Thunder Punch in Pokémon Black & White
Electric-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.
Move text
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
 Hitmonchan #107 |  | 36 |
 Electabuzz #125 |  | 38 |
 Dragonite #149 |   | Start |
 Ampharos #181 | | 30 |
 Elekid #239 | | 36 |
 Medicham #308 |  | Start |
 Dusclops #356 |  | Start |
 Electivire #466 | | 38 |
 Magmortar #467 |  | Start |
 Dusknoir #477 | | Start |
 Regigigas #486 |  | Start |
Learners
 Victini #0 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Charmander #4 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Charmeleon #5 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Pignite #5 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Charizard #6 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Emboar #6 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Watchog #11 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Pikachu #25 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Raichu #26 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Nidoqueen #31 |   | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Nidoking #34 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Clefairy #35 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Clefable #36 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Audino #37 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Timburr #38 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Gurdurr #39 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Jigglypuff #39 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Conkeldurr #40 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Wigglytuff #40 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Throh #44 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Sawk #45 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Mankey #56 | | Historical Dream World: Rugged Mountain |
Mankey #56 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Primeape #57 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Abra #63 | | Egg |
 Kadabra #64 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Alakazam #65 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Scraggy #65 |  | Egg |
 Machop #66 | | Egg |
 Scrafty #66 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Machoke #67 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Machamp #68 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Geodude #74 |  | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Graveler #75 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Golem #76 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Reuniclus #85 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Grimer #88 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Muk #89 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Gastly #92 | | Egg |
 Haunter #93 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Gengar #94 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Drowzee #96 | | Egg |
 Hypno #97 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Cubone #104 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Marowak #105 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Lickitung #108 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Eelektross #110 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Rhydon #112 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Chansey #113 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Kangaskhan #115 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Mr. Mime #122 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Magmar #126 | | Prior evolution: egg |
 Druddigon #127 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Golett #128 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Golurk #129 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Heatmor #137 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Snorlax #143 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Thundurus Incarnate #148 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
 Mewtwo #150 | | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
 Zekrom #150 | | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Strike The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis. | |  | - | 130 | 85 | 5 | 2 |
| Charge The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | |  | - | - | - | 20 | 32 |
| Charge Beam The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | |  | 50 | 90 | 10 | 146 | |
| Discharge A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis. | | | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 47 |
| Electro Ball The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage. | | | - | - | 100 | 10 | 29 |
| Electroweb The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. | | | - | 55 | 95 | 15 | 41 |
| Fusion Bolt The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame. | | | - | 100 | 100 | 5 | 2 |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. | | | - | - | - | 10 | 69 |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. | | | - | 60 | - | 20 | 183 |
| Spark The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | | | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 27 |
| Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | | | 120 | 70 | 10 | 171 | |
| Thunder Fang The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. | | | - | 65 | 95 | 15 | 40 |
| Thunder Shock A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | | | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 27 |
| Thunder Wave A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. | | | - | 100 | 20 | 197 | |
| Thunderbolt A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | | | 95 | 100 | 15 | 192 | |
| Volt Switch After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | 49 | |
| Volt Tackle The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis. | | | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 3 |
| Wild Charge The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little. | | | 90 | 100 | 15 | 75 | |
| Zap Cannon The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. | | | - | 120 | 50 | 5 | 21 |
