Thunder Punch
Electric
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 10% chance to
paralyze
the target.
the target.Detailed Effect
Thunder Punch (formatted as ThunderPunch in Gen 1-5) deals damage and has a 10% chance of
paralyzing
the target.
In Generation 2-5,
Electric
-type Pokémon could also be paralyzed.
In Thunder Punch's PP was reduced from 15 to 10 and its chance of paralyzing the target increased from 10% to 30%.
Pokémon are immune to paralysis if:
instead of
Physical
the target.In Generation 2-5,
Electric
-type Pokémon could also be paralyzed. In Thunder Punch's PP was reduced from 15 to 10 and its chance of paralyzing
the target increased from 10% to 30%.Pokémon are immune to paralysis
if:
- they are an
- have the ability Limber
- are behind a Substitute
instead of
Physical
Description
C
GS
An electric punch. It may paralyze.
E
RS
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
FRLG
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
DP
HGSS
PL
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
B2W2
BW
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Paralysis
Paralyzes the target.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Punch-based
This move has 1.2x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
|---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Contest Effect
Effect | Gives a high number of appeal points wth no other effects. |
|---|---|
Description | A highly appealing move. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |