Generation I Move
Thunder Wave
Paralyzes the target.
- —Power
- 90%Accuracy
- 20PP
- 0Priority
Thunder Wave Battle Data
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Status
- Power
- —
- Accuracy
- 90%
- PP
- 20
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Cool
Thunder Wave Effect
Paralyzes the target.
“The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Status condition
- Paralysis
Thunder Wave TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM14Sword & Shield
- TM45Red & BlueYellow
- TM73Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
- TM82Scarlet & Violet
Thunder Wave In Other Generations
Thunder Wave's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun & Moon | — | 100% | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Thunder Wave
274 Pokémon can learn Thunder Wave.
Learn by Level Up
RaichuLv. 1
MagnetonLv. 1
ZapdosLv. 1
DragonairLv. 1
DragoniteLv. 1
LanturnLv. 1
AmpharosLv. 1
ElectrikeLv. 1
ManectricLv. 1
PlusleLv. 1
MinunLv. 1
MagnezoneLv. 1
ZebstrikaLv. 1
TynamoLv. 1
EelektrikLv. 1
HelioliskLv. 1
Sandy ShocksLv. 1
PikachuLv. 4
MareepLv. 4
MagnemiteLv. 8
ChinchouLv. 8
FlaaffyLv. 9
DratiniLv. 10
XurkitreeLv. 10
NosepassLv. 13
ProbopassLv. 13
BlitzleLv. 15
JoltikLv. 16
GalvantulaLv. 16
ElectabuzzLv. 20
JolteonLv. 20
ElekidLv. 20
ElectivireLv. 20
MeltanLv. 24
MelmetalLv. 24
RegielekiLv. 24
RotomLv. 25
PawmiLv. 27
PawmoLv. 27
AmauraLv. 28
AurorusLv. 28
PawmotLv. 29
ShinxLv. 32
HelioptileLv. 32
PachirisuLv. 33
LuxioLv. 42
LuxrayLv. 48
Learn by TM / HM
Rattata
Raticate
Clefairy
Clefable
Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff
Meowth
Persian
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Gengar
Drowzee
Hypno
Voltorb
Electrode
Chansey
Staryu
Starmie
Mr Mime
Gyarados
Porygon
Mewtwo
Mew
Pichu
Cleffa
Igglybuff
Togepi
Togetic
Natu
Xatu
Aipom
Espeon
Umbreon
Murkrow
Slowking
Misdreavus
Girafarig
Forretress
Dunsparce
Snubbull
Granbull
Qwilfish
Remoraid
Octillery
Porygon2
Stantler
Miltank
Blissey
Raikou
Tyranitar
Lugia
Ho Oh
Celebi
Zigzagoon
Linoone
Ralts
Kirlia
Gardevoir
Vigoroth
Slaking
Skitty
Delcatty
Sableye
Aggron
Volbeat
Illumise
Gulpin
Swalot
Spoink
Grumpig
Zangoose
Castform
Kecleon
Shuppet
Banette
Chimecho
Absol
Regirock
Regice
Registeel
Latias
Latios
Kyogre
Groudon
Rayquaza
Jirachi
Deoxys
Bidoof
Bibarel
Ambipom
Drifloon
Drifblim
Buneary
Lopunny
Mismagius
Honchkrow
Chingling
Mime Jr
Happiny
Togekiss
Porygon Z
Gallade
Froslass
Uxie
Mesprit
Azelf
Dialga
Palkia
Regigigas
Giratina
Cresselia
Darkrai
Arceus
Victini
Watchog
Lillipup
Herdier
Stoutland
Purrloin
Liepard
Munna
Musharna
Woobat
Swoobat
Audino
Sigilyph
Minccino
Cinccino
Gothita
Gothorita
Gothitelle
Solosis
Duosion
Reuniclus
Deerling
Sawsbuck
Emolga
Ferroseed
Ferrothorn
Klink
Klang
Klinklang
Eelektross
Elgyem
Beheeyem
Stunfisk
Pawniard
Bisharp
Durant
Deino
Zweilous
Hydreigon
Cobalion
Thundurus
Zekrom
Meloetta
Genesect
Furfrou
Espurr
Meowstic
Dedenne
Klefki
Xerneas
Hoopa
Grubbin
Charjabug
Vikavolt
Morelull
Shiinotic
Salandit
Salazzle
Type Null
Silvally
Togedemaru
Mimikyu
Drampa
Tapu Koko
Solgaleo
Lunala
Nihilego
Necrozma
Magearna
Zeraora
Wooloo
Dubwool
Yamper
Boltund
Toxtricity
Hatenna
Hattrem
Hatterene
Impidimp
Morgrem
Grimmsnarl
Obstagoon
Mr Rime
Pincurchin
Morpeko
Dracozolt
Arctozolt
Duraludon
Dreepy
Drakloak
Dragapult
Wyrdeer
Tandemaus
Maushold
Tadbulb
Bellibolt
Wattrel
Kilowattrel
Tinkatink
Tinkatuff
Tinkaton
Farigiraf
Kingambit
Scream Tail
Flutter Mane
Iron Thorns
Gholdengo
Iron Valiant
Miraidon
Archaludon
Raging Bolt