Thunder Wave
Electric-type status move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Flavor

StatusA weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
Machines
Learners
![]() Mareep #25 | ![]() | 4 |
![]() Pikachu #25 | ![]() | 10 |
![]() Flaaffy #26 | ![]() | Start, 4 |
![]() Ampharos #27 | ![]() | Start, 4 |
![]() Magnemite #48 | ![]() ![]() | 15 |
![]() Magneton #49 | ![]() ![]() | 15 |
![]() Magnezone #50 | ![]() ![]() | 15 |
![]() Elekid #56 | ![]() | 19 |
![]() Electabuzz #57 | ![]() | 19 |
![]() Electivire #58 | ![]() | 19 |
![]() Jolteon #93 | ![]() | 33 |
![]() Zapdos #145 | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
![]() Blitzle #147 | ![]() | 15 |
![]() Dratini #147 | ![]() | 5 |
![]() Dragonair #148 | ![]() | Start, 5 |
![]() Zebstrika #148 | ![]() | Start, 15 |
![]() Dragonite #149 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 5 |
![]() Nosepass #164 | ![]() | 15 |
![]() Probopass #165 | ![]() ![]() | 15 |
![]() Chinchou #170 | ![]() ![]() | 6 |
![]() Lanturn #171 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 6 |
![]() Pichu #172 | ![]() | 10 |
![]() Joltik #173 | ![]() ![]() | 4 |
![]() Galvantula #174 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 4 |
![]() Tynamo #177 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Eelektrik #178 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Electrike #309 | ![]() | 4 |
![]() Manectric #310 | ![]() | Start, 4 |
![]() Plusle #311 | ![]() | 3 |
![]() Minun #312 | ![]() | 3 |
![]() Pachirisu #417 | ![]() | 33 |
![]() Rotom #479 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Rotom Fan #479 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Rotom Frost #479 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Rotom Heat #479 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Rotom Mow #479 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Rotom Wash #479 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
Learners
![]() Victini #0 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Watchog #11 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Purrloin #12 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Liepard #13 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lillipup #22 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Herdier #23 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Stoutland #24 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mareep #25 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pikachu #25 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Flaaffy #26 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Raichu #26 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ampharos #27 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dunsparce #35 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Audino #36 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Magnemite #48 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Magneton #49 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Magnezone #50 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Elekid #56 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Electabuzz #57 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Electivire #58 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rattata #59 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Raticate #60 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Abra #63 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kadabra #64 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alakazam #65 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Woobat #66 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Swoobat #67 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Skitty #78 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Delcatty #79 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowpoke #79 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Buneary #80 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowbro #80 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lopunny #81 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Munna #86 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Musharna #87 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cleffa #88 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Clefairy #89 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Clefable #90 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Jolteon #93 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Voltorb #100 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Electrode #101 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Minccino #107 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cinccino #108 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chansey #113 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sigilyph #120 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mr. Mime #122 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados #130 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Klink #130 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Klang #131 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Klinklang #132 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothita #136 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothorita #137 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Porygon #137 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothitelle #138 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Solosis #139 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Duosion #140 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Reuniclus #141 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Emolga #144 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |

StatusThunder Wave
Electric-type move
Introduced
Generation I
Power
-
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Machine
TM73
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Strike | ![]() | Physical | - | 130 | 85 | 5 | 1 | The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Charge | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 31 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | 147 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Discharge | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 47 | A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis. |
| Electro Ball | ![]() | Special | - | - | 100 | 10 | 27 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage. |
| Electroweb | ![]() | Special | - | 55 | 95 | 15 | 41 | The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Fusion Bolt | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 100 | 5 | 2 | The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame. |
| Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 69 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | - | 20 | 18 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| Spark | ![]() | Physical | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 25 | The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | 172 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Thunder Fang | ![]() | Physical | - | 65 | 95 | 15 | 32 | The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 75 | 100 | 15 | 158 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Shock | ![]() | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 28 | A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 193 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Volt Switch | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | 50 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |
| Volt Tackle | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 1 | The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | 76 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little. | |
| Zap Cannon | ![]() | Special | - | 120 | 50 | 5 | 19 | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
































































































































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