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Thunder Punch

ElectricPhysical

Thunder Punch deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.

Move data

Power

75

Accuracy

100%

PP

15

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

TM41TM23TM05TM068TM023

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:An electric punch. It may paralyze.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learned by (156)

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