# Thundurus - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Thundurus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Thundurus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 78.358%
- **Protect**: 72.620%
- **Rain Dance**: 59.629%
- **Focus Blast**: 45.593%
- **Taunt**: 38.868%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 30.949%
- **Thunder Wave**: 12.867%
- **Nasty Plot**: 10.324%
- **Thunder**: 10.154%
- **Substitute**: 8.538%

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

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 45.279%
- **Electrium Z**: 16.444%
- **Life Orb**: 13.360%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.999%
- **Wiki Berry**: 5.405%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.011%
- **Flyinium Z**: 1.610%
- **Leftovers**: 1.578%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.504%
- **Other**: 4.811%

## Common Teammates
- **Swampert-Mega**: 50.325%
- **Politoed**: 47.852%
- **Ludicolo**: 46.139%
- **Tapu Lele**: 42.176%
- **Celesteela**: 36.423%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 16.733%

## FAQ for Thundurus in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Thundurus?
The most common moves for Thundurus are Thunderbolt, Protect, Rain Dance, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus?
Thundurus is frequently paired with Swampert-Mega, Politoed, Ludicolo, Tapu Lele. 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 58.341% 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 **Fightinium Z** (45.279%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus?
Based on common item usage (Fightinium Z), Thundurus often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Thundurus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Thundurus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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