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Generation I · Move No. 86

Thunder Wave

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

Electric Status Moves
— Power
90% Accuracy
20 PP
#0086 Thunder Wave
Overview

Move description

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Paralyzes the target.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I Kanto
Category No damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Paralysis

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Rotom Rally clear prize

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Interactions

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

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Thunder Wave

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