electric
Thunder
| Category | special |
|---|---|
| Power | 110 |
| Accuracy | 70% |
| PP | 10 (max 16) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Machines
| Red / Blue Yellow | TM25  |
|---|---|
| Gold / Silver Crystal | TM25 |
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald Fire Red / Leaf Green | TM25 |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | TM25 |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | TM25 |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | TM25 |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM25 |
| Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | TM38 |
| Sword / Shield | TR09 |
| Legends: Arceus | TM166 |
Descriptions
| Gold / Silver Crystal | An attack that may cause paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sword / Shield | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Thunder doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 30% 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.
Version Changes
Prior to Generation II, Thunder does not hit pokémon under the effects of fly.
Prior to Generation VI, Thunder has 120 Power.
Contests
Thunder has the Cool contest type.
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 2 |
Startles all Pokémon that have done their appeals.
Combo: If Lock On, Rain Dance or Charge is used before Thunder, the user gains 4 appeal points instead of 2.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.