Thunder Wave (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Machine/Record
| Red/Blue Yellow |
TM45 |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM73 |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM73 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM73 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM73 |
| L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | TM16 |
| Sword/Shield | TM14 |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | TM73 |
| Scarlet/Violet | TM082 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM008 |
Effects
Thunder Wave paralyzes the opponent. Paralyzed Pokémon have a 25% chance of not being able to attack, and their Speed is decreased by 50% (75% in Generations 1-6).
Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.
Changes
- In Generations 1-6, Thunder Wave has 100% accuracy.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Electrium Z and uses its Z-Power, Thunder Wave turns into Z-Thunder Wave and raises Special Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Thunder Wave |
|---|---|
| Japanese | でんじは (Denjiha) |
| German | Donnerwelle |
| French | Cage-Éclair |
| Italian | Tuononda |
| Spanish | Onda Trueno |
| Korean | 전기자석파 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 电磁波 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 電磁波 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
A move that may cause paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Thunder Wave at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0125 / Electric
Level 20
#0466 / Electric
Level 20
#0596 / Bug · Electric
Level 16
#0989 / Electric · Ground
Level 1
Learnt by TM
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
#0125 / Electric
#0200 / Ghost
#0205 / Bug · Steel
#0466 / Electric
#0576 / Psychic
#0596 / Bug · Electric
#0604 / Electric
Amped Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Low Key Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
#0861 / Dark · Fairy
#0871 / Electric
#0941 / Electric · Flying
#0985 / Fairy · Psychic
#0987 / Ghost · Fairy
#0989 / Electric · Ground
#0995 / Rock · Electric
#1006 / Fairy · Fighting
#1018 / Steel · Dragon
#1021 / Electric · Dragon