Generation I Move
Thunder
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
- 110Power
- 70%Accuracy
- 10PP
- 0Priority
Thunder Battle Data
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 110
- Accuracy
- 70%
- PP
- 10
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 30%
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Cool
Thunder Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target. During Rain Dance, this move has 100% accuracy. It also has a (100 - accuracy)% chance to break through the protection of Protect and Detect. During Sunny Day, this move has 50% accuracy.
“A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Status condition
- Paralysis (30% chance)
Thunder TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM25Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
- TM109Sword & Shield
- TM166Scarlet & Violet
Thunder In Other Generations
Thunder's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold & Silver | — | — | — | — |
| X & Y | 120 | — | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Thunder
223 Pokémon can learn Thunder.
Learn by Level Up
Learn by TM / HM
