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Thunder Wave

Thunder Wave

Electric-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
ElectricStatus

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

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM73

TM73

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Zebstrika

#29

Electric
Start

Galvantula

#102

BugElectric
Start

Tynamo

#108

Electric
Start

Eelektrik

#109

Electric
Start

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Start

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Start

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
Start

Ampharos

#181

Electric
Start

Manectric

#310

Electric
Start

Rotom Fan

#479

ElectricFlying
Start

Rotom Heat

#479

ElectricFire
Start

Rotom Mow

#479

ElectricGrass
Start

Rotom

#479

ElectricGhost
Start

Rotom Frost

#479

ElectricIce
Start

Rotom Wash

#479

ElectricWater
Start

Plusle

#311

Electric
3

Minun

#312

Electric
3

Joltik

#101

BugElectric
4

Galvantula

#102

BugElectric
4

Electrike

#309

Electric
4

Manectric

#310

Electric
4

Dratini

#147

Dragon
5

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
5

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
5

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
6

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
6

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
8

Pikachu

#25

Electric
10

Pichu

#172

Electric
10

Mareep

#179

Electric
14

Flaaffy

#180

Electric
14

Ampharos

#181

Electric
14

Blitzle

#28

Electric
15

Zebstrika

#29

Electric
15

Magnemite

#81

ElectricSteel
17

Magneton

#82

ElectricSteel
17

Magnezone

#462

ElectricSteel
17

Nosepass

#299

Rock
25

Probopass

#476

RockSteel
25

Pachirisu

#417

Electric
33

Jolteon

#135

Electric
57

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.
PokémonTypeMethod

Victini

#0

PsychicFire
TM/HM

Watchog

#11

Normal
TM/HM

Lillipup

#12

Normal
TM/HM

Herdier

#13

Normal
TM/HM

Stoutland

#14

Normal
TM/HM

Purrloin

#15

Dark
TM/HM

Liepard

#16

Dark
TM/HM

Rattata

#19

Normal
TM/HM

Raticate

#20

Normal
TM/HM

Munna

#23

Psychic
TM/HM

Musharna

#24

Psychic
TM/HM

Pikachu

#25

Electric
TM/HM

Raichu

#26

Electric
TM/HM

Blitzle

#28

Electric
TM/HM

Zebstrika

#29

Electric
TM/HM

Woobat

#33

PsychicFlying
TM/HM

Swoobat

#34

PsychicFlying
TM/HM

Clefairy

#35

Normal
TM/HM

Clefable

#36

Normal
TM/HM

Audino

#37

Normal
TM/HM

Jigglypuff

#39

Normal
TM/HM

Wigglytuff

#40

Normal
TM/HM

Abra

#63

Psychic
TM/HM

Kadabra

#64

Psychic
TM/HM

Alakazam

#65

Psychic
TM/HM

Sigilyph

#67

PsychicFlying
TM/HM

Minccino

#78

Normal
TM/HM

Cinccino

#79

Normal
TM/HM

Slowpoke

#79

WaterPsychic
TM/HM

Gothita

#80

Psychic
TM/HM

Slowbro

#80

WaterPsychic
TM/HM

Gothorita

#81

Psychic
TM/HM

Magnemite

#81

ElectricSteel
TM/HM

Gothitelle

#82

Psychic
TM/HM

Magneton

#82

ElectricSteel
TM/HM

Solosis

#83

Psychic
TM/HM

Duosion

#84

Psychic
TM/HM

Reuniclus

#85

Psychic
TM/HM

Deerling

#91

NormalGrass
TM/HM

Sawsbuck

#92

NormalGrass
TM/HM

Emolga

#93

ElectricFlying
TM/HM

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
TM/HM

Hypno

#97

Psychic
TM/HM

Voltorb

#100

Electric
TM/HM

Electrode

#101

Electric
TM/HM

Joltik

#101

BugElectric
TM/HM

Galvantula

#102

BugElectric
TM/HM

Ferroseed

#103

GrassSteel
TM/HM

Ferrothorn

#104

GrassSteel
TM/HM

Klink

#105

Steel
TM/HM

Klang

#106

Steel
TM/HM

Klinklang

#107

Steel
TM/HM

Eelektrik

#109

Electric
TM/HM

Eelektross

#110

Electric
TM/HM

Elgyem

#111

Psychic
TM/HM

Beheeyem

#112

Psychic
TM/HM

Chansey

#113

Normal
TM/HM

Staryu

#120

Water
TM/HM

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
TM/HM

Mr. Mime

#122

Psychic
TM/HM

Thunderbolt

Electric

Thunder

Electric
ElectricStatus

Thunder Wave

Electric-type move

Move #

86

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM73

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Bolt StrikeElectricPhysical

-

1308551

The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.

ChargeElectricStatus

-

--2030

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 BeamElectricSpecial
TM57
509010146

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

DischargeElectricSpecial

-

801001546

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.

Electro BallElectricSpecial

-

-1001027

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial

-

5595153

The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Fusion BoltElectricPhysical

-

10010051

The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus

-

--1015

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial

-

60-2017

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

SparkElectricPhysical

-

651002023

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

ThunderElectricSpecial1207010171

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Thunder FangElectricPhysical

-

65951532

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical

-

751001521

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Thunder ShockElectricSpecial

-

401003027

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015192

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Volt SwitchElectricSpecial701002049

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Volt TackleElectricPhysical

-

120100151

The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis.

Wild ChargeElectricPhysical901001572

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.

Zap CannonElectricSpecial

-

12050518

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

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