Thunder (Pokémon Move)
Thunder Effect
Effect
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 0% 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.
Thunder Move Data
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Power Points (PP) | 10 |
| Base Power | 110 |
| Accuracy | 70 |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Ailment | Paralysis |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Machine/Record
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| Emerald | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| Diamond Pearl | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| Platinum | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| Black White | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 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 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sun Moon | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 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. |
Pokémon that Learn Thunder by Leveling Up
Pokémon that Learn Thunder by Machine
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |