Move profile
Thunder Wave Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation I
Power
N/A
Accuracy
90
PP
20
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Status
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
A move that may cause paralysis.
Effect
Paralyzes the target.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation I.
Category
Ailment
Ailment
Paralysis (0%)
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Thunder Wave
Thunder Wave learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 358 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 7 species in sample
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
| Version group | Item |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 | Tm73 |
| Black White | Tm73 |
| Blue Japan | Tm45 |
| Diamond Pearl | Tm73 |
| Heartgold Soulsilver | Tm73 |
| Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee | Tm16 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Tm73 |
| Platinum | Tm73 |
| Red Blue | Tm45 |
| Red Green Japan | Tm45 |
| Scarlet Violet | Tm82 |
| Sun Moon | Tm73 |
| Sword Shield | Tm14 |
| The Indigo Disk | Tm82 |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Tm73 |
| X Y | Tm73 |
| Yellow | Tm45 |
358 Pokémon can learn Thunder Wave in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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