Thunder Punch (move)

Thunder Punch
かみなりパンチ Thunder Punch
Thunder Punch IX.png
Type  Electric
Category  Physical
PP  15 (max. 24)
Power  75
Accuracy  100%
Priority  0
  • Makes contact
  • Affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Cool
Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥
Jam  0  
A highly appealing move.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Quite an appealing move.

Thunder Punch (Japanese: かみなりパンチ Thunder Punch), formatted as ThunderPunch prior to Pokémon X and Y, is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

It can be thought of as a counterpart to Ice Punch and Fire Punch, having similar names and effects.

Effect

Generation I

ThunderPunch does damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the opponent. ThunderPunch cannot paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

Generation II to V

ThunderPunch can now paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

ThunderPunch can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing Fire Punch and Ice Punch to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Charge, Fire Punch, or Ice Punch was used in the previous turn.

Generation VI onwards

Thunder Punch can no longer paralyze Electric-type Pokémon once again, due to them now being immune to paralysis.

Thunder Punch can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if Charge was used in the prior turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Thunder Punch's PP was reduced from 15 to 10 and its chance of paralyzing the opponent was increased from 10% to 30%.

Category  Physical
PP  10
Agile Strong
Power  75  60  90
Accuracy  100%  100%  100%
Action speed modifier
Self  0  0  +5
Target  0  +3  0
Additional effect
Chance  30%  30%  50%
Turns  3  2  4
   ?  ?
Inflicts paralysis on the target

