# Thundurus - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

---

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.

## Common Moves
- **Fly**: 82.810%
- **Wild Charge**: 81.839%
- **Superpower**: 74.740%
- **Foul Play**: 26.633%
- **Protect**: 20.388%
- **Thunderbolt**: 14.423%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 13.901%
- **Taunt**: 11.773%
- **Lash Out**: 10.716%
- **Crunch**: 9.073%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 80.858%
- **Prankster**: 19.142%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 59.556%
- **Life Orb**: 14.886%
- **Safety Goggles**: 10.440%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.344%
- **Lum Berry**: 4.620%
- **Other**: 3.156%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 42.621%
- **Urshifu**: 23.426%
- **Whimsicott**: 23.157%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 19.861%
- **Groudon**: 11.674%
- **Sableye**: 7.007%

## FAQ for Thundurus in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Thundurus?
The most common moves for Thundurus are Fly, Wild Charge, Superpower, Foul Play. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Urshifu, Whimsicott, Calyrex-Shadow. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.406% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (80.858%) and the item **Assault Vest** (59.556%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Thundurus often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Thundurus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*