Thunder Wave (move)

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Thunder Wave
でんじは Electromagnetic Wave
Thunder Wave IX.png
Thunder Wave IX 2.png
Type  Electric
Category  Status
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  —
Accuracy  90%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  1
Badly startles all Pokémon that made good appeals.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  1
Jamming  3 ♥♥♥
Badly startles all of the Pokémon to act before the user.

Thunder Wave (Japanese: でんじは Electromagnetic Wave) is a non-damaging Electric-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

Effect

Generation I

Thunder Wave has 100% accuracy and paralyzes the target.

Thunder Wave takes types into consideration, so it cannot usually affect Ground-type Pokémon. This will take type changes into account, such as if Thunder Wave is affected by Normalize (which would make Ghost-type Pokémon immune to it).

In the Generation I handheld games only, Thunder Wave can affect a target behind a substitute.

Generation II

In the Generation II core series games, when an in-game opponent outside of the Battle Tower uses Thunder Wave, the move has a 25% chance to fail.

Generations III to V

Thunder Wave can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Charge was used in the previous turn. It can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Hex and Smelling Salts to give extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

Ground-type Pokémon holding a Ring Target can be affected by Thunder Wave.

Generation VI onwards

Thunder Wave can no longer paralyze Electric-type Pokémon, due to them being immune to paralysis.

Generation VII onwards

Thunder Wave's accuracy was lowered to 90%.

If powered up by an Electrium Z into Z-Thunder Wave, the user's Special Defense stat is raised by one stage.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Category  Status
PP  20
Agile Strong
Power  —  —  —
Accuracy  90%  90%  100%
Action speed modifier
Self  0  0  +5
Target  0  +3  0
Additional effect
Turns  5  3  7
   ?  ?
   ?  ?
Inflicts the target with paralysis

