ElectricSpecNon-contact

Thunder

Non-contact — Damaging moves that don’t make contact (status moves excluded). The attacker takes no damage from Rough Skin, Iron Barbs or Rocky Helmet.

Values in Pokémon Champions

Pow

110

Acc

Priority

Range

Single

Effect

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. In rain, this move never misses. In harsh sunlight, this move’s accuracy is 50%. This move can hit a target that has the Sky-High status.

Effects & flags

30% chance: Paralysis

Changes by generation

Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.

Generation	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
Pokémon Champions	Electric	Spec	110	70	10
Gen 6–9	Electric	Spec	110	70	10
Gen 1–5	Electric	Spec	120	70	10

Pokémon that run this move

Champions Doubles2026-09

Mega Dragonite4.8%

Mega Manectric10.9%

Bellibolt8.4%

Mega Ampharos5.4%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

Bellibolt0.6%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

VGC 20262026-09

Kyogre44.4%

Regieleki3.4%

Thundurus0.1%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)

OU (Singles)2026-09

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (OU)

Doubles OU2026-09

Zapdos19.5%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Type

Super effective (×2)

WaterFlying

Not very effective (×½)

ElectricGrassDragon

No effect (×0)

Ground

Moves of the same type

ElectricBolt Strike ElectricElectro Shot ElectricDouble Shock ElectricVolt Tackle ElectricZap Cannon ElectricAura Wheel ElectricElectro Drift ElectricFusion Bolt ElectricSupercell Slam ElectricWildbolt Storm ElectricThunderbolt ElectricWild Charge

Pokémon that learn this move165 Pokémon

#0074Geodude (Alolan Form)

#0075Graveler (Alolan Form)

#0076Golem (Alolan Form)

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FAQ

What type is Thunder?

Thunder is a Electric-type Spec move.

What does Thunder do?

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. In rain, this move never misses. In harsh sunlight, this move’s accuracy is 50%. This move can hit a target that has the Sky-High status.

What are Thunder's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 110, accuracy 70, PP 10.

Which Pokémon can learn Thunder?

165 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Pikachu, Raichu, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Meowth, Persian.

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