# Thundurus - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Wild Charge**: 89.418%
- **Fly**: 88.557%
- **Brick Break**: 64.970%
- **Protect**: 44.926%
- **Electroweb**: 22.260%
- **Taunt**: 16.777%
- **Foul Play**: 14.925%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 13.442%
- **Iron Tail**: 9.763%
- **Thunderbolt**: 7.821%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 89.552%
- **Prankster**: 10.448%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 41.097%
- **Assault Vest**: 36.429%
- **Safety Goggles**: 10.332%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.611%
- **Utility Umbrella**: 1.987%
- **Other**: 3.543%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 87.757%
- **Incineroar**: 76.022%
- **Whimsicott**: 55.339%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 54.545%
- **Gastrodon**: 43.658%
- **Kyogre**: 32.811%

## FAQ for Thundurus in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Incineroar, 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 27.432% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (89.552%) and the item **Life Orb** (41.097%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Thundurus often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ss-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/ss/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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