Description

Games Description
Stad A special move that causes paralysis. When paralyzed, the victim has a one-in-four chance of immobility.
Stad2 A special move that causes paralysis. The victim has a one-in-four chance of immobility.
GSC A move that may cause paralysis.
RSE A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
FRLG A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
ColoXD A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
DPPtHGSSPBR A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
BWB2W2 A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 9RGB
8Y
8 8 10 10 13XY
18ORAS
18 15 4 4 9 4
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 1 1 1 9 1
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy 1 1
0081 Magnemite ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 35 21 21 17 17BW
15B2W2
15XY
13ORAS
11SM
7USUM
10 8 8 11 8
0082 Magneton ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 38 21 21 17 17BW
15B2W2
15XY
13ORAS
11SM
1, 7USUM
1, 10 1 1 11 1
0100 Voltorb
Voltorb
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 9
0101 Electrode
Electrode
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 9
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 19B2W2 19 19 11 20 20 18 20
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 40RGB
42Y
42 42 57 57BW
33B2W2
33 33 21 20 20 20
0137 Porygon NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 27 9
0145 Zapdos ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 13 13 8 8 8 8 8 1 1 1
0147 Dratini DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon 10 8 8 5 5 5 5 7 10 10 10
0148 Dragonair DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon 1, 10 1, 8 1, 8 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 7 1 1 1
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon 1, 10 1, 8 1, 8 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 7 1 1 1
0170 Chinchou WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 1 1 6 6 6 6 8 8 8
0171 Lanturn WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 1 1 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6 1 1 1
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 8 8 10 10 13XY
18ORAS
18 9
0179 Mareep ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 16 16 14 14BW
4B2W2
4 4 4 4
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 18 18 14 14BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 9
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 1, 18 1, 18 1, 14 1, 14BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1
0233 Porygon2 NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 9
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 19B2W2 19 19 20 20 18 20
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 22 25 25BW
15B2W2
15XY
13ORAS
13 13 6 13
0309 Electrike ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 4 4 4 4XY
1ORAS
1 1 1
0310 Manectric ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4XY
1ORAS
1 1 1
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 4 3 3 3XY
1ORAS
1 1 1
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 4 3 3 3XY
1ORAS
1 1 1
0403 Shinx ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 32 32 21 32
0404 Luxio ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 42 42 21 42
0405 Luxray ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 48 48 21 48
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 33 33 33 33 37 33
0462 Magnezone ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 17 17BW
15B2W2
15XY
13ORAS
11SM
1, 7USUM
1 1 11 1
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 19B2W2 19 19 20 20 18 20
0474 Porygon-Z NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 9
0476 Probopass RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 25 25BW
15B2W2
15XY
13ORAS
13 13 6 13
0479 Rotom
Rotom
All available forms
ElectricIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 25 25 18 25
0522 Blitzle ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 15 15 15 15
0523 Zebstrika ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 1, 15 1, 15 1, 15 1
0595 Joltik BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug 4 4 4 16 16
0596 Galvantula BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 16 16
0602 Tynamo ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1
0603 Eelektrik ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1
0694 Helioptile ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 31 31 32
0695 Heliolisk ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 1
0698 Amaura RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster 5 5 28
0699 Aurorus RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster 5 1, 5 28
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy 23 23
0796 Xurkitree ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 7 10
0808 Meltan SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 18 24
0809 Melmetal SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1, 18 24
0894 Regieleki ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 24 24
0921 Pawmi ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 27
0922 Pawmo ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 27
0923 Pawmot ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field 29
0989 Sandy Shocks ElectricIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM/Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
TM73
0019 Rattata NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0020 Raticate NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0063 Abra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0064 Kadabra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0065 Alakazam PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0074 Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem
Golem
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0079 Slowpoke WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0079 Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0080 Slowbro WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0080 Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0081 Magnemite ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0082 Magneton ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0094 Gengar GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0096 Drowzee PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0097 Hypno PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0100 Voltorb ElectricIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0100 Voltorb
Voltorb
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0101 Electrode ElectricIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0101 Electrode
Electrode
Hisuian Form
ElectricIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0120 Staryu WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0121 Starmie WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0122 Mr. Mime PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0122 Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form
IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0130 Gyarados WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 2 Dragon
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0137 Porygon NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0145 Zapdos ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0147 Dratini DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0148 Dragonair DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0170 Chinchou WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0171 Lanturn WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0173 Cleffa FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0175 Togepi FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0177 Natu PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0178 Xatu PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0179 Mareep ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0196 Espeon PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0197 Umbreon DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0198 Murkrow DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0199 Slowking WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0199 Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0200 Misdreavus GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0203 Girafarig NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0205 Forretress BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0206 Dunsparce NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0211 Qwilfish WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0223 Remoraid WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0224 Octillery WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0233 Porygon2 NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0234 Stantler NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0243 Raikou ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0249 Lugia PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0250 Ho-Oh FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0251 Celebi PsychicIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0263 Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0264 Linoone
Linoone
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0280 Ralts PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0281 Kirlia PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0282 Gardevoir PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0302 Sableye DarkIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0309 Electrike ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0310 Manectric ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0313 Volbeat BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0316 Gulpin PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0317 Swalot PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0325 Spoink PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0326 Grumpig PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0351 Castform NormalIC Big.png Fairy Amorphous
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0353 Shuppet GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0354 Banette GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0358 Chimecho PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0359 Absol DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0377 Regirock RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0378 Regice IceIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0379 Registeel SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0381 Latios DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0382 Kyogre WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0383 Groudon GroundIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Normal Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered XD
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Attack Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered FR
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered LG
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Speed Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered E
0399 Bidoof NormalIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0403 Shinx ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0404 Luxio ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0405 Luxray ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0424 Ambipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0425 Drifloon GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0426 Drifblim GhostIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0427 Buneary NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0429 Mismagius GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0430 Honchkrow DarkIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0433 Chingling PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0439 Mime Jr. PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0462 Magnezone ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0474 Porygon-Z NormalIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0475 Gallade PsychicIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0476 Probopass RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0478 Froslass IceIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Fairy Mineral
0479 Rotom
Rotom
All forms
ElectricIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0480 Uxie PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0481 Mesprit PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0482 Azelf PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0483 Dialga
Dialga
All available forms
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0486 Regigigas NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0487 Giratina
Giratina
All available forms
GhostIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0488 Cresselia PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0491 Darkrai DarkIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0493 Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0494 Victini PsychicIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0505 Watchog NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0506 Lillipup NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0507 Herdier NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0508 Stoutland NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0509 Purrloin DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0510 Liepard DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0517 Munna PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0518 Musharna PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0522 Blitzle ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0523 Zebstrika ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0527 Woobat PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Flying
0528 Swoobat PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Flying
0531 Audino NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0561 Sigilyph PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0572 Minccino NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0573 Cinccino NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0574 Gothita PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0575 Gothorita PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0576 Gothitelle PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0577 Solosis PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0578 Duosion PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0579 Reuniclus PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0585 Deerling
Deerling
All forms
NormalIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Field Field
0586 Sawsbuck
Sawsbuck
All forms
NormalIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Field Field
0587 Emolga ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Field
0595 Joltik BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0596 Galvantula BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0597 Ferroseed GrassIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Grass Mineral
0598 Ferrothorn GrassIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Grass Mineral
0599 Klink SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0600 Klang SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0601 Klinklang SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0602 Tynamo ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0603 Eelektrik ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0604 Eelektross ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0605 Elgyem PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0606 Beheeyem PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0618 Stunfisk GroundIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0618 Stunfisk
Stunfisk
Galarian Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0624 Pawniard DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0625 Bisharp DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0632 Durant BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0633 Deino DarkIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0634 Zweilous DarkIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0635 Hydreigon DarkIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0638 Cobalion SteelIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms
ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0644 Zekrom DragonIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0648 Meloetta NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0649 Genesect
Genesect
All forms
BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0676 Furfrou
Furfrou
All forms
NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0677 Espurr PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0678 Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0694 Helioptile ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0695 Heliolisk ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0698 Amaura RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0699 Aurorus RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0707 Klefki SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0716 Xerneas FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0720 Hoopa
Hoopa
All available forms
PsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0736 Grubbin BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0737 Charjabug BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0738 Vikavolt BugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0755 Morelull GrassIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Grass Grass
0756 Shiinotic GrassIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Grass Grass
0757 Salandit PoisonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0758 Salazzle PoisonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0772 Type: Null NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0773 Silvally
Silvally
All forms
NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0777 Togedemaru ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0778 Mimikyu GhostIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0780 Drampa NormalIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0785 Tapu Koko ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0791 Solgaleo PsychicIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0792 Lunala PsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0793 Nihilego RockIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0796 Xurkitree ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0800 Necrozma
Necrozma
All available forms
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0801 Magearna
Magearna
All forms
SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0807 Zeraora ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered USUM
0808 Meltan SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0809 Melmetal SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0831 Wooloo NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0832 Dubwool NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0835 Yamper ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0836 Boltund ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0849 Toxtricity
Toxtricity
All forms
ElectricIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0856 Hatenna PsychicIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0857 Hattrem PsychicIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0858 Hatterene PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0859 Impidimp DarkIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Human-Like
0860 Morgrem DarkIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Human-Like
0861 Grimmsnarl DarkIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Human-Like
0862 Obstagoon DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0866 Mr. Rime IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0871 Pincurchin ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Amorphous
0877 Morpeko ElectricIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0880 Dracozolt ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0881 Arctozolt ElectricIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0884 Duraludon SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Mineral Dragon
0885 Dreepy DragonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Dragon
0886 Drakloak DragonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Dragon
0887 Dragapult DragonIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Dragon
0894 Regieleki ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0899 Wyrdeer NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0921 Pawmi ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0922 Pawmo ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0923 Pawmot ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0924 Tandemaus NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0925 Maushold
Maushold
All forms
NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0938 Tadbulb ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0939 Bellibolt ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0940 Wattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0941 Kilowattrel ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0957 Tinkatink FairyIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0958 Tinkatuff FairyIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0959 Tinkaton FairyIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0981 Farigiraf NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0983 Kingambit DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0985 Scream Tail FairyIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0987 Flutter Mane GhostIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0989 Sandy Shocks ElectricIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0995 Iron Thorns RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1000 Gholdengo SteelIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1006 Iron Valiant FairyIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1008 Miraidon ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1018 Archaludon SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Mineral Dragon
1021 Raging Bolt ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0223 Remoraid WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IX

