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ThunderShock inflicts damage and has a 9.8% chance of paralyzing the target. ThunderShock cannot paralyze a target that has a Substitute or already has a major status ailment.
Generation II onwards
The effects of ThunderShock continue into this generation, however, it has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target.