurus-Therian
- **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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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
- **Thunderbolt**: 73.264%
- **Tera Blast**: 68.540%
- **Volt Switch**: 63.383%
- **Grass Knot**: 63.213%
- **Knock Off**: 28.089%
- **Nasty Plot**: 27.954%
- **Weather Ball**: 20.556%
- **Focus Blast**: 16.572%
- **U-turn**: 10.290%
- **Discharge**: 6.694%

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

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 42.102%
- **Choice Specs**: 33.575%
- **Magnet**: 7.425%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.280%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.792%
- **Leftovers**: 2.468%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.337%
- **Other**: 4.020%

## Common Teammates
- **Cinderace**: 36.219%
- **Kingambit**: 30.699%
- **Alomomola**: 23.877%
- **Pecharunt**: 23.066%
- **Zamazenta**: 22.197%
- **Ting-Lu**: 21.932%

## FAQ for Thundurus-Therian in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Thundurus-Therian?
The most common moves for Thundurus-Therian are Thunderbolt, Tera Blast, Volt Switch, Grass Knot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus-Therian?
Thundurus-Therian is frequently paired with Cinderace, Kingambit, Alomomola, Pecharunt. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 45.672% 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** (42.102%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Thundurus-Therian) - 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-Therian
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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