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0403 Shinx
ShinxLv. 14
ElectricIC Big.png Field Field Wild Tera Pokémon - South Province (Area Five)SV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Thunder Wave paralyzes the enemy in front. This move is affected by Magic Coat.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 17 - 50% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS - - 17 - 65% - Front Enemy No
BSL - - 17 - 65% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI - - 17 50 95% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD - - 17 40 85% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Thunder Wave could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Thunder Wave could be seen as a move used by Boss Minun.

ElectricIC RR.png Thunder Wave
Charge time 1 seconds
Range type Arc (wide)
Target Enemy
Additional effect Paralyzes the foe
Thunder Wave Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move gauge cost MP
(uses)
Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair(s)
Thunder Wave Status 2 90% An opponent Leaves the target paralyzed. Calem & Espurr/Meowstic
Lt. Surge & Raichu
Colress & Klinklang
Kris & Jolteon
Lance & Dragonair
Tate (Summer 2023) & Jirachi
Poppy & Tinkaton
Blue & Alakazam
Scottie/Bettie & Elekid/ElectabuzzEgg (Tech role only)

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Pikachu uses Thunder Wave as its custom neutral special 2, replacing Thunder Jolt. Thunder Wave does less damage than Thunder Jolt, but it leaves the opponent stunned for a short period of time.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Causes paralysis in the target. A Pokémon affected by paralysis is incapable of attacking or using moves.
MDTDS Afflicts the target with a Paralysis status. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status condition has slowed movement and is incapable of action.
BSL てきポケモンを まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざが だせない
MDGtI It causes the Paralysis status condition to an enemy. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves.
SMD It inflicts paralysis on an enemy.

