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Thunder (JP) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation I. It is TM25 in all generations.

Super Smash Bros series[]

Thunder is a move that Pikachu can perform in the Super Smash Bros. series. In the Super Smash Bros. series, the move would bring a bolt of lightning down from above, damaging any opponent above you. Pichu can also use Thunder in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It's Thunder move was slightly different, as it would harm the Pokémon if it touched it, while this wasn't the case with its evolved form.

Spin-Offs[]

In Pokémon Conquest, this attack is usable by Ampharos and Luxray.

Effect[]

In Generation I[]

Thunder deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. Thunder cannot paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Pokémon Type Generation
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX

By TM/TR[]

Pokémon Type Generation
I
TM25
II
TM25
III
TM25
IV
TM25
V
TM25
VI
TM25
VII
TM25
TM38
VIII
TR09
IX
TM166
Electric type moves
Gen I ThunderThunder PunchThunder ShockThunder WaveThunderbolt
Gen II SparkZap Cannon
Gen III ChargeShock WaveVolt Tackle
Gen IV Charge BeamDischargeMagnet RiseThunder Fang
Gen V Bolt StrikeElectro BallElectrowebFusion BoltVolt SwitchWild Charge
Gen VI Eerie ImpulseElectric TerrainElectrifyIon DelugeMagnetic FluxNuzzleParabolic Charge
Gen VII 10,000,000 Volt ThunderboltBuzzy BuzzCatastropikaGigavolt HavocPika PapowPlasma FistsStoked SparksurferZing ZapZippy Zap
Gen VIII Aura WheelBolt BeakG-Max Stun ShockG-Max Volt CrashMax LightningOverdriveRising VoltageThunder CageWildbolt Storm
Gen IX Double ShockElectro DriftElectro ShotSupercell SlamThunderclap
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