Thunder Punch
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
- Punching — Iron Fist boosts them 1.2×. Holding Punching Glove boosts them 1.1× and stops them from making contact.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target.
Effects & flags
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 Champions | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 4–9 | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 1–3 | Electric | Spec | 75 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Lopunny
Mega Crabominable
KangaskhanPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Meowscarada6.2%
Mega Metagross27.4%
Mega Blaziken25%
Blaziken42.8%
Mega Mawile28.3%
Mega Charizard X59.6%
Hawlucha22.8%
Mega Kangaskhan20.6%
Conkeldurr15.8%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
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)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move156 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Thunder Punch?
Thunder Punch is a Electric-type Phys move.
What does Thunder Punch do?
Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target.
What are Thunder Punch's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 75, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Thunder Punch?
156 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Pikachu, Raichu, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff.