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Thunder Wave

Thunder Wave

Electric-type status move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Flavor

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

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

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

Magneton

#55

ElectricSteel
Start

Magnezone

#56

ElectricSteel
Start

Flaaffy

#163

Electric
Start

Ampharos

#164

Electric
Start

Ampharos Mega

#164

ElectricDragon
Start

Aurorus

#246

RockIce
Start

Lanturn

#258

WaterElectric
Start

Electrike

#293

Electric
Start

Manectric

#294

Electric
Start

Manectric Mega

#294

Electric
Start

Dragonair

#380

Dragon
Start

Dragonite

#381

DragonFlying
Start

Mareep

#162

Electric
4

Flaaffy

#163

Electric
4

Ampharos

#164

Electric
4

Ampharos Mega

#164

ElectricDragon
4

Amaura

#245

RockIce
5

Aurorus

#246

RockIce
5

Dratini

#379

Dragon
5

Dragonair

#380

Dragon
5

Dragonite

#381

DragonFlying
5

Chinchou

#257

WaterElectric
6

Lanturn

#258

WaterElectric
6

Magnemite

#54

ElectricSteel
7

Magneton

#55

ElectricSteel
7

Magnezone

#56

ElectricSteel
7

Xurkitree

#396

Electric
7

Nosepass

#254

Rock
13

Probopass

#255

RockSteel
13

Pichu

#31

Electric
18

Pikachu

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Alola Cap

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Hoenn Cap

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Original Cap

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Partner Cap

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Unova Cap

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Sinnoh Cap

#32

Electric
18

Pikachu Kalos Cap

#32

Electric
18

Elekid

#295

Electric
19

Electabuzz

#296

Electric
19

Electivire

#297

Electric
19

Dedenne

#291

ElectricFairy
23

Jolteon

#155

Electric
33

Learners

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

Rattata

#15

Normal
TM/TR

Raticate

#16

Normal
TM/TR

Buneary

#24

Normal
TM/TR

Lopunny

#25

Normal
TM/TR

Lopunny Mega

#25

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Furfrou

#30

Normal
TM/TR

Pichu

#31

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Alola Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Hoenn Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Original Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Partner Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Unova Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Sinnoh Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Kalos Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu

#33

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu Alola

#33

ElectricPsychic
TM/TR

Grubbin

#34

Bug
TM/TR

Charjabug

#35

BugElectric
TM/TR

Vikavolt

#36

BugElectric
TM/TR

Vikavolt Totem

#36

BugElectric
TM/TR

Happiny

#39

Normal
TM/TR

Chansey

#40

Normal
TM/TR

Blissey

#41

Normal
TM/TR

Slowpoke

#44

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowbro

#45

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowbro Mega

#45

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowking

#46

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Abra

#49

Psychic
TM/TR

Kadabra

#50

Psychic
TM/TR

Alakazam

#51

Psychic
TM/TR

Alakazam Mega

#51

Psychic
TM/TR

Magnemite

#54

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Magneton

#55

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Magnezone

#56

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Mime Jr.

#59

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Mr. Mime

#60

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Dunsparce

#63

Normal
TM/TR

Drowzee

#66

Psychic
TM/TR

Hypno

#67

Psychic
TM/TR

Drifloon

#76

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Drifblim

#77

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Murkrow

#78

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Honchkrow

#79

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Gyarados

#112

WaterFlying
TM/TR

Gyarados Mega

#112

WaterDark
TM/TR

Remoraid

#143

Water
TM/TR

Octillery

#144

Water
TM/TR

Lillipup

#150

Normal
TM/TR

Herdier

#151

Normal
TM/TR

Stoutland

#152

Normal
TM/TR

Jolteon

#155

Electric
TM/TR

Mareep

#162

Electric
TM/TR

Flaaffy

#163

Electric
TM/TR

Ampharos

#164

Electric
TM/TR

Ampharos Mega

#164

ElectricDragon
TM/TR

Igglybuff

#167

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Jigglypuff

#168

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Wigglytuff

#169

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Miltank

#171

Normal
TM/TR

Thunderbolt

Electric

Thunder

Electric
ElectricStatus

Thunder Wave

Electric-type move

Move #

86

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

90

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM73

Related

View all moves
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
ChargeElectricStatus

-

--2022

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM57
509010112

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

DischargeElectricSpecial

-

801001540

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus

-

-100155

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Electric TerrainElectricStatus

-

--1010

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

Electro BallElectricSpecial

-

-1001023

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial

-

55951544

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Ion DelugeElectricStatus

-

--257

The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus

-

--1085

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Magnetic FluxElectricStatus

-

--204

The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.

NuzzleElectricPhysical

-

201002011

The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

Parabolic ChargeElectricSpecial

-

65100201

The user attacks everything around it. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

Plasma FistsElectricPhysical

-

100100151

The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial

-

60-20158

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

SparkElectricPhysical

-

651002031

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

ThunderElectricSpecial1107010124

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

Thunder FangElectricPhysical

-

65951528

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

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical

-

7510015120

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

Thunder ShockElectricSpecial

-

401003027

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015147

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Volt SwitchElectricSpecial701002044

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

Volt TackleElectricPhysical

-

120100159

The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

Wild ChargeElectricPhysical901001564

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

Zap CannonElectricSpecial

-

12050514

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

Zing ZapElectricPhysical

-

80100101

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.

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