# Thundurus-Therian - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Thundurus-Therian 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-Therian)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Thundurus-Therian
- **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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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-Therian.

## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 91.992%
- **Thunderbolt**: 84.568%
- **Protect**: 53.259%
- **Volt Switch**: 50.069%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 33.032%
- **Sky Drop**: 31.902%
- **Nasty Plot**: 19.926%
- **Psychic**: 11.343%
- **Electroweb**: 10.796%
- **Other**: 13.113%

## Common Abilities
- **Volt Absorb**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Electrium Z**: 22.686%
- **Life Orb**: 21.029%
- **Choice Specs**: 17.395%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.070%
- **Choice Scarf**: 14.015%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 5.072%
- **Other**: 4.734%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 54.653%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 26.837%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 26.622%
- **Nihilego**: 20.090%
- **Scrafty**: 19.147%
- **Volcarona**: 18.094%

## FAQ for Thundurus-Therian in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Thundurus-Therian?
The most common moves for Thundurus-Therian are Hidden Power Ice, Thunderbolt, Protect, Volt Switch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Thundurus-Therian?
Thundurus-Therian is frequently paired with Incineroar, Metagross-Mega, Gengar-Mega, Nihilego. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Thundurus-Therian?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Thundurus-Therian?
The top build for Thundurus-Therian features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 24.974% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Thundurus-Therian?
Thundurus-Therian is most effectively run with the ability **Volt Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Electrium Z** (22.686%).

### What is the most common role for Thundurus-Therian?
Based on common item usage (Electrium Z), Thundurus-Therian often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Thundurus-Therian?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 101 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Thundurus-Therian on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Thundurus-Therian) - 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-Therian
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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