Thunder (move)

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Thunder
かみなり Lightning
Thunder IX.png
Thunder IX 2.png
Type  Electric
Category  Special
PP  10 (max. 16)
Power  110
Accuracy  70%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
  • Does not make contact
  • Affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  2 ♥♥
Startles all Pokémon that have done their appeals.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  1
Jamming  0  
Works better the more the crowd is excited.

Thunder (Japanese: かみなり Lightning) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

Effect

Generation I

Thunder deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. Thunder cannot paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

Generation II to V

Thunder now has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. Thunder can now paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

When used during rain, Thunder bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Dive. When used during harsh sunlight, its accuracy is reduced to 50%.

Thunder can hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly, Bounce, and Sky Drop.

Thunder can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Charge, Lock-On, or Rain Dance was used in the previous turn.

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only, due to a glitch, when used in rain it has a 30% chance to hit a target that has used Protect or Detect.

Generation VI onwards

Thunder's power was reduced from 120 to 110. It can no longer paralyze Electric-type Pokémon once again, due to them now being immune to paralysis.

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

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Category  Special
PP  5
Agile Strong
Power  100  80  120
Accuracy  75%  75%  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

Description

Games Description
Stad The strongest of all Electric-type attacks. Has a one-in-ten chance of paralyzing the target.
Stad2 Strongest of all Electric-type attacks. Has a one-in-ten chance shot at paralyzing the target.
GSC An attack that may cause paralysis.
RSE A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.*
Strikes the foe with thunderbolt. It may paralyze.*
FRLG A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Colo.XD A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.*
Strikes the target with a thunderbolt. It may paralyze.*
DPPtHGSSPBR A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
BWB2W2 A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 43RGB
41Y
41 41 45 50 50XY
58ORAS
58 30 44 44 47 44
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1 47 1
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy 1 1
0081 Magnemite ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 44 43
0082 Magneton ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 56 43
0100 Voltorb
Voltorb
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 37
0101 Electrode
Electrode
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 37
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 54 58 58 58 62BW
55B2W2
55 55 50 58 58 43 58
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 54RGB
52Y
52 52 71 71BW
45B2W2
45 45 31 50 50 50
0145 Zapdos ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 51 73 85 78 78 78 78 64 55 55 55
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 47
0179 Mareep ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 37 37 46 55BW
46B2W2
46 46 46 46
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 45 45 53 65BW
56B2W2
56 56 56 56
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 57 57 68 79BW
62B2W2
62 62 62 62
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 49 49 46 56BW
43B2W2
43 43 48 48 43 48
0243 Raikou ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 71 71 71DP
85PtHGSS
85 85 85 72 72 72
0309 Electrike ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 36 49 52 52XY
49ORAS
49 44 44
0310 Manectric ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 45 61 66 66XY
54ORAS
54 54 54
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 37 38 42 42XY
43ORAS
43 43 43
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 37 38 42 42XY
43ORAS
43 43 43
0403 Shinx ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 47
0404 Luxio ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 47
0405 Luxray ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 47
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 49 47 49
0462 Magnezone ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 43
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 58 62BW
55B2W2
55 55 58 58 43 58
0479 Rotom
Rotom
All forms
ElectricIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 43
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms
ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 67 67 61 65 47 65
0644 Zekrom DragonIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 78 78 78 64 64
0694 Helioptile ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 44
0695 Heliolisk ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 1 1 1
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy 45 45 60 60
1008 Miraidon ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 84
1021 Raging Bolt ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 91
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/TR

