Thunder Punch (move)

Thunder Punch かみなりパンチ Thunder Punch

Battles Type  Electric Category  Physical PP  15 (max. 24) Power  75 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I TM41 in Generation II Move Tutor in Pokémon Emerald Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum Move Tutor in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Move Tutor in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon TM23 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! TM05 in Pokémon Sword and Shield Move Tutor in Pokémon Legends: Arceus TM068 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jam  0   A highly appealing move.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Quite an appealing move.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Thunder Punch (Japanese: かみなりパンチ Thunder Punch), formatted as ThunderPunch prior to Pokémon X and Y, is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

• TM41 in Generation II.
• TM23 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
• TM05 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
• TM068 in Generation IX.

It can be thought of as a counterpart to Ice Punch and Fire Punch, having similar names and effects.

Effect

Generation I

ThunderPunch does damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the opponent. ThunderPunch cannot paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

Generation II to V

ThunderPunch can now paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

ThunderPunch can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing Fire Punch and Ice Punch to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Charge, Fire Punch, or Ice Punch was used in the previous turn.

Generation VI onwards

Thunder Punch can no longer paralyze Electric-type Pokémon once again, due to them now being immune to paralysis.

Thunder Punch can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if Charge was used in the prior turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Thunder Punch's PP was reduced from 15 to 10 and its chance of paralyzing the opponent was increased from 10% to 30%.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Physical PP  10 Agile Strong Power  75  60  90 Accuracy  100%  100%  100% Action speed modifier Self  0  0  +5 Target  0  +3  0 Additional effect Chance  30%  30%  50% Turns  3  2  4    ?  ? Inflicts paralysis on the target

Description

Games Description Stad A special Electric-type attack. Has a one-in-ten chance of paralyzing the target. Stad2 A special Electric-type attack. Has a one-in-ten shot at paralyzing the target. GSC An electric punch. It may paralyze. RSE An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. FRLG The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed. ColoXD An electrified punch that may paralyze the target. DPPtHGSSPBR The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. BWB2W2 The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. SV The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII			IX
												SMUSUM	PE	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV
0026		Raichu		Field	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	1, Evo.	1, Evo.	1, Evo.	−	Evo.
0074		Geodude Alolan Form		Mineral		Mineral							22	27				22
0075		Graveler Alolan Form		Mineral		Mineral							22	31				22
0076		Golem Alolan Form		Mineral		Mineral							22	31				22
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	43	26	26	31	36	36	36	30	24	24		24
0125		Electabuzz		Human-Like		Human-Like	42	1, 9	1, 9	28	38BW 29B2W2	29	29	33	28	28	25	28
0149		Dragonite		Water 1	Dragon	−	−	−	1	1	1	1	1	1	1		1
0181		Ampharos		Monster	Field		30	30	30	30	30	1, Evo.			1, Evo.		Evo.
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		9	9	28	36BW 29B2W2	29	29		28	28	25	28
0308		Medicham		Human-Like		Human-Like			1	1	1	1	1			1		1
0356		Dusclops		Amorphous		Amorphous			−	1	1	1	1		1	1	−	1
0466		Electivire		Human-Like		Human-Like				28	38BW 29B2W2	29	29		28	28	25	28
0467		Magmortar		Human-Like		Human-Like				1	1	1	1		−	−	−	−
0477		Dusknoir		Amorphous		Amorphous				1	1	1	1		1	1	−	1
0486		Regigigas		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				1	1	1	1		−	−	−	−
0794		Buzzwole		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							1		−
0796		Xurkitree		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							23		40
0802		Marshadow		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							1		1
0807		Zeraora		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							29USUM		1
0809		Melmetal		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								1, Evo.	1, Evo.
0992		Iron Hands		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered												21
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.

