Thunder Wave is an Electric-type status move with no power and 90% accuracy. It paralyzes the target, reducing their speed significantly and giving them a 25% chance to be unable to move each turn. Thunder Wave is widely used in competitive play due to its utility in crippling fast opponents and disrupting their strategies. Despite its lack of direct damage, it can turn the tide of a battle by slowing down swift enemies, allowing slower allies to outspeed and gain the advantage. Thunder Wave cannot paralyze Electric-type Pokémon, Pokémon with the Ability Limber, or Pokémon behind a Substitute.