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Thunder Wave

Thunder Wave

Electric-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

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

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Start

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Start

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
Start

Flaaffy

#180

Electric
Start

Ampharos

#181

Electric
Start

Ampharos Mega

#181

ElectricDragon
Start

Manectric

#310

Electric
Start

Manectric Mega

#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

Zebstrika

#523

Electric
Start

Galvantula

#596

BugElectric
Start

Tynamo

#602

Electric
Start

Eelektrik

#603

Electric
Start

Plusle

#96

Electric
3

Minun

#97

Electric
3

Mareep

#179

Electric
4

Flaaffy

#180

Electric
4

Ampharos

#181

Electric
4

Ampharos Mega

#181

ElectricDragon
4

Electrike

#309

Electric
4

Manectric

#310

Electric
4

Manectric Mega

#310

Electric
4

Joltik

#595

BugElectric
4

Galvantula

#596

BugElectric
4

Dratini

#147

Dragon
5

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
5

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
5

Amaura

#698

RockIce
5

Aurorus

#699

RockIce
5

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
6

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
6

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
8

Pichu

#35

Electric
13

Pikachu

#36

Electric
13

Magnemite

#81

ElectricSteel
15

Magneton

#82

ElectricSteel
15

Nosepass

#299

Rock
15

Magnezone

#462

ElectricSteel
15

Probopass

#476

RockSteel
15

Blitzle

#522

Electric
15

Zebstrika

#523

Electric
15

Electabuzz

#125

Electric
19

Elekid

#239

Electric
19

Electivire

#466

Electric
19

Dedenne

#702

ElectricFairy
23

Helioptile

#694

ElectricNormal
31

Jolteon

#135

Electric
33

Pachirisu

#417

Electric
33

Learners

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

Zigzagoon

#12

Normal
TM/HM

Linoone

#13

Normal
TM/HM

Rattata

#19

Normal
TM/HM

Raticate

#20

Normal
TM/HM

Pichu

#35

Electric
TM/HM

Clefairy

#35

Fairy
TM/HM

Pikachu

#36

Electric
TM/HM

Clefable

#36

Fairy
TM/HM

Raichu

#37

Electric
TM/HM

Bidoof

#38

Normal
TM/HM

Jigglypuff

#39

NormalFairy
TM/HM

Bibarel

#39

NormalWater
TM/HM

Dunsparce

#40

Normal
TM/HM

Wigglytuff

#40

NormalFairy
TM/HM

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
TM/HM

Ralts

#64

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Kirlia

#65

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Gardevoir

#66

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Gardevoir Mega

#66

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Gallade

#67

PsychicFighting
TM/HM

Skitty

#78

Normal
TM/HM

Delcatty

#79

Normal
TM/HM

Slowpoke

#79

WaterPsychic
TM/HM

Slowbro

#80

WaterPsychic
TM/HM

Magnemite

#81

ElectricSteel
TM/HM

Magneton

#82

ElectricSteel
TM/HM

Furfrou

#93

Normal
TM/HM

Plusle

#96

Electric
TM/HM

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
TM/HM

Minun

#97

Electric
TM/HM

Hypno

#97

Psychic
TM/HM

Voltorb

#100

Electric
TM/HM

Electrode

#101

Electric
TM/HM

Abra

#102

Psychic
TM/HM

Kadabra

#103

Psychic
TM/HM

Alakazam

#104

Psychic
TM/HM

Alakazam Mega

#104

Psychic
TM/HM

Chansey

#113

Normal
TM/HM

Espurr

#114

Psychic
TM/HM

Meowstic Female

#115

Psychic
TM/HM

Meowstic Male

#115

Psychic
TM/HM

Kecleon

#116

Normal
TM/HM

Staryu

#120

Water
TM/HM

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
TM/HM

Mr. Mime

#122

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Audino

#123

Normal
TM/HM

Electabuzz

#125

Electric
TM/HM

Volbeat

#133

Bug
TM/HM

Illumise

#134

Bug
TM/HM

Jolteon

#135

Electric
TM/HM

Porygon

#137

Normal
TM/HM

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
TM/HM

Dratini

#147

Dragon
TM/HM

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
TM/HM

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
TM/HM

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
TM/HM

Mewtwo Mega X

#150

PsychicFighting
TM/HM

Mewtwo Mega Y

#150

Psychic
TM/HM

Mew

#151

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 surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

ChargeElectricStatus

-

--2036

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
509010178

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

DischargeElectricSpecial

-

801001551

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

Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus

-

-1001510

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

Electric TerrainElectricStatus

-

--108

The user electrifies the ground under everyone’s feet for five turns. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

ElectrifyElectricStatus

-

--202

If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target’s move becomes Electric type.

Electro BallElectricSpecial

-

-1001028

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

ElectrowebElectricSpecial

-

5595153

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

Fusion BoltElectricPhysical

-

10010052

The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This move is more powerful when influenced by an enormous flame.

Ion DelugeElectricStatus

-

--259

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

Magnet RiseElectricStatus

-

--1016

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Magnetic FluxElectricStatus

-

--205

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

NuzzleElectricPhysical

-

20100206

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

Parabolic ChargeElectricSpecial

-

50100203

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

Shock WaveElectricSpecial

-

60-2018

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

SparkElectricPhysical

-

651002026

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

ThunderElectricSpecial1107010193

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

Thunder FangElectricPhysical

-

65951538

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

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical

-

751001523

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

Thunder ShockElectricSpecial

-

401003031

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

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015228

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

Volt SwitchElectricSpecial701002055

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. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with paralysis.

Wild ChargeElectricPhysical901001590

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

Zap CannonElectricSpecial

-

12050522

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

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