By TM/Move Tutor

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
						TM41	E Tutor	PtHGSS Tutor	B2W2 Tutor	ORAS Tutor	USUM Tutor	PE TM23	SwSh TM05	LA Tutor	SV TM068
0004		Charmander		Monster	Dragon	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0005		Charmeleon		Monster	Dragon	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0006		Charizard		Monster	Dragon	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0026		Raichu		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0026		Raichu Alolan Form		Field	Fairy						✔	✔	✔		✔
0031		Nidoqueen		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0034		Nidoking		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0035		Clefairy		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0036		Clefable		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0039		Jigglypuff		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0040		Wigglytuff		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0056		Mankey		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0057		Primeape		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0063		Abra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0064		Kadabra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0065		Alakazam		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0066		Machop		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0067		Machoke		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0068		Machamp		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0074		Geodude		Mineral		Mineral	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0074		Geodude Alolan Form		Mineral		Mineral						✔	✔			✔
0075		Graveler		Mineral		Mineral	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0075		Graveler Alolan Form		Mineral		Mineral						✔	✔			✔
0076		Golem		Mineral		Mineral	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0076		Golem Alolan Form		Mineral		Mineral						✔	✔			✔
0088		Grimer		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0088		Grimer Alolan Form		Amorphous		Amorphous						✔	✔			✔
0089		Muk		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0089		Muk Alolan Form		Amorphous		Amorphous						✔	✔			✔
0092		Gastly		Amorphous		Amorphous	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0093		Haunter		Amorphous		Amorphous	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0094		Gengar		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0097		Hypno		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0104		Cubone		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0105		Marowak		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0105		Marowak Alolan Form		Monster		Monster						✔	✔	✔
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0108		Lickitung		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0112		Rhydon		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0113		Chansey		Fairy		Fairy	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0122		Mr. Mime		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0125		Electabuzz		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0126		Magmar		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0143		Snorlax		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0149		Dragonite		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0150		Mewtwo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0157		Typhlosion		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0157		Typhlosion Hisuian Form		Field		Field									✔	✔
0161		Sentret		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0162		Furret		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0166		Ledian		Bug		Bug	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0172		Pichu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	−	−	−	−	✔	✔		✔		✔
0180		Flaaffy		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0181		Ampharos		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0185		Sudowoodo		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0190		Aipom		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0199		Slowking		Monster	Water 1	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−		✔
0199		Slowking Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1								−		✔
0209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0210		Granbull		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0216		Teddiursa		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0217		Ursaring		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0240		Magby		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0241		Miltank		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0242		Blissey		Fairy		Fairy	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0248		Tyranitar		Monster		Monster	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0252		Treecko		Monster	Dragon		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0253		Grovyle		Monster	Dragon		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0254		Sceptile		Monster	Dragon		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0256		Combusken		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0257		Blaziken		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0271		Lombre		Water 1	Grass		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0272		Ludicolo		Water 1	Grass		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0280		Ralts		Human-Like	Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0281		Kirlia		Human-Like	Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0282		Gardevoir		Human-Like	Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0286		Breloom		Fairy	Grass		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0287		Slakoth		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0288		Vigoroth		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0289		Slaking		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0293		Whismur		Monster	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0294		Loudred		Monster	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0295		Exploud		Monster	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0296		Makuhita		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0297		Hariyama		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0299		Nosepass		Mineral		Mineral		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0302		Sableye		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0303		Mawile		Field	Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0306		Aggron		Monster		Monster		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
0307		Meditite		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0308		Medicham		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0311		Plusle		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0312		Minun		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0313		Volbeat		Bug	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0314		Illumise		Bug	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0316		Gulpin		Amorphous		Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0317		Swalot		Amorphous		Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0326		Grumpig		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0327		Spinda		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0330		Flygon		Bug	Dragon		−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0331		Cacnea		Grass	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0332		Cacturne		Grass	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0335		Zangoose		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0352		Kecleon		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0356		Dusclops		Amorphous		Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0375		Metang		Mineral		Mineral		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0376		Metagross		Mineral		Mineral		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0377		Regirock		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0378		Regice		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0379		Registeel		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0383		Groudon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0385		Jirachi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0386		Deoxys Normal Forme		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0386		Deoxys Attack Forme		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0386		Deoxys Defense Forme		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0386		Deoxys Speed Forme		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
