Thunder (move)

Thunder (Japanese: Lightning) is a damage-dealing move introduced in Generation I.
It is:
* TM25 from Generation I to , and in .
* TM38 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. 
* TR09 in .
* TM166 in Generation IX.
==Effect==
===Generation I===
Thunder deals damage and has a 10% chance of the target. Thunder cannot paralyze Pokémon.
===Generation II to V===
Thunder now has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. Thunder can now paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.
When used during rain, Thunder bypasses checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as or . When used during harsh sunlight, its accuracy is reduced to 50%.
Thunder can hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of , , and .
Thunder can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if , , or was used in the previous turn.
In only, due to a glitch, when used in rain it has a 30% chance to hit a target that has used or .
===Generation VI onwards===
Thunder's power was reduced from 120 to 110. It can no longer paralyze Pokémon once again, due to them now being immune to .
Thunder can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if either or was used in the prior turn.
===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
===By TM/TR===
===Special move===
====Generation IX====
==In other games==
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Thunder inflicts damage and may leave the target . The move can hit a Pokémon in middle of , or , and its accuracy is affected by weather. When used by a Gigantic Pokémon in Gates to Infinity, Thunder has a base PP of 20 and a base accuracy of 90%.
===Pokémon Conquest===
===Super Smash Bros. series===
 uses as its down special move. It summons a thunderbolt from the sky to attack opponents on the ground. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Thunder now summons a cloud that fires the thunderbolt, making the attack's range shorter. Additionally, the thunderbolt now acts a Meteor Smash.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, also uses Thunder as its down special move. It functions similarly to Pikachu's Thunder, although it strikes multiple times. If the thunderbolt hits Pichu, it will take damage.
===Pokémon GO===
====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* July 30, 2016
** Power: 65 → 100
* February 16, 2017
** Duration: 4.3 → 2.4 seconds
** Damage window: 2.55 - 4.1 → 1.2 - 2.2 seconds
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===Pokémon Masters EX===
Name 	 	Move gauge cost 	MP(uses) 	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Effect tag 	Description 	Playable 	
Thunder 	 	3 	— 	124 	148 	70% 	An opponent 	— 	Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.	(Post-sync move) (Strike role only) (Strike role only) (Support role only)Users of (small chance)	
Thunder 	 	2 	— 	161 	192 	70% 	An opponent 	— 	Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Name 	 	State 	State 	Base	Max 	Target 	Target 	Effect tag 	Description 	Playable 	
Thunder of Newfound Passion	Default	Default 	250 	300 	An opponent	An opponent 	— 	No additional effect.	 	 	
Name-Echoing Thunder 	 	Default 	Default 	250 	300 	An opponent 	An opponent 	— 	No additional effect. 	 	
Name-Echoing Thunder 	 	6★ EX 	6★ EX 	250 	300 	An opponent 	An opponent 	— 	The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used. 	 	
Name-Echoing Thunder 	 	6★ EX with EX role	6★ EX with EX role	250 	300 	All opponents	All opponents	— 	The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used. 	 	
Notes:
* Thunder:
** 's passive Ash's Passion makes their use of this move never miss.
** Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed.
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In Pokémon UNITE, Thunder is 's first move obtained at level 4 by upgrading into it instead of . The user drops wicked thunderbolts at a designated area, damaging enemies in the radius. At level 11 or higher, the move strikes 7 times.
===Description===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
===Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
===Pokémon Zensho===
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Side series games===
===Spin-off series games===
==Trivia==
* In some copies of , using Thunder or may cause the game to freeze during the moves' animation sequences. This can be remedied by turning off the battle effects in the options menu.
** In , the sound of Thunder or Thunderbolt may get stuck until the game resets.
* Thunder is among the three attacks enhanced into "new" moves in the Pokémon Adventures manga, the others being and .
* In Pokémon Stadium 2, the game errornously states that it has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target, even thought it was changed to 30% in Gen II
==In other languages==
Category:Moves that can jam
Category:Moves that can hit semi-invulnerable Pokémon
Category:Moves that can inflict paralysis
Category:Moves that cannot miss
Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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es:Trueno
fr:Fatal-Foudre
it:Tuono
ja:かみなり
zh:打雷（招式）