# Thundurus - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 94.914%
- **Thunder Wave**: 86.988%
- **Taunt**: 73.545%
- **Protect**: 55.049%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 21.064%
- **Grass Knot**: 14.807%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 11.727%
- **Swagger**: 9.723%
- **Volt Switch**: 6.533%
- **Psychic**: 6.265%

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

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 44.788%
- **Focus Sash**: 21.322%
- **Life Orb**: 14.712%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 6.479%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.278%
- **Chesto Berry**: 2.668%
- **Other**: 3.753%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 40.307%
- **Scrafty**: 24.540%
- **Cresselia**: 22.550%
- **Yveltal**: 13.617%
- **Ferrothorn**: 12.629%
- **Amoonguss**: 12.550%

## FAQ for Thundurus in vgc2016-1760

### 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 Rayquaza-Mega, Scrafty, Cresselia, Yveltal. 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 24.706% 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** (44.788%).

### 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 vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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