Thunder Wave
Move data
| Type | electric |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| PP | 20 |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
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.
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.
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. |
Other languages
| English | Thunder Wave |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Onda Trueno |
| Italian | Tuononda |
| Japanese | でんじは (Denjiha) |
| German | Donnerwelle |
| French | Cage-Éclair |