In the anime

Jasmine Magnemite Thunder Wave.png
Magnemite
Hank Nosepass Thunder Wave.png
Nosepass
Murkrow Thunder Wave.png
Murkrow
Tony Electabuzz Thunder Wave.png
Electabuzz
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Jolteon Yellow or blue sparks surround Jolteon's body.
Ethan's Jolteon Get Along, Little Pokémon Debut
Mareep Mareep releases thin streams of electricity from its body.
Dr. Anna's Mareep Hassle in the Castle None
Chinchou Chinchou releases a thin stream of electricity from its antennae orbs at the opponent, or Chinchou's antennae light up and its body becomes surrounded in yellow sparks; or, Chinchou creates a yellow ring of electricity with orange sparkles inside and around it in-between its antennae. It then fires multiple yellow rings of electricity from the single electric ring at the opponent, before the sparkles disappear, paralyzing it.
Dayton's Bright Takin' it on the Chinchou None
Multiple wild Chinchou Takin' it on the Chinchou None
A wild Chinchou Love at First Twirl! None
Magnemite Magnemite releases light blue electricity from its body at the opponent, or Magnemite releases blue static electricity from the tips of its magnets at the opponent. The electricity can hold the opponent in the air.
Jasmine's Magnemite Nerves of Steelix! None
Multiple wild Magnemite All Torkoal, No Play None
A wild Magnemite Pikachu's Summer Festival None
Dragonite Dragonite releases a stream of blue electricity from each of the ends of its antennae at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Lance's Dragonite Rage of Innocence None
Dragonair Dragonair releases a blue stream of electricity from its horn that wraps around the opponent like a rope.
Clair's Dragonair Great Bowls of Fire! None
Magneton Magneton releases blue bolts of electricity from the ends of the magnets on its body. The electricity curves around and ties around the opponent, paralyzing it.
Jackson's Magneton Tie One On! None
Electrike Blue sparks surround Electrike's body; or, Electrike releases multiple blue bolts of lightning at the opponent, paralyzing them.
Wattson's Electrike Watt's with Wattson? None
Manectric The top of Manectric's head sparks with blue electricity, and it releases multiple blue bolts of lightning at the opponent.
Wattson's Manectric Manectric Charge None
Aggron Aggron's claw becomes surrounded in sparks of yellow electricity.
A mirage Aggron The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon None
Plusle Plusle releases bolts of yellow electricity from its body at the opponent.
Solana's Plusle The Green Guardian None
Nosepass Nosepass's body becomes surrounded by blue electricity and it fires static shock waves at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Hank's Nosepass Aipom and Circumstance! None
Heliolisk Heliolisk releases rings of yellow electricity from the tip of its tail at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Clemont's Heliolisk The Moment of Lumiose Truth! None
Meowstic Meowstic releases rings of yellow electricity from its hands at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Olympia's Meowstic All Eyes on the Future! None
Bisharp Bisharp releases rings of yellow electricity from one of its hands at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Alain's Bisharp Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted! None
Murkrow Murkrow releases rings of yellow electricity from its beak at the opponent.
Two wild Murkrow Mimikyu Unmasked! None
Electabuzz Electabuzz creates a ball of yellow electricity in front of its hands and releases rings of yellow electricity from it at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Tony's Electabuzz Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered! None
Rotom Fan Rotom's fan blades glow yellow, and it releases rings of yellow electricity from them at the opponent, paralyzing it.
Volkner's Rotom Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! None
Clefairy Clefairy releases rings of yellow electricity at the opponent, paralyzing it.
A wild Clefairy Infinite Possibilities! Used via Metronome
Wooloo Wooloo's body becomes covered in yellow electricity, and it releases rings of yellow electricity from it at the opponent.
Hop's Wooloo This Could be the Start of Something Big! None


In the manga

Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Thunder Wave is the only status move that takes the type chart into account.
    • Consequently, it is the only status move that cannot hit Ground-type Pokémon (even when other status moves are affected by Electrify).
    • In Generations II and III, Glare also took the type chart into account.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 電磁波 Dihnchìh Bō
Mandarin 電磁波 / 电磁波 Diàncí Bō *
电击波 Diànjí Bō *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Blesková vlna
Denmark Flag.png Danish Tordenbølge
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Dondergolf
Finland Flag.png Finnish Ukkosaalto
France Flag.png French Cage ÉclairVIII+
Cage-ÉclairVVII
Cage-EclairIIV
Germany Flag.png German Donnerwelle
Greece Flag.png Greek Κύμα Ηλεκτρομαγνητισμού
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Gelombang Elektromagnet
Italy Flag.png Italian Tuononda
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전기자석파 Jeon-gijaseokpa
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Tordenbølge
Poland Flag.png Polish Fala Grzmotu*
Fala Elektromagnetyczna*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Onda de Trovão (Pokémon the Series: XY–present, TCG, manga)
Onda Trovão (early anime, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Onda-Trovão (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Onda Trovão
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Električni talas
Spain Flag.png Spanish Onda Trueno
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Åskvåg
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Yıldırım Dalgası
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Sóng Điện Từ


Generation I TMs
01020304050607080910111213141516171819202122232425
26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation I HMs
0102030405
Generation IV TMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223
2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation V TMs
01020304050607080910111213141516171819
20212223242526272829303132333435363738
39404142434445464748495051525354555657
58596061626364656667686970717273747576
77787980818283848586878889909192939495
Generation V HMs
010203040506
Generation VI TMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526
2728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152
5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778
798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) • 9596979899100
Generation VI HMs
010203040506ORAS07ORAS
Generation VII TMs
SMUSUM
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
PE
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IX TMs
SV
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114
115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
Added in SV 2.0.1
172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186
187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added in SV 3.0.0
202203204205206207208209210211212213214215216
217218219220221222223224225226227228229


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