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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This move's name is the same as the {{pkmn|category}} of {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Zebstrika}}. | |||
* Thunderbolt is the only move that can be upgraded into multiple exclusive [[Z-Move]]s: {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}}'s {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}} and {{p|Pikachu}}'s {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. | |||
* Thunderbolt's Japanese name, {{tt|１０まんボルト|100,000 Volts}}, corresponds with the information present in some of Raichu's [[Pokédex]] entries, which state its electric bursts can reach and, in some cases, even exceed 100,000 volts. | |||
* While Thunderbolt is depicted crashing down on the opponent in the handheld games, its depiction in the console games is more akin to how it is depicted in the anime, as the bolt goes straight toward the opponent. Despite this change, its description still stated "a strong electric blast crashes down on the target" until [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. | |||
* In {{game|Red and Green|s}}, the battle effect for Thunderbolt contains several more, shorter flashes compared to the animation in the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. The move animation was likely toned down to prevent {{wp|epileptic seizure}}s. | * In {{game|Red and Green|s}}, the battle effect for Thunderbolt contains several more, shorter flashes compared to the animation in the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. The move animation was likely toned down to prevent {{wp|epileptic seizure}}s. | ||
* In some copies of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, using Thunderbolt or {{m|Thunder}} may {{DL|List of glitches (Generation III)|Stuck audio bug|cause the game to freeze}} during the moves' animation sequences. This, however, can be prevented by turning off the [[ | * In some copies of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, using Thunderbolt or {{m|Thunder}} may {{DL|List of glitches (Generation III)|Stuck audio bug|cause the game to freeze}} during the moves' animation sequences. This, however, can be prevented by turning off the [[battle effects]] in the options menu. | ||
** In {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, the sound of Thunderbolt or Thunder may get stuck until the game resets. | ** In {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, the sound of Thunderbolt or Thunder may get stuck until the game resets. | ||
* As revealed in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Thunderbolt is {{Ash}}'s favorite move. | * As revealed in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Thunderbolt is {{Ash}}'s favorite move. | ||
* Because it is a staple in {{AP|Pikachu}}'s moveset since [[EP005|the | * Because it is a staple in {{AP|Pikachu}}'s moveset since [[EP005|the fifth ever episode]], Thunderbolt is one of the most, if not ''the'' most, featured move throughout the entire {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* Thunderbolt is among the three attacks enhanced into "new" moves in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the others being {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Thunder. | |||
* Thunderbolt is among the three attacks enhanced into "new" moves in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the others being {{m|Razor Leaf}} and | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||