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===Generation IX===
===Generation IX===
Wildbolt Storm's PP and power were changed to 10 and 100, respectively.
Wildbolt Storm's PP and power were changed to 10 and 100, respectively. It now has a 20% chance of paralyzing each target. In a battle with multiple opponents, Wildbolt Storm will target all adjacent opponents.  


In a battle with multiple opponents, Wildbolt Storm will target all adjacent opponents. It has a 20% chance of paralyzing each target.
When used during [[rain]], Wildbolt Storm bypasses [[accuracy]] checks to always hit, unless the target is in the [[semi-invulnerable turn]] of a move such as [[Dig]] or [[Dive]].


==Description==
==Description==

Revision as of 02:03, 3 June 2023

Wildbolt Storm
かみなりあらし Thunderous Storm
Wildbolt Storm IX.png
Wildbolt Storm IX 2.png
Type  Electric
Category  Special
PP  10 (max. 16)
Power  100
Accuracy  80%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
Affects all adjacent foes, but not allies
Availability
Introduced  Generation VIII
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Jam  0  
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Jamming  0  

Wildbolt Storm (Japanese: かみなりあらし Thunderous Storm) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It is the signature move of Thundurus.

Effect

Generation VIII

Wildbolt Storm inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.

Category  Special
PP  5
Agile Strong
Power  95  75  115
Accuracy  80%  80%  90%
Action speed modifier
Self  0  0  +5
Target  0  +3  0
Additional effect
Chance  30%  30%  50%
Turns  3  2  4
   ?  ?
Inflicts the target with paralysis

Generation IX

Wildbolt Storm's PP and power were changed to 10 and 100, respectively. It now has a 20% chance of paralyzing each target. In a battle with multiple opponents, Wildbolt Storm will target all adjacent opponents.

When used during rain, Wildbolt Storm bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Dive.

Description

Games Description
LA The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
SV The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0642 Thundurus ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 52LA 75
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other generations

Core series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 鳴雷風暴 Mìhnglèuih Fūngbouh
Mandarin 鳴雷風暴 / 鸣雷风暴 Míngléi Fēngbào
France Flag.png French Typhon Fulgurant
Germany Flag.png German Donnerorkan
Italy Flag.png Italian Tempesta Tonante
South Korea Flag.png Korean 번개폭풍 Beon-gaepokpung
Spain Flag.png Spanish Electormenta


Variations of the move Springtide Storm
SpecialIC HOME.png Springtide StormBleakwind StormWildbolt StormSandsear Storm


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