Thousand Waves (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Ground |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 6 |
Effects
Thousand Waves deals damage and prevents the target(s) from fleeing or switching out, as long as the user remains in battle.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Groundium Z and uses its Z-Power, Thousand Waves turns into Tectonic Rage and has base power 175.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Thousand Waves |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サウザンウェーブ (Thousand Wave) |
| German | Tausend Wellen |
| French | Myria-Vagues |
| Italian | Mille Onde |
| Spanish | Mil Temblores |
| Korean | 사우전드웨이브 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 千波激荡 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 千波激盪 |
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those hit can’t flee from battle. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those hit can’t flee from battle. |
| Sword/Shield | The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those it hits can’t flee from battle. |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those it hits can’t flee from battle. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Thousand Waves at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