0390		Chimchar		Field	Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0391		Monferno		Field	Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0392		Infernape		Field	Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0408		Cranidos		Monster		Monster			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0409		Rampardos		Monster		Monster			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0417		Pachirisu		Field	Fairy			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0424		Ambipom		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0427		Buneary		Field	Human-Like			−	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0428		Lopunny		Field	Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0446		Munchlax		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0447		Riolu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0453		Croagunk		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0454		Toxicroak		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0463		Lickilicky		Monster		Monster			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0464		Rhyperior		Monster	Field			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0466		Electivire		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0467		Magmortar		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0475		Gallade		Human-Like	Amorphous			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0476		Probopass		Mineral		Mineral			✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0477		Dusknoir		Amorphous		Amorphous			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0480		Uxie		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0481		Mesprit		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0482		Azelf		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0486		Regigigas		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0494		Victini		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔		✔
0499		Pignite		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔				✔
0500		Emboar		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔				✔
0505		Watchog		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔
0531		Audino		Fairy		Fairy				✔	✔	✔		✔
0532		Timburr		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0533		Gurdurr		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0534		Conkeldurr		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0538		Throh		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔		✔
0539		Sawk		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔		✔
0559		Scraggy		Field	Dragon				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0560		Scrafty		Field	Dragon				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0579		Reuniclus		Amorphous		Amorphous				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0604		Eelektross		Amorphous		Amorphous				✔	✔	✔				✔
0621		Druddigon		Dragon	Monster				✔	✔	✔		✔
0622		Golett		Mineral		Mineral				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0623		Golurk		Mineral		Mineral				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0631		Heatmor		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔		✔
0642		Thundurus All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0644		Zekrom		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0648		Meloetta		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔				✔
0650		Chespin		Field		Field					−	−				✔
0651		Quilladin		Field		Field					✔	✔				✔
0652		Chesnaught		Field		Field					✔	✔				✔
0654		Braixen		Field		Field					✔	✔				✔
0655		Delphox		Field		Field					✔	✔				✔
0660		Diggersby		Field		Field					✔	✔		✔
0674		Pancham		Field	Human-Like					✔	✔		✔
0675		Pangoro		Field	Human-Like					✔	✔		✔
0695		Heliolisk		Monster	Dragon					✔	✔		✔
0701		Hawlucha		Flying	Human-Like					✔	✔		✔		✔
0702		Dedenne		Field	Fairy					✔	✔		✔		✔
0706		Goodra		Dragon		Dragon					✔	✔		✔		✔
0706		Goodra Hisuian Form		Dragon		Dragon									✔	✔
0720		Hoopa All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔		✔		✔
0727		Incineroar		Field		Field						✔		✔		✔
0735		Gumshoos		Field		Field						✔				✔
0739		Crabrawler		Water 3		Water 3						✔				✔
0740		Crabominable		Water 3		Water 3						✔				✔
0745		Lycanroc Midnight Form		Field		Field						✔		✔		✔
0759		Stufful		Field		Field						✔		✔
0760		Bewear		Field		Field						✔		✔
0784		Kommo-o		Dragon		Dragon						✔		✔		✔
0785		Tapu Koko		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔		✔
0794		Buzzwole		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔		✔
0796		Xurkitree		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔		✔
0802		Marshadow		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔		✔
0807		Zeraora		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						✔		✔
0809		Melmetal		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔	✔
0849		Toxtricity All forms		Human-Like		Human-Like								✔		✔
0861		Grimmsnarl		Fairy	Human-Like								✔		✔
0862		Obstagoon		Field		Field								✔
0877		Morpeko		Field	Fairy								✔		✔
0880		Dracozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								✔
0881		Arctozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								✔
0891		Kubfu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								✔		✔
0892		Urshifu Single Strike Style		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								✔		✔
0892		Urshifu Rapid Strike Style		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								✔		✔
0901		Ursaluna		Field		Field									✔	✔
0901		Ursaluna Bloodmoon		Field		Field										✔
0907		Floragato		Field	Grass										✔
0908		Meowscarada		Field	Grass										✔
0922		Pawmo		Field		Field										✔
0923		Pawmot		Field		Field										✔
0934		Garganacl		Mineral		Mineral										✔
0979		Annihilape		Field		Field										✔
0985		Scream Tail		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered										✔
0992		Iron Hands		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered										✔
0995		Iron Thorns		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered										✔
1000		Gholdengo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered										✔
1006		Iron Valiant		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered										✔
1014		Okidogi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered										✔
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.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
										SMUSUM	BDSP	SV
0063		Abra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0066		Machop		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0092		Gastly		Amorphous		Amorphous	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0172		Pichu		Field	Fairy	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0240		Magby		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0307		Meditite		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0390		Chimchar		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0427		Buneary		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0559		Scraggy		Field	Dragon			✔	✔	✔		−
0759		Stufful		Field		Field					✔
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.

