# Thundurus - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 98.237%
- **Thunder Wave**: 73.461%
- **Taunt**: 61.230%
- **Protect**: 59.941%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 53.917%
- **Swagger**: 30.467%
- **Rain Dance**: 7.002%
- **Other**: 15.744%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 57.018%
- **Life Orb**: 25.195%
- **Safety Goggles**: 10.326%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.550%
- **Other**: 4.911%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 74.523%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 58.797%
- **Heatran**: 44.023%
- **Aegislash**: 28.589%
- **Cresselia**: 25.381%
- **Politoed**: 19.390%

## FAQ for Thundurus in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Kangaskhan-Mega, Heatran, Aegislash. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 19.792% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus?
Thundurus is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (57.018%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Thundurus often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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