Thundurus

Thundurus

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/17/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.03%
Usage Rate
34.75%
Win Rate
39.79%
Lead Rate
56.50%
Selection Rate
1079
Avg Rating
377
Total Games
131
Wins
246
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Thundurus Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Thundurus currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 34.7% win rate. This data represents 18,265 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/17/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Rain Dance used in 19.6% of battles. Wildbolt Storm demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.6% While Rain Dance is the most popular choice, Wildbolt Storm shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Rillaboom, Chien-Pao, and Mimikyu in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Umbreon, achieving a 71.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Koraidon, Flutter Mane, and Ursaluna, while caution is advised against Kyogre, Groudon, and Chien-Pao.

Strategic Recommendations

Thundurus currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Thundurus
130 games
41.5% Win
0.7% appear
119 games
16.0% Win
0.7% appear
103 games
14.6% Win
0.6% appear
90 games
13.3% Win
0.5% appear
77 games
41.6% Win
0.4% appear
73 games
13.7% Win
0.4% appear
66 games
47.0% Win
0.4% appear
64 games
37.5% Win
0.3% appear
61 games
49.2% Win
0.3% appear
60 games
16.7% Win
0.3% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
52 games
53.9% Win
0.3% appear
51 games
47.1% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
44.0% Win
0.3% appear
42 games
45.2% Win
0.2% appear
41 games
53.7% Win
0.2% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
56.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
66.7% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Thundurus
176 games
31.2% Win
0.96% appear
105 games
33.3% Win
0.57% appear
96 games
26.0% Win
0.53% appear
79 games
35.4% Win
0.43% appear
67 games
34.3% Win
0.37% appear
67 games
26.9% Win
0.37% appear
66 games
24.2% Win
0.36% appear
65 games
26.1% Win
0.36% appear
62 games
50.0% Win
0.34% appear
61 games
31.1% Win
0.33% appear
61 games
27.9% Win
0.33% appear
59 games
42.4% Win
0.32% appear
58 games
19.0% Win
0.32% appear
53 games
39.6% Win
0.29% appear
52 games
42.3% Win
0.28% appear
51 games
37.2% Win
0.28% appear
49 games
40.8% Win
0.27% appear
45 games
22.2% Win
0.25% appear
31 games
25.8% Win
0.17% appear
29 games
20.7% Win
0.16% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Thundurus
21 games
71.4% Win
0.11% appear
20 games
70.0% Win
0.11% appear
30 games
66.7% Win
0.16% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.19% appear
30 games
56.7% Win
0.16% appear
52 games
53.9% Win
0.28% appear
41 games
53.7% Win
0.22% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.11% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.31% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Thundurus
24 games
12.5% Win
0.13% appear
24 games
12.5% Win
0.13% appear
90 games
13.3% Win
0.49% appear
73 games
13.7% Win
0.40% appear
103 games
14.6% Win
0.56% appear
20 games
15.0% Win
0.11% appear
119 games
16.0% Win
0.65% appear
60 games
16.7% Win
0.33% appear
28 games
17.9% Win
0.15% appear
23 games
21.7% Win
0.13% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Thundurus performs well against
62 games
50.0% Win
0.34% appear
59 games
42.4% Win
0.32% appear
52 games
42.3% Win
0.28% appear
49 games
40.8% Win
0.27% appear
53 games
39.6% Win
0.29% appear
29 games
37.9% Win
0.16% appear
51 games
37.2% Win
0.28% appear
27 games
37.0% Win
0.15% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.15% appear
79 games
35.4% Win
0.43% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Thundurus
58 games
19.0% Win
0.32% appear
25 games
20.0% Win
0.14% appear
29 games
20.7% Win
0.16% appear
45 games
22.2% Win
0.25% appear
66 games
24.2% Win
0.36% appear
31 games
25.8% Win
0.17% appear
96 games
26.0% Win
0.53% appear
65 games
26.1% Win
0.36% appear
26 games
26.9% Win
0.14% appear
67 games
26.9% Win
0.37% appear