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Thunderbolt

ElectricSpecial

Thunderbolt 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

90

Accuracy

100%

PP

15

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

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Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:An attack that may cause paralysis.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learned by (181)

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