Thunder Stone
Effect
Used on a party Pokémon : Evolves an Eelektrik into Eelektross, an Eevee into Jolteon, or a Pikachu into Raichu.
Cost$3,000
Sell$1,500
Fling Power30 BP
Games13 titles
HoldableNo
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIMakes certain species of POKéMON evolve.
Gen IVA peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
Gen VA peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
Gen VIA peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a distinct thunderbolt pattern.
Gen VIIA peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a distinct thunderbolt pattern.
Gen VIIIA peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a distinct thunderbolt pattern.
Thunder Stone Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| RGBY/RBYFRLG | $2100 | $1050 |
| GSCRSEDPPtHGSSWXYORASBDSP | N/A | $1,050 |
| BB2W2 | $10000 | $1050 |
| SMUSUM | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| PE | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| SwSh | N/A | $1,500 |
| LA | N/A | $750 |
| SVZA | $3,000 | $750 |
Event Pokemon with Thunder Stone
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokéwalker Spot items | PW | Korean | January 7 to 31, 2011 |
| PokéDoko Eevee Evolution items | SV | All | July 14 to September 30, 2024 |
| November 2024 Nintendo newsletter items | SV | All | November 18, 2024 to December 31, 2025 |
| Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu | RS | United States | August 30 to September 4, 2003 |
Thunder Stone in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series | The Thunderstone appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, and Gates to Infinity. [Price] Games Cost Sell price MDRB 3000 1 MDTDS 1000 1 MDGtI ? 100 [Effect] Can be used to evolve one of several Pokémon by offering it at the Luminous CaveRB or Luminous SpringTDS or by using it in a dungeonGtI. This consumes the Thunderstone. Causes Pikachu to evolve into Raichu Causes Eevee to evolve into Jolteon Causes Eelektrik to evolve into Eelektross If thrown, it will deal 1RBTDS/2GtI damage (2 if sticky). In Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team, Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky, using this item in a dungeon will consume it, with no effect. [Description] Games Description MDRB It enables certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS A peculiar stone inscribed with a thunderbolt pattern. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve. MDGtI A peculiar stone with a thunderbolt pattern. It helps certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods MDRB Lightning Field (29F) Unknown Dungeon (Mystery Dungeon) MDTDS Treasure Boxes, Job requests (★3-★9) Mystifying Forest (Kecleon Shop: 5F, 7F, 9F, 11F, 13F), Lake Afar (Kecleon Shop: B3F, B5F, B7F, B9F, B11F, B13F, B15F, B17F, B19F, B21F, B23F), Midnight Forest (Kecleon Shop: B5F, B7F, B9F, B11F, B13F, B15F, B17F, B19F, B21F, B23F) MDGtI Treasure Boxes Pokémon Paradise (Sunken Treasure, Beartic Slide, Prize Palace) Skill Treasury, Treasure Trove [Appearance] Sprite from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Sprite from Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky Sprite from Gates to Infinity Model from Gates to Infinity* |
| Pokémon Conquest | In Pokémon Conquest, Pikachu and Eevee evolve into Raichu and Jolteon, respectively, if their link is improved while their Warrior is equipped with a Thunderstone. A Thunderstone can be purchased from the traveling merchant for 5000 gold, and sold for 2500-3250 gold. [Description] Games Description Conq. Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. |
| Pokémon Pinball series | In Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, the player gets three Thunder Stone symbols in order to evolve any of the Pokémon below. Evolves from Evolves into Pokémon Pinball Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Pikachu Raichu ✔ ✔ Eevee Jolteon ✔ ✘ [Gallery] Sprite from Pinball Counter from Pinball Sprite from Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire |
| Pokémon Sleep | Thunder Stone in Pokémon Sleep The Thunder Stone is available in Pokémon Sleep. [Price] Games Cost Sell price Sleep 1,400 sleep points N/A [Effect] The Thunder Stone is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use. Pikachu requires 80 Pikachu Candy and a Thunder Stone to evolve into Raichu. Magneton requires 80 Magnemite Candy and a Thunder Stone to evolve into Magnezone. Eevee requires 80 Eevee Candy and a Thunder Stone to evolve into Jolteon. Charjabug requires 80 Grubbin Candy and a Thunder Stone to evolve into Vikavolt. [Description] Games Description Sleep A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a distinct thunderbolt pattern. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods Sleep Achievement reward Sleep Point Exchange (Regular) |
Thunder Stone Availability by Game
Gen I
Red/BlueYellow
Gen II
Gold/SilverCrystal
Gen III
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
Gen IV
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Gen V
Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2
Gen VI
X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Gen VII
Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee
Gen VIII
Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Gen IX
Scarlet/Violet
Thunder Stone in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | かみなりのいし |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 천둥의돌 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 雷之石 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Pierre Foudre |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Donnerstein |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Piedra Trueno |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Pietratuono |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | かみなりのいし |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 雷之石 |