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
Learn by TM / HM
Thunder Wave Questions & Answers
- What type is Thunder Wave?
- Thunder Wave is a Electric-type status move.
- What does Thunder Wave do?
- Paralyzes the target.
- How many Pokémon can learn Thunder Wave?
- 274 Pokémon can learn Thunder Wave.
- What Pokémon can learn Thunder Wave?
- Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, Raichu, and Clefairy, and 269 more Pokémon can learn Thunder Wave — the full list is above.