Thundurus

Thundurus

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 02/09/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.00%
Usage Rate
48.09%
Win Rate
35.56%
Lead Rate
49.73%
Selection Rate
1141
Avg Rating
733
Total Games
352
Wins
381
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 48.1% win rate. This data represents 36,538 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/26/2026 to 02/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Thunder Wave used in 20.2% of battles. Electroweb demonstrates the highest win rate at 76.5% While Thunder Wave is the most popular choice, Electroweb shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Calyrex-Shadow, and Koraidon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Iron Moth, achieving a 63.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Farigiraf, Urshifu-RapidStrike, and Amoonguss, while caution is advised against Smeargle, Zamazenta-*, and Urshifu-*. Particularly effective against Farigiraf with a 56.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Thundurus maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Thundurus
195 games
50.8% Win
0.5% appear
193 games
51.8% Win
0.5% appear
167 games
52.1% Win
0.5% appear
150 games
52.7% Win
0.4% appear
131 games
46.6% Win
0.4% appear
126 games
52.4% Win
0.3% appear
121 games
52.1% Win
0.3% appear
120 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
120 games
47.5% Win
0.3% appear
105 games
60.0% Win
0.3% appear
104 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
99 games
49.5% Win
0.3% appear
85 games
38.8% Win
0.2% appear
78 games
55.1% Win
0.2% appear
74 games
36.5% Win
0.2% appear
68 games
61.8% Win
0.2% appear
66 games
34.9% Win
0.2% appear
65 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear
64 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
58 games
46.5% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Thundurus
311 games
49.8% Win
0.85% appear
206 games
39.3% Win
0.56% appear
165 games
48.5% Win
0.45% appear
154 games
51.3% Win
0.42% appear
148 games
48.6% Win
0.41% appear
147 games
44.2% Win
0.40% appear
144 games
42.4% Win
0.39% appear
143 games
52.5% Win
0.39% appear
121 games
41.3% Win
0.33% appear
117 games
45.3% Win
0.32% appear
109 games
46.8% Win
0.30% appear
102 games
45.1% Win
0.28% appear
101 games
38.6% Win
0.28% appear
97 games
51.5% Win
0.27% appear
94 games
38.3% Win
0.26% appear
92 games
48.9% Win
0.25% appear
75 games
56.0% Win
0.21% appear
67 games
40.3% Win
0.18% appear
67 games
52.2% Win
0.18% appear
66 games
45.5% Win
0.18% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Thundurus
49 games
63.3% Win
0.13% appear
68 games
61.8% Win
0.19% appear
55 games
60.0% Win
0.15% appear
105 games
60.0% Win
0.29% appear
42 games
59.5% Win
0.11% appear
78 games
55.1% Win
0.21% appear
35 games
54.3% Win
0.10% appear
150 games
52.7% Win
0.41% appear
57 games
52.6% Win
0.16% appear
126 games
52.4% Win
0.34% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Thundurus
38 games
34.2% Win
0.10% appear
66 games
34.9% Win
0.18% appear
39 games
35.9% Win
0.11% appear
74 games
36.5% Win
0.20% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.12% appear
85 games
38.8% Win
0.23% appear
35 games
42.9% Win
0.10% appear
43 games
44.2% Win
0.12% appear
50 games
46.0% Win
0.14% appear
65 games
46.1% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Thundurus performs well against
75 games
56.0% Win
0.21% appear
58 games
53.5% Win
0.16% appear
143 games
52.5% Win
0.39% appear
40 games
52.5% Win
0.11% appear
67 games
52.2% Win
0.18% appear
97 games
51.5% Win
0.27% appear
154 games
51.3% Win
0.42% appear
41 games
51.2% Win
0.11% appear
311 games
49.8% Win
0.85% appear
92 games
48.9% Win
0.25% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Thundurus
60 games
38.3% Win
0.16% appear
94 games
38.3% Win
0.26% appear
101 games
38.6% Win
0.28% appear
206 games
39.3% Win
0.56% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.10% appear
67 games
40.3% Win
0.18% appear
121 games
41.3% Win
0.33% appear
144 games
42.4% Win
0.39% appear
63 games
42.9% Win
0.17% appear
44 games
43.2% Win
0.12% appear