Thunderclap
- 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 Gen 9
Effect
This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
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 | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 9 | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100 | 5 | +1 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
Raging BoltPercentages 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
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Thunderclap?
Thunderclap is a Electric-type Spec move.
What does Thunderclap do?
This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
What are Thunderclap's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 70, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Thunderclap?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Raging Bolt.