Special move

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Pokéwalker - Suburban Area
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Pokéwalker - Amity Meadow
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.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0056		Mankey		Field		Field	Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug	Dream World - Windswept Sky
0240		Magby		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0331		Cacnea		Grass	Human-Like	Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0539		Sawk		Human-Like		Human-Like	Dream World - Dream Park
0622		Golett		Mineral		Mineral	Dream World - Spooky Manor
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.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0390		Chimchar		Field	Human-Like	2009 Birthday Chimchar 2010 Birthday Chimchar
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.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0257		Blaziken		Field		Field	JR Kyushu Train Station BlazikenBW
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 games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Thunder Punch inflicts damage and may leave the target paralyzed.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 6 - 17 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDTDS 6 - 17 - 88% - Front Enemy No BSL 6 - 17 - 88% - Front Enemy No SMD 13 99 16 40 90% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon GO

Thunder Punch
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 45 Energy cost 33 Duration 1.8 seconds Damage window 1.7 - 1.55 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 55 Energy cost 40 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Updates

Gyms & Raids

• February 16, 2017
  • Power: 40 → 45
  • Duration: 2.4 → 1.8 seconds
  • Damage window: 1.95 - 2.2 → 1.7 - 1.55 seconds

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Thunder Punch	Physical	2	—	47	56	100%	An opponent	—	Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed.	Lt. Surge & Raichu Nemona & Pawmot Scottie/Bettie & Elekid/ElectabuzzEgg

• Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of leaving the target paralyzed.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Thunder Punch

★★★★
Attack power	36.00813
Charge time	0.54 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May paralyze the foe

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいのポケモンは わざがだせない MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Electivire Alolan Geodude Charizard Pikachu
The user punches the target with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Electabuzz's fist glows yellow or white and sparks of electricity surround its arm or antennae. It then punches the opponent.
Kaz's Electabuzz	Showdown at Dark City		Debut
Rudy's Electabuzz	Misty Meets Her Match		None
Drake's Electabuzz	Enter the Dragonite		None
The electric company's Electabuzz	Current Events		None
Dr. Namba's Electabuzz	A Promise is a Promise		None
Macy's Electabuzz	Love, Pokémon Style		None
Jump's Electabuzz	Saved by the Beldum		None
Paul's Electabuzz	Riding the Winds of Change!		None
	Elekid's fist glows yellow and sparks of electricity surround it and punches the opponent.
Casey's Elekid	Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid		None
A wild Elekid	Reversing the Charges		None
Paul's Elekid	When Pokémon Worlds Collide!		None
	Ampharos's paw becomes surrounded with yellow electricity and it punches the opponent.
Shigeo's Ampharos	Those Darn Electabuzz!		None
Karsten's Ampharos	Drifloon on the Wind!		None
Ampharos Train crew's Ampharos	Frozen in Their Tracks!		None
Ellie's Ampharos	The Light of Floccesy Ranch!		None
	One or both of Electivire's fists become surrounded by yellow electricity, which may be accompanied by yellow sparks and punches the opponent. On occasion, this will paralyze the opponent.
Gary's Electivire	Home Is Where The Start Is!		None
Paul's Electivire	Casting a Paul on Barry!		None
Viren's Electivire	The Young Flame Strikes Back!		None
Mr. Electric's Electivire	A Young Royal Flame Ignites!		None
Volkner's Electivire	Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!		None
	One of Mr. Mime's hands glows yellow with static electricity as it makes a fist. It then pulls its fist back and punches the opponent.
Clayton's Mr. Mime	Short and To the Punch!		None
	Infernape's fist becomes surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Flint's Infernape	Flint Sparks the Fire!		None
	Electricity surrounds one of Dusknoir's fists before fading. Then, its fist glows yellow, surrounded by sparks of electricity. It then punches the opponent.
Conway's Dusknoir	Working on a Right Move!		None
Farrell's Dusknoir	Breaking Titles at the Chateau!		None
	One or both of Dragonite's fists become surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into balls of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Iris's Dragonite	Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!		None
	Exploud's fist becomes surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
A wild Exploud	Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!		None
	Mega Charizard X's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Alain's Charizard	A Meeting of Two Journeys!		None
	Pikachu's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Jimmy's Spike	Battling at Full Volume!		None
Friede's Captain Pikachu	The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)		None
	Pangoro's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
A wild Pangoro	Rocking Clawmark Hill!		None
	One of Alolan Geodude's fists is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy and punches the opponent.
A wild Geodude	Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!		None
	One of Graveler's fists is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy and punches the opponent.
A wild Graveler	I Choose You!		None
	One of Zeraora's fists becomes surrounded by light blue electricity and punches the opponent with that fist.
Zeraora (M21)	The Power of Us		None
	Alolan Golem punches the opponent with one of its fists.
A Hiker's Golem	Sparking Confusion!		None
	Charizard's fists and body become outlined by yellow electricity and punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Leon's Charizard	Flash of the Titans!		None
	Single Strike Style Urshifu's fists and body become outlined by yellow electricity and then punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Quillon's Urshifu	Chasing to the Finish!		None

• In To Master the Onixpected!, on a videotape watched by Ash and Brock, Bruno told his Hitmonchan to use Thunder Punch, but Misty closed the television before the move's execution could be shown.

