# Thundurus - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunder Wave**: 88.6%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 83.6%
- **Wildbolt Storm**: 79.5%
- **Thunder**: 44.7%
- **Taunt**: 19.9%
- **Scary Face**: 11.1%
- **Rain Dance**: 10.8%
- **Thunderbolt**: 10.5%
- **Electric Terrain**: 9.6%
- **Protect**: 7.9%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 68.6%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 11.9%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.5%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.1%
- **Electric Seed**: 2.5%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.5%
- **Chesto Berry**: 1.9%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.3%
- **Life Orb**: 0.6%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: undefined%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: undefined%
- **Zamazenta**: undefined%

## FAQ for Thundurus in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Kyogre, Tornadus. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Thundurus?
The most common Tera Types for Thundurus are Normal, Steel. Specifically, Tera Normal is used in 80.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Thundurus?
The most common nature for Thundurus is **Modest**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.0%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (68.6%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Thundurus often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-1760 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/homebsd/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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