Description

Games Description
Stad A special Electric-type attack. Has a one-in-ten chance of paralyzing the target.
Stad2 A special Electric-type attack. Has a one-in-ten shot at paralyzing the target.
GSC An electric punch. It may paralyze.
RSE An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
FRLG The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
ColoXD An electrified punch that may paralyze the target.
DPPtHGSSPBR The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
BWB2W2 The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
SV The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy 1, Evo. 1, Evo. 1, Evo. Evo.
0074 Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 22 27 22
0075 Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 22 31 22
0076 Golem
Golem
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 22 31 22
0107 Hitmonchan FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 43 26 26 31 36 36 36 30 24 24 24
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 42 1, 9 1, 9 28 38BW
29B2W2
29 29 33 28 28 25 28
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field 30 30 30 30 30 1, Evo. 1, Evo. Evo.
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 9 9 28 36BW
29B2W2
29 29 28 28 25 28
0308 Medicham FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0356 Dusclops GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 28 38BW
29B2W2
29 29 28 28 25 28
0467 Magmortar FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 1 1 1 1
0477 Dusknoir GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0486 Regigigas NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 1 1
0794 Buzzwole BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
0796 Xurkitree ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 23 40
0802 Marshadow FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1
0807 Zeraora ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 29USUM 1
0809 Melmetal SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1, Evo. 1, Evo.
0992 Iron Hands FightingIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 21
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM/Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
Tutor
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0005 Charmeleon FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0063 Abra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0064 Kadabra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0065 Alakazam PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0066 Machop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0067 Machoke FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0068 Machamp FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0074 Geodude RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0074 Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem
Golem
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0088 Grimer PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0088 Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form
PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0089 Muk PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0089 Muk
Muk
Alolan Form
PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0092 Gastly GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0093 Haunter GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0094 Gengar GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0096 Drowzee PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0097 Hypno PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0104 Cubone GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
0105 Marowak GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
0105 Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0107 Hitmonchan FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0112 Rhydon GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0122 Mr. Mime PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0126 Magmar FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0157 Typhlosion FireIC Big.png Field Field
0157 Typhlosion
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field Field
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0165 Ledyba BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0166 Ledian BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0199 Slowking WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0199 Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0217 Ursaring NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0240 Magby FireIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0252 Treecko GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0253 Grovyle GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0254 Sceptile GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0256 Combusken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0257 Blaziken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0271 Lombre WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass
0272 Ludicolo WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass
0280 Ralts PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0281 Kirlia PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0282 Gardevoir PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0286 Breloom GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0293 Whismur NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0294 Loudred NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0295 Exploud NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0296 Makuhita FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0297 Hariyama FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0302 Sableye DarkIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0303 Mawile SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0307 Meditite FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0308 Medicham FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0313 Volbeat BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0316 Gulpin PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0317 Swalot PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0326 Grumpig PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0330 Flygon GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon
0331 Cacnea GrassIC Big.png Grass Human-Like
0332 Cacturne GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Grass Human-Like
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0356 Dusclops GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0375 Metang SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0376 Metagross SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0377 Regirock RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0378 Regice IceIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0379 Registeel SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0383 Groudon GroundIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Normal Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Attack Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Speed Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0390 Chimchar FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0391 Monferno FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0392 Infernape FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0408 Cranidos RockIC Big.png Monster Monster
0409 Rampardos RockIC Big.png Monster Monster
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0424 Ambipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0427 Buneary NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0447 Riolu FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0448 Lucario FightingIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0453 Croagunk PoisonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0454 Toxicroak PoisonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0463 Lickilicky NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0464 Rhyperior GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0467 Magmortar FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0475 Gallade PsychicIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0476 Probopass RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0477 Dusknoir GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0480 Uxie PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0481 Mesprit PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0482 Azelf PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0486 Regigigas NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0494 Victini PsychicIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0499 Pignite FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0500 Emboar FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0505 Watchog NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0531 Audino NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0532 Timburr FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0533 Gurdurr FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0534 Conkeldurr FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0538 Throh FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0539 Sawk FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0559 Scraggy DarkIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Dragon
0560 Scrafty DarkIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Dragon
0579 Reuniclus PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0604 Eelektross ElectricIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0621 Druddigon DragonIC Big.png Dragon Monster
0622 Golett GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0623 Golurk GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0631 Heatmor FireIC Big.png Field Field
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All forms
ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0644 Zekrom DragonIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0648 Meloetta NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0650 Chespin GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0651 Quilladin GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0652 Chesnaught GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0654 Braixen FireIC Big.png Field Field
0655 Delphox FireIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0660 Diggersby NormalIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0674 Pancham FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0675 Pangoro FightingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0695 Heliolisk ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0701 Hawlucha FightingIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Human-Like
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0706 Goodra DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0706 Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0720 Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0727 Incineroar FireIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0735 Gumshoos NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0739 Crabrawler FightingIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0740 Crabominable FightingIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
0759 Stufful NormalIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0760 Bewear NormalIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0784 Kommo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0785 Tapu Koko ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0794 Buzzwole BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0796 Xurkitree ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0802 Marshadow FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0807 Zeraora ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0809 Melmetal SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0849 Toxtricity
Toxtricity
All forms
ElectricIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0861 Grimmsnarl DarkIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Human-Like
0862 Obstagoon DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0877 Morpeko ElectricIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0880 Dracozolt ElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0881 Arctozolt ElectricIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0891 Kubfu FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0892 Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style
FightingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0892 Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
FightingIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0901 Ursaluna GroundIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0901 Ursaluna
Ursaluna
Bloodmoon
GroundIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0907 Floragato GrassIC Big.png Field Grass
0908 Meowscarada GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Grass
0922 Pawmo ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0923 Pawmot ElectricIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0934 Garganacl RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0979 Annihilape FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field Field
0985 Scream Tail FairyIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0992 Iron Hands FightingIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0995 Iron Thorns RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1000 Gholdengo SteelIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1006 Iron Valiant FairyIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1014 Okidogi PoisonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0063 Abra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0066 Machop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0092 Gastly GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0096 Drowzee PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0240 Magby FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0307 Meditite FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0390 Chimchar FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0427 Buneary NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0559 Scraggy DarkIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Dragon
0759 Stufful NormalIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Pokéwalker - Suburban Area
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Pokéwalker - Amity Meadow
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0165 Ledyba BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug Dream World - Windswept Sky
0240 Magby FireIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0331 Cacnea GrassIC Big.png Grass Human-Like Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0539 Sawk FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like Dream World - Dream Park
0622 Golett GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral Dream World - Spooky Manor
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0390 Chimchar FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 2009 Birthday Chimchar
2010 Birthday Chimchar
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0257 Blaziken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field JR Kyushu Train Station BlazikenBW
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Thunder Punch inflicts damage and may leave the target paralyzed.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 6 - 17 - 88% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 6 - 17 - 88% - Front Enemy No
BSL 6 - 17 - 88% - Front Enemy No
SMD 13 99 16 40 90% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

