Generation I · Move No. 87

Thunder

Trovão

Thunder is a Electric-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

110 Power
70% Accuracy
10 PP
#0087 Thunder
Overview

Move description

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

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target. During Rain Dance, this move has 100% accuracy. It also has a (100 - accuracy)% chance to break through the protection of Protect and Detect. During Sunny Day, this move has 50% accuracy.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation I Kanto
Category Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Paralysis
Condition chance 30%

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Max Raid Battle Reward - Watt Trader - 8000W

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move
Mystery Dungeon data

Thunder across Mystery Dungeon

Compare the game-specific behavior of this move across the Mystery Dungeon version groups in which data is available.

These values belong to Mystery Dungeon. They are intentionally separate from the main-series attributes shown above.

Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team

#64
Power
24
Accuracy
73%
PP
9

Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis. Its accuracy is affected by the weather. It even hits a Pokémon that is flying or bouncing.

Range
Enemy in front
Critical rate
12%
Secondary effect
0.2%
Strikes
1
Weight
20
Special Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness

#64
Power
45
Accuracy
73%
PP
7

Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. The move's accuracy is affected by the weather. It can hit a Pokémon that is Flying or Bouncing.

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
20
Special Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

#64
Power
45
Accuracy
73%
PP
7

Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. The move's accuracy is affected by the weather. It can hit a Pokémon that is Flying or Bouncing.

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
20
Special Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Adventure Squad

#64
Power
45
Accuracy
73%
PP
7

It damages an enemy and may cause Paralysis. Its accuracy is boosted when used in Rainy weather, but reduced in Sunny weather. It can hit Flying or Bouncing foes.

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
20
Special Available as a machine Ginseng Stackable
Version group

Gates to Infinity

#603
Power
40 Maximum 99
Accuracy
90% Maximum 98%
PP
20 Maximum 50

It could paralyze enemies and make them unable to attack for a while.

Range
Others
Target
Enemy
Special

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.

18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 3 changes
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Thunder

Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.

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