Generation I · Move No. 85

Thunderbolt

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

90 Power
100% Accuracy
15 PP
#0085 Thunderbolt
Overview

Move description

The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. 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.

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 10%

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Watt Trader - 5000W (East Lake Axewell)

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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

Thunderbolt 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

#129
Power
18
Accuracy
84%
PP
10

Damages all foes around the user. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves.

Range
All enemies within a 1-tile range
Critical rate
12%
Secondary effect
0.1%
Strikes
1
Weight
30
Special Available as a machine Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness

#129
Power
18
Accuracy
73.92%
PP
10

Inflicts damage on all enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict the enemies within a 1-tile range with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.

Range
Nearby Pokémon
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
30
Special Available as a machine Ginseng Cuts Corners
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

#129
Power
18
Accuracy
73.92%
PP
10

Inflicts damage on all enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict the enemies within a 1-tile range with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.

Range
Nearby Pokémon
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
30
Special Available as a machine Ginseng Cuts Corners
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Adventure Squad

#129
Power
18
Accuracy
73.92%
PP
10

It damages nearby enemies. It may cause Paralysis. A Paralyzed Pokémon has slowed movement and can't take action.

Range
Nearby Pokémon
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
30
Special Available as a machine Ginseng Cuts Corners Stackable
Version group

Gates to Infinity

#85
Power
25 Maximum 99
Accuracy
80% Maximum 98%
PP
15 Maximum 50

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

Range
Nearby Pokémon
Target
Enemy
Special Can level up

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 Thunderbolt

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

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