Thunder Wave

Electric

Summary

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.

Effect

Paralyzes the target.

Short Effect: Paralyzes the target.

Paralyzes the target.

Game Descriptions

A move that may cause paralysis.

A move that may cause paralysis.

A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.

A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Move Details

  • Power
  • Accuracy 90%
  • PP 20
  • Priority 0
  • Damage Class Status
  • Generation Generation I
  • Category Ailment