GO Electric.png Thunder Punch
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 45
Energy cost 33
Duration 1.8 seconds
Damage window 1.7 - 1.55 seconds
Thunder Punch GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 55
Energy cost 40
Secondary effect ?
Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
Pikachu (Pikachu Libre)Pikachu (Pikachu Pop Star)Pikachu (Pikachu Rock Star)RaichuRaichu (Alolan Form)MukHypnoHitmonchanElectabuzzTyphlosionPichuAmpharosElekidPachirisuRioluLucarioElectivireScraggyScraftyHeatmorThundurus (Incarnate Forme)ChesnaughtUrsalunaPawmoPawmot
By Elite Charged TM
Goodra
By GO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 40 → 45
    • Duration: 2.4 → 1.8 seconds
    • Damage window: 1.95 - 2.2 → 1.7 - 1.55 seconds

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move gauge cost MP
(uses)
Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair(s)
Thunder Punch Physical 2 47 56 100% An opponent Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed. Lt. Surge & Raichu
Nemona & Pawmot
Scottie/Bettie & Elekid/ElectabuzzEgg
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of leaving the target paralyzed.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

ElectricIC RR.png Thunder Punch
★★★★
Attack power 36.00813
Charge time 0.54 seconds
Range type Arc (melee)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect May paralyze the foe
Thunder Punch Rumble Rush.png

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves.
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.
BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいのポケモンは わざがだせない
MDGtI IconKanji2MD.pngUNUSED
SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.


In animation

Pokémon animated series

Paul Electivire ThunderPunch.png
Electivire
Alolan Geodude Thunder Punch.png
Alolan Geodude
Leon Charizard Thunder Punch.png
Charizard
Captain Pikachu Thunder Punch.png
Pikachu
The user punches the target with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Electabuzz Electabuzz's fist glows yellow or white and sparks of electricity surround its arm or antennae. It then punches the opponent.
Kaz's Electabuzz Showdown at Dark City Debut
Rudy's Electabuzz Misty Meets Her Match None
Drake's Electabuzz Enter the Dragonite None
The electric company's Electabuzz Current Events None
Dr. Namba's Electabuzz A Promise is a Promise None
Macy's Electabuzz Love, Pokémon Style None
Jump's Electabuzz Saved by the Beldum None
Paul's Electabuzz Riding the Winds of Change! None
Elekid Elekid's fist glows yellow and sparks of electricity surround it and punches the opponent.
Casey's Elekid Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid None
A wild Elekid Reversing the Charges None
Paul's Elekid When Pokémon Worlds Collide! None
Ampharos Ampharos's paw becomes surrounded with yellow electricity and it punches the opponent.
Shigeo's Ampharos Those Darn Electabuzz! None
Karsten's Ampharos Drifloon on the Wind! None
Ampharos Train crew's Ampharos Frozen in Their Tracks! None
Ellie's Ampharos The Light of Floccesy Ranch! None
Electivire One or both of Electivire's fists become surrounded by yellow electricity, which may be accompanied by yellow sparks and punches the opponent. On occasion, this will paralyze the opponent.
Gary's Electivire Home Is Where The Start Is! None
Paul's Electivire Casting a Paul on Barry! None
Viren's Electivire The Young Flame Strikes Back! None
Mr. Electric's Electivire A Young Royal Flame Ignites! None
Volkner's Electivire Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! None
Mr. Mime One of Mr. Mime's hands glows yellow with static electricity as it makes a fist. It then pulls its fist back and punches the opponent.
Clayton's Mr. Mime Short and To the Punch! None
Infernape Infernape's fist becomes surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Flint's Infernape Flint Sparks the Fire! None
Dusknoir Electricity surrounds one of Dusknoir's fists before fading. Then, its fist glows yellow, surrounded by sparks of electricity. It then punches the opponent.
Conway's Dusknoir Working on a Right Move! None
Farrell's Dusknoir Breaking Titles at the Chateau! None
Dragonite One or both of Dragonite's fists become surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into balls of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Iris's Dragonite Iris and the Rogue Dragonite! None
Exploud Exploud's fist becomes surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
A wild Exploud Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit! None
Charizard Mega Charizard X's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Alain's Charizard A Meeting of Two Journeys! None
Pikachu Pikachu's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Jimmy's Spike Battling at Full Volume! None
Friede's Captain Pikachu The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two) None
Pangoro Pangoro's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
A wild Pangoro Rocking Clawmark Hill! None
Geodude One of Alolan Geodude's fists is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy and punches the opponent.
A wild Geodude Treasure Hunt, Akala Style! None
Graveler One of Graveler's fists is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy and punches the opponent.
A wild Graveler I Choose You! None
Zeraora One of Zeraora's fists becomes surrounded by light blue electricity and punches the opponent with that fist.
Zeraora (M21) The Power of Us None
Golem Alolan Golem punches the opponent with one of its fists.
A Hiker's Golem Sparking Confusion! None
Charizard Charizard's fists and body become outlined by yellow electricity and punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Leon's Charizard Flash of the Titans! None
Urshifu Single Strike Style Urshifu's fists and body become outlined by yellow electricity and then punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Quillon's Urshifu Chasing to the Finish! None


