| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 70 |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Thunder deals damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
Pokemon with the ability Limber cannot be paralyzed.
If used during rain, its accuracy rises to 100%. Conversely, if used during intense sunlight, its accuracy drops to 50%.
Thunder can hit Pokemon using Fly and Bounce, the latter dealing double damage.
In Diamond/Pearl only, Thunder has a 30% chance of breaking through Protect or Detect during rain.
In Generation 1, the chance of paralysis was 10%.
TM25 in all games
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
An attack that may cause paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| Black/White | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
These pokemon learn Thunder at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.