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Thunder (かみなり Lightning?) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in first generation. It is TM25 in all generations.

Effect[]

In Generation I[]

Thunder deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. Thunder cannot paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Pokémon Type Generation
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX

By TM/TR[]

Pokémon Type Generation
I
TM25
II
TM25
III
TM25
IV
TM25
V
TM25
VI
TM25
VII
TM25
TM38
VIII
TR09
IX
TM166

Spin-Offs[]

In Pokémon Conquest, this attack is usable by Ampharos and Luxray.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Thunder is a move that Pikachu can perform in the Super Smash Bros. series. In the Super Smash Bros. series, the move would bring a bolt of lightning down from above, damaging any opponent above you. Pichu can also use Thunder in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It's Thunder move was slightly different, as it would harm the Pokémon if it touched it, while this wasn't the case with its evolved form.

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