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Thunder Wave

ElectricStatus

Thunder Wave paralyzes the opponent. Paralyzed Pokémon have a 25% chance of not being able to attack, and their Speed is decreased by 50% (75% in Generations 1-6). Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.

Move data

Power

-

Accuracy

90%

PP

20

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

TM45TM73TM73TM73TM73TM16TM14TM73TM082TM008

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:A move that may cause paralysis.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Learned by (189)

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