Thunder Wave

Gen.
1
Power
???
Accuracy
90%
PP
20
Priority
0
Category
Statuscategory img

Effect Summary

Paralyzes status condition img the target.

Detailed Effect

Thunder Wave paralyzes status condition img the target.
Pokémon are immune to paralysis status condition img if:
  • In Gen 1-5 Thunder Wave has 100% accuracy stat img .
  • In Gen 5 this move was able to paralyze status condition img type icon Electric -type Pokémon.

Description

GS
C
A move that may cause paralysis.
RS
E
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.
COL
B2W2
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
ParalysisParalyzes the target.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
ReflectableThis move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Thunder Wave
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でんじは (Denjiha)
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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)

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Machine

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TM73
TM73
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TM73
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TM73
TM16
TM14
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Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionCool
ColorRed
FlavorSpicy

Contest Effect

EffectAttempts to jam all Pokémon that have appealed this turn for half their appeal points (minimum 1).
DescriptionBadly startles all Pokémon that made good appeals.
Jam🖤
Appeal❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionPrevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Appeal❤️❤️