In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!

Electabuzz
The user punches the target with an electrified fist.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Electabuzz punches the opponent with an electrified fist.
Kenta's Electabuzz	Cross-Cultural Battle "The Golden-Haired Lady"		Debut

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Electabuzz
The user hits the foe with swift electric punches.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Electabuzz warms up its fists, then it adds electricity on them and repeatedly punches the opponent.
Rudy's Electabuzz	You Bet Your Wife		Debut

Movie adaptations

Zeraora
The user charges its fists with electricity and punches the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Zeraora charges its fists with electricity and punches the opponent.
Zeraora (M21)	ESEZ1		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Alakazam Hitmonchan Electabuzz Electivire
The foe is punched with an electrified fist.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded in electricity and it punches the opponent with great force.
Lt. Surge's Electabuzz	Buzz Off, Electabuzz!		Debut
	One or both of Hitmonchan's fists becomes surrounded by electricity and he punches the opponent with one of them.
Bruno's Hitmonchan	Punching Poliwrath		None
	One of Elekid's fists become surrounded in electricity and it strikes the opponent with it.
Ken's Elekid	Elekid Incorporated		None
	One of Alakazam's fists become surrounded in electricity and it strikes the opponent with it.
Crystal's Alakazam	A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I		None
	Electivire jumps into the air and it falls down onto the opponent. As it falls, it pulls one of its fists back and when it gets above the opponent, it brings the fist forward. When it does, a powerful blast of electricity erupts from its fist.
Volkner's Electivire	Shorting Out Electivire		None

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Electivire
The user punches the foe with an electrified fist.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Electivire punches the ground, sending shattering electric waves.
Mitsumi's Electivire	Hearts and Spirits Collide		Debut

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Elekid
The user punches the target with a fist made of electricity.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Elekid launches a fist of electricity shaped like its own fist from its fist at the opponent.
Gold's Elekid	Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament		Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Elekid
The user punches the foe with a fist filled with electricity.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Elekid punches the foe.
An Unknown Trainer's Elekid	GDZ57		Debut

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Dusknoir
The foe is hit by an electrified punch.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dusknoir hits the opponent with an electrified punch.
A wild Dusknoir	Take Back the Time Gears!		Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Electabuzz
The user punches the target with an electrified fist.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Electabuzz punches the opponent with an electrified fist.
A wild Electabuzz	I Want to Become Popular!!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Melmetal is programmed to be able to learn this move upon evolution in Pokémon Sword and Shield. However, this is impossible to occur due to Meltan being unable to evolve in the core series.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 雷電拳 Lèuihdihn Kyùhn * 雷拳 Lèuih Kyùhn * Mandarin 雷電拳 / 雷电拳 Léidiàn Quán * 雷光拳 Léiguāng Quán * 雷光掌 Léiguāng Zhǎng * 电光掌 Diànguāng Zhǎng * Czech Blesková rána Danish Tordenslag Dutch Donderslag Finnish Ukkoställi (EP042) Ukkoslyönti (EP071) Ukkosnyrkki (EP267, AG) French Poing ÉclairVIII+ Poing-ÉclairV–VII Poing-EclairI–IV German Donnerschlag Greek Κεραυνογροθιά Hebrew אגרוף רעם Egrof Raham Hindi बिजली का मुक्का Bijli Ka Mukka Indonesian Pukulan Halilintar Serangan Kilat Italian Tuonopugno Korean 번개펀치 Beon-gaepeonchi Polish Cios Gromu* Gromocios* Portuguese Brazil Soco Trovoada (games, S16–present, TCG, manga) Soco do Trovão (Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire–S15) Soco Trovão (early anime, The Official Pokémon Handbook) Portugal Soco Trovão (anime) Soco Trovoada (TCG) Romanian Pumnul Electric Serbian Gromovita Pesnica Spanish Latin America Puño Trueno (GO, EP071, EP112) Golpe Trueno (EP103–present) Trueno* (DP188) Impactrueno* (DP028, DP185) Golpe de Trueno (EP042, DP052) Electrogolpe (EP261) Spain Puño TruenoIII+ Puño-TruenoI–II Swedish Åsksmäll Thai หมัดสายฟ้า Turkish Yıldırım Yumruğu Vietnamese Cú Đấm Sấm Sét

Variations of the move Fire Punch
Fire Punch • Ice Punch • Thunder Punch Signal Beam • Relic Song

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