Generation I Move
Thunderbolt
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
- 90Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 15PP
- 0Priority
Thunderbolt Battle Data
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 90
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 15
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 10%
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Cool
Thunderbolt Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target.
“The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Status condition
- Paralysis (10% chance)
Thunderbolt TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM24Red & BlueYellowRuby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
- TM108Sword & Shield
- TM126Scarlet & Violet
Thunderbolt In Other Generations
Thunderbolt's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X & Y | 95 | — | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Thunderbolt
256 Pokémon can learn Thunderbolt.
Learn by Level Up
Learn by TM / HM
