Thunder Wave is a Electric-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | +0 |
In-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 · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
TM / HM
| Red / Green · Blue · Red / Blue · Yellow | TM45 |
|---|---|
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM73 |
| Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | TM16 |
| Sword / Shield | TM14 |
| Scarlet / Violet · Scarlet: The Indigo Disk / Violet: The Indigo Disk | TM82 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM08 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
By TM / HM (8)
By move tutor (5)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)