POKÉMON Gold & Silver
Thunder Wave battle animation image

MOVE #086

Thunder Wave

Electric Status

Paralyzes the target. A move that may cause paralysis.

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Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Effect chance
—
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Compatible Pokémon
14

GENERATION II EFFECT

Paralyzes the target

A move that may cause paralysis.

StatusParalyze
Type-based class
Status
Move visual
Original battle animation image

TM / HM DETAILS

Not a TM or HM

This move is learned through level-up, breeding, or battle mechanics rather than a TM or HM.

POKÉDEX CONNECTION

Pokémon that can learn Thunder Wave

Level-up learners14
PikachuLv. 8 · #025 MagnemiteLv. 21 · #081 MagnetonLv. 21 · #082 JolteonLv. 42 · #135 ZapdosLv. 13 · #145 DratiniLv. 8 · #147 DragonairLv. 1 · Lv. 8 · #148 DragoniteLv. 1 · Lv. 8 · #149 ChinchouLv. 1 · #170 LanturnLv. 1 · #171 PichuLv. 8 · #172 MareepLv. 16 · #179 FlaaffyLv. 18 · #180 AmpharosLv. 1 · Lv. 18 · #181