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
TM25
0019 Rattata NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0020 Raticate NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0030 Nidorina PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0033 Nidorino PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
SteelIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0074 Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem
Golem
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0081 Magnemite ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0082 Magneton ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0088 Grimer PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0088 Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form
PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0089 Muk PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0089 Muk
Muk
Alolan Form
PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0092 Gastly GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0093 Haunter GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0094 Gengar GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0100 Voltorb ElectricIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0100 Voltorb
Voltorb
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0101 Electrode ElectricIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0101 Electrode
Electrode
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0105 Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0109 Koffing PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0110 Weezing PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0110 Weezing
Weezing
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0111 Rhyhorn GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0112 Rhydon GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0120 Staryu WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0121 Starmie WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0122 Mr. Mime PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0122 Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form
IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0128 Tauros NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0130 Gyarados WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 2 Dragon
0131 Lapras WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0137 Porygon NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0145 Zapdos ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0147 Dratini DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0148 Dragonair DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0170 Chinchou WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0171 Lanturn WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0179 Mareep ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0200 Misdreavus GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0203 Girafarig NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0206 Dunsparce NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0233 Porygon2 NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0234 Stantler NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0243 Raikou ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0249 Lugia PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0250 Ho-Oh FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0263 Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0264 Linoone
Linoone
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0309 Electrike ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0310 Manectric ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0313 Volbeat BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0351 Castform NormalIC Big.png Fairy Amorphous
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0353 Shuppet GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0354 Banette GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0359 Absol DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0377 Regirock RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0378 Regice IceIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0379 Registeel SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0381 Latios DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0382 Kyogre WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0383 Groudon GroundIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0399 Bidoof NormalIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0403 Shinx ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0404 Luxio ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0405 Luxray ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0408 Cranidos RockIC Big.png Monster Monster
0409 Rampardos RockIC Big.png Monster Monster
0410 Shieldon RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0411 Bastiodon RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0424 Ambipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0425 Drifloon GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0426 Drifblim GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0429 Mismagius GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0431 Glameow NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0432 Purugly NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0439 Mime Jr. PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0462 Magnezone ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0463 Lickilicky NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0464 Rhyperior GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0474 Porygon-Z NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0476 Probopass RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0478 Froslass IceIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Fairy Mineral
0479 Rotom
Rotom
All available forms
ElectricIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0480 Uxie PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0481 Mesprit PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0482 Azelf PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0483 Dialga
Dialga
All available forms
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0486 Regigigas NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0487 Giratina
Giratina
All available forms
GhostIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0488 Cresselia PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0491 Darkrai DarkIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0493 Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0494 Victini PsychicIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0505 Watchog NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0508 Stoutland NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0522 Blitzle ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0523 Zebstrika ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0531 Audino NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0573 Cinccino NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0577 Solosis PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0578 Duosion PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0579 Reuniclus PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0587 Emolga ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Field
0595 Joltik BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0596 Galvantula BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0598 Ferrothorn GrassIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Grass Mineral
0601 Klinklang SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0603 Eelektrik ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0604 Eelektross ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0618 Stunfisk GroundIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms
ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0644 Zekrom DragonIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0648 Meloetta NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0649 Genesect
Genesect
All forms
BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0683 Aromatisse FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0685 Slurpuff FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0691 Dragalge PoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0694 Helioptile ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0695 Heliolisk ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0699 Aurorus RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0705 Sliggoo DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0705 Sliggoo
Sliggoo
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0706 Goodra DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0706 Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0716 Xerneas FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0737 Charjabug BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0738 Vikavolt BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0765 Oranguru NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0777 Togedemaru ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0778 Mimikyu GhostIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0780 Drampa NormalIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0785 Tapu Koko ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0786 Tapu Lele PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0791 Solgaleo PsychicIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0792 Lunala PsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0793 Nihilego RockIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0796 Xurkitree ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0807 Zeraora ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered USUM
0809 Melmetal SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0835 Yamper ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0836 Boltund ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0849 Toxtricity
Toxtricity
All forms
ElectricIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0862 Obstagoon DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0863 Perrserker SteelIC Big.png Field Field
0866 Mr. Rime IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0871 Pincurchin ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Amorphous
0877 Morpeko ElectricIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0880 Dracozolt ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0881 Arctozolt ElectricIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0884 Duraludon SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Mineral Dragon
0886 Drakloak DragonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Dragon
0887 Dragapult DragonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Dragon
0894 Regieleki ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0899 Wyrdeer NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0921 Pawmi ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0922 Pawmo ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0923 Pawmot ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0938 Tadbulb ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0939 Bellibolt ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0940 Wattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0941 Kilowattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0979 Annihilape FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field Field
0981 Farigiraf NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0982 Dudunsparce
Dudunsparce
All forms
NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0985 Scream Tail FairyIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0987 Flutter Mane GhostIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0989 Sandy Shocks ElectricIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0990 Iron Treads GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0992 Iron Hands FightingIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0995 Iron Thorns RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1000 Gholdengo SteelIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1008 Miraidon ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1018 Archaludon SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Mineral Dragon
1021 Raging Bolt ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1024 Terapagos NormalIC Big.png 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.


Special move

Generation IX

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0148 Dragonair DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon Wild Tera Pokémon - West Province (Area One)SV
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 inflicts damage and may leave the target paralyzed. The move can hit a Pokémon in middle of Fly, Bounce or Sky Drop, and its accuracy is affected by weather. When used by a Gigantic Pokémon in Gates to Infinity, Thunder has a base PP of 20 and a base accuracy of 90%.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 24 - 9 - 73% - Front Enemy No
MDTD 24 - 7 - 73% - Front Enemy No
MDS 45 - 7 - 73% - Front Enemy No
BSL 45 - 7 - 73% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI 40 99 13 50 75% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD 37 99 13 30 75% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★★★
Power: 51
Accuracy: 70%
Effect: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
Users: Ampharos   Luxray
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Super Smash Bros. series

Pikachu uses Thunder as its down special move. It summons a thunderbolt from the sky to attack opponents on the ground. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Thunder now summons a cloud that fires the thunderbolt, making the attack's range shorter. Additionally, the thunderbolt now acts a Meteor Smash.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pichu also uses Thunder as its down special move. It functions similarly to Pikachu's Thunder, although it strikes multiple times. If the thunderbolt hits Pichu, it will take damage.

Pokémon GO

GO Electric.png Thunder
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 100
Energy cost 100
Duration 2.4 seconds
Damage window 1.2 - 2.2 seconds
Thunder GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 100
Energy cost 60
Secondary effect ?
Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
StarmieElectabuzzJolteonZapdosMewLanturnAmpharosRaikouLinooneAggronManectricCastformKecleonBanetteAbsolLatiasKyogrePachirisuPuruglyElectivireRotomRotom (Heat Rotom)Rotom (Wash Rotom)Rotom (Frost Rotom)Rotom (Fan Rotom)Rotom (Mow Rotom)UxieDialgaRegigigasSolosisDuosionReuniclusFerrothornThundurus (Incarnate Forme)Thundurus (Therian Forme)XerneasTapu KokoXurkitreeRegieleki
By Elite Charged TM
PikachuRaichuRegice
By GO Snapshot
Smeargle
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 65 → 100
  • February 16, 2017
    • Duration: 4.3 → 2.4 seconds
    • Damage window: 2.55 - 4.1 → 1.2 - 2.2 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

ElectricIC RR.png Thunder
★★★★★
Attack power 78.87392
Charge time 0.94 seconds
Range type Circular (ranged)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect May paralyze the foe
Thunder Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move Gauge MP Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Effect Tag Description Playable Users
Thunder Special 3 124 148 70% An opponent Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed. Professor Oak & Mew (Post-sync move)
Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom (Direct link)
Archie & Kyogre
Volkner (New Year's 2022) & Electivire
Scottie/Bettie & Strike Pichu/Pikachu/Raichu Egg
1 124 148 70% An opponent All the following sync pairs have chances to use this move when they use Metronome:

Burgh (Spring 2021) & Togepi
Elesa (Palentine's 2023) & Togetic

2 161 192 70%* An opponent Ash & Pikachu
Sync move
Thunder of Newfound Passion Special 250 300 —% An opponent No additional effect. Scottie/Bettie & Pikachu

Note:

  • Thunder: Description prior to Version 2.10.0*: Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed.

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Thunder is Pikachu's first move obtained at level 4 by upgrading Thunder Shock into it instead of Electro Ball. The user drops wicked thunderbolts at a designated area, damaging enemies in the radius. At level 11 or higher, the move strikes 7 times.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis. Its accuracy is affected by the weather. It even hits a Pokémon that is flying or bouncing.
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. The move's accuracy is affected by the weather. It can hit a Pokémon that is Flying or Bouncing.
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 てんきによって めいちゅうりつが へんかする そらをとぶじょうたいと とびはねじょうたいの てきにも あたる
Conq. Strike the target with an enormous lightning bolt. It may also cause paralysis.
MDGtI It damages an enemy. It can hit an enemy in the air using a move such as Fly. It could also cause the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves.
It damages enemies. It can hit enemies in the air using a move such as Fly. It could also cause the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, their Travel Speed goes down and they can't attack or use moves.*
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Call down lightning to strike opponents.*
SMD It can hit an enemy in the air using a move such as Fly. It could also cause paralysis. During rain or heavy rain, it never misses. But in sunny weather, or in harsh sunlight, it's hard to land this move!


In the anime

Main series


Pokémon Origins


Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer


Pokémon: Twilight Wings


In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Pokémon Adventures


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Pokémon Zensho


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 打雷 Dálèuih *
Lèuih *
電力 Dihnlihk *
神鳴 Sàhnmìhng *
Mandarin 打雷 Dǎléi *
落雷 Luòléi *
Croatia Flag.png Croatian Udar Groma
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Hromový útok
Blesk (Diamond and Pearl Series)
Denmark Flag.png Danish Torden
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Donder
Finland Flag.png Finnish Ukkonen*
Salama*
France Flag.png French Fatal-Foudre
Germany Flag.png German Donner
Greece Flag.png Greek Κεραυνός
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Villám / Villámcsapás
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Halilintar
Italy Flag.png Italian Tuono
South Korea Flag.png Korean 번개 Beon-gae
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Torden
Poland Flag.png Polish Grzmot
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Trovão (games, anime, Secret Wonders, Noble Victories-present, Adventures, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Trovoada de Choques* (HeartGold & SoulSilver-Call of Legends)
Choque do Trovão* (Base set, EToP)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Trovão
Romania Flag.png Romanian Trăznetul
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Grom
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Atactrueno*
Trueno
Spain Flag.png Spain Trueno
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Åsksmäll
Åska
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟ้าผ่า
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Gök Gürültüsü
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Sấm Sét


Variations of the move Blizzard
SpecialIC HOME.png BlizzardThunderHurricane
Formerly a variation
PhysicalIC HOME.png Gunk Shot
SpecialIC HOME.png Focus Blast


Generation I TMs
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Generation I HMs
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Generation II TMs
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Generation II HMs
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Generation III TMs
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Generation III HMs
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Generation IV TMs
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4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
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Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation V TMs
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Generation V HMs
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Generation VI TMs
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798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) • 9596979899100
Generation VI HMs
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Generation VII TMs
SMUSUM
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PE
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Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
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BDSP
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Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
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Generation IX TMs
SV
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Added in SV 2.0.1
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Added in SV 3.0.0
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