What type is Thunder Wave?

Thunder Wave is a Electric-type status move.

How many Pokemon can learn Thunder Wave?

274 Pokemon can learn Thunder Wave through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

When was Thunder Wave introduced?

Thunder Wave was introduced in Generation I.

Thunder Wave

electric Status

Power–

Accuracy90%

PP20

Status⚡ Paralysis

Typeelectric

CategoryStatus

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Pokemon That Learn Thunder Wave (274)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#025	Pikachu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 4	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 1	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#079	Slowpoke	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	90	65	65	40	40	15	315
#080	Slowbro	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	95	75	110	100	80	30	490
#081	Magnemite	electric steel	Magnet PullSturdyAnalytic (HA)	Lv. 8	25	35	70	95	55	45	325
#082	Magneton	electric steel	Magnet PullSturdyAnalytic (HA)	Lv. 1	50	60	95	120	70	70	465
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#096	Drowzee	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	60	48	45	43	90	42	328
#097	Hypno	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	85	73	70	73	115	67	483
#100	Voltorb	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	TM	40	30	50	55	55	100	330
#101	Electrode	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	TM	60	50	70	80	80	150	490
#113	Chansey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
#120	Staryu	water	IlluminateNatural CureAnalytic (HA)	TM	30	45	55	70	55	85	340
#121	Starmie	water psychic	IlluminateNatural CureAnalytic (HA)	TM	60	75	85	100	85	115	520
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	TM	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#125	Electabuzz	electric	StaticVital Spirit (HA)	Lv. 20	65	83	57	95	85	105	490
#130	Gyarados	water flying	IntimidateMoxie (HA)	TM	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
#135	Jolteon	electric	Volt AbsorbQuick Feet (HA)	Lv. 20	65	65	60	110	95	130	525
#137	Porygon	normal	TraceDownloadAnalytic (HA)	TM	65	60	70	85	75	40	395
#145	Zapdos	electric flying	PressureStatic (HA)	Lv. 1	90	90	85	125	90	100	580
#147	Dratini	dragon	Shed SkinMarvel Scale (HA)	Lv. 10	41	64	45	50	50	50	300
#148	Dragonair	dragon	Shed SkinMarvel Scale (HA)	Lv. 1	61	84	65	70	70	70	420
#149	Dragonite	dragon flying	Inner FocusMultiscale (HA)	Lv. 1	91	134	95	100	100	80	600
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#170	Chinchou	water electric	Volt AbsorbIlluminateWater Absorb (HA)	Lv. 8	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
#171	Lanturn	water electric	Volt AbsorbIlluminateWater Absorb (HA)	Lv. 1	125	58	58	76	76	67	460
#172	Pichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	20	40	15	35	35	60	205
#173	Cleffa	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	50	25	28	45	55	15	218
#174	Igglybuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	90	30	15	40	20	15	210
#175	Togepi	fairy	HustleSerene GraceSuper Luck (HA)	TM	35	20	65	40	65	20	245
#176	Togetic	fairy flying	HustleSerene GraceSuper Luck (HA)	TM	55	40	85	80	105	40	405
#177	Natu	psychic flying	SynchronizeEarly BirdMagic Bounce (HA)	TM	40	50	45	70	45	70	320
#178	Xatu	psychic flying	SynchronizeEarly BirdMagic Bounce (HA)	TM	65	75	70	95	70	95	470
#179	Mareep	electric	StaticPlus (HA)	Lv. 4	55	40	40	65	45	35	280
#180	Flaaffy	electric	StaticPlus (HA)	Lv. 9	70	55	55	80	60	45	365
#181	Ampharos	electric	StaticPlus (HA)	Lv. 1	90	75	85	115	90	55	510
#190	Aipom	normal	Run AwayPickupSkill Link (HA)	TM	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
#196	Espeon	psychic	SynchronizeMagic Bounce (HA)	TM	65	65	60	130	95	110	525