In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!


The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Movie adaptations


Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 雷電拳 Lèuihdihn Kyùhn *
雷拳 Lèuih Kyùhn *
Mandarin 雷電拳 / 雷电拳 Léidiàn Quán *
雷光拳 Léiguāng Quán *
雷光掌 Léiguāng Zhǎng *
电光掌 Diànguāng Zhǎng *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Blesková rána
Denmark Flag.png Danish Tordenslag
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Donderslag
Finland Flag.png Finnish Ukkoställi (EP042)
Ukkoslyönti (EP071)
Ukkosnyrkki (EP267, AG)
France Flag.png French Poing ÉclairVIII+
Poing-ÉclairVVII
Poing-EclairIIV
Germany Flag.png German Donnerschlag
Greece Flag.png Greek Κεραυνογροθιά
Israel Flag.png Hebrew אגרוף רעם Egrof Raham
India Flag.png Hindi बिजली का मुक्का Bijli Ka Mukka
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Pukulan Halilintar
Serangan Kilat
Italy Flag.png Italian Tuonopugno
South Korea Flag.png Korean 번개펀치 Beon-gaepeonchi
Poland Flag.png Polish Cios Gromu*
Gromocios*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Soco Trovoada (games, S16–present, TCG, manga)
Soco do Trovão (Pokémon the Series: Ruby and SapphireS15)
Soco Trovão (early anime, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Soco Trovão (anime)
Soco Trovoada (TCG)
Romania Flag.png Romanian Pumnul Electric
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Gromovita Pesnica
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Puño Trueno (GO, EP071, EP112)
Golpe Trueno (EP103–present)
Trueno* (DP188)
Impactrueno* (DP028, DP185)
Golpe de Trueno (EP042, DP052)
Electrogolpe (EP261)
Spain Flag.png Spain Puño TruenoIII+
Puño-TruenoIII
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Åsksmäll
Thailand Flag.png Thai หมัดสายฟ้า
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Yıldırım Yumruğu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Cú Đấm Sấm Sét


Variations of the move Fire Punch
PhysicalIC HOME.png Fire PunchIce PunchThunder Punch
SpecialIC HOME.png Signal BeamRelic Song


Generation II TMs
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Generation II HMs
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Generation VII TMs
SMUSUM
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Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
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Generation IX TMs
SV
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