Thunder Wave

Gen.
1
Power
Accuracy
90%
PP
20
Priority
0
Category
StatusDamage Category Icon for Status

Effect Summary

ParalyzesStatus Condition Icon for Paralysis the target.

Detailed Effect

Thunder Wave paralyzesStatus Condition Icon for Paralysis the target.
Pokémon are immune to paralysisStatus Condition Icon for Paralysis if:
  • In Gen 1-5 Thunder Wave has 100% accuracystat img.
  • In Gen 5 this move was able to paralyzeStatus Condition Icon for Paralysis Type Icon for ElectricElectric-type Pokémon.

Description

ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

C
GS

A move that may cause paralysis.

E
RS

A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.

FRLG

A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.

DP
HGSS
PL

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

B2W2
BW

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

Additional Information

Move Target

Move Target Image for Normal
Normal

Affects a selected adjacent target.

Cannot selectCan selectWill select

Effect Type

Paralysis

Paralyzes the target.

Interactions
3

Blocked by Detect and Protect
This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Reflectable
This move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.

Other Languages

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でんじは (Denjiha)
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Donnerwelle
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Tuononda
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Onda Trueno
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전기자석파 (Jeongi Jaseokpa)
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電磁波 / 电磁波 (Diàncíbō / Dihnchìhbō)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

Tutor

Contest Information

Contest

Cool
Red
Spicy Flavor

Contest Effect

Attempts to jam all Pokémon that have appealed this turn for half their appeal points (minimum 1).

Badly startles all Pokémon that made good appeals.

Appeal❤️❤️
Jam🖤

Super Contest

Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.

Appeal❤️❤️