What type is Thunderbolt?

Thunderbolt is a Electric-type special move with 90 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Thunderbolt?

256 Pokemon can learn Thunderbolt through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Thunderbolt do?

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target.

When was Thunderbolt introduced?

Thunderbolt was introduced in Generation I.

Thunderbolt

electric Special

Power90

Accuracy100%

PP15

Status⚡ Paralysis

Typeelectric

CategorySpecial

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This has a 10% chance to also leave the target with paralysis.

Pokemon That Learn Thunderbolt (256)

# ▲	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. 36	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 5	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#030	Nidorina	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	70	62	67	55	55	56	365
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#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
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#081	Magnemite	electric steel	Magnet PullSturdyAnalytic (HA)	TM	25	35	70	95	55	45	325
#082	Magneton	electric steel	Magnet PullSturdyAnalytic (HA)	TM	50	60	95	120	70	70	465
#088	Grimer	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	80	80	50	40	50	25	325
#089	Muk	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	105	105	75	65	100	50	500
#092	Gastly	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#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
#108	Lickitung	normal	Own TempoObliviousCloud Nine (HA)	TM	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
#109	Koffing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	40	65	95	60	45	35	340
#110	Weezing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	65	90	120	85	70	60	490
#111	Rhyhorn	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	80	85	95	30	30	25	345
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	105	130	120	45	45	40	485
#113	Chansey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	TM	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#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. 46	65	83	57	95	85	105	490
#128	Tauros	normal	IntimidateAnger PointSheer Force (HA)	TM	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
#130	Gyarados	water flying	IntimidateMoxie (HA)	TM	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
#131	Lapras	water ice	Water AbsorbShell ArmorHydration (HA)	TM	130	85	80	85	95	60	535
#135	Jolteon	electric	Volt AbsorbQuick Feet (HA)	TM	65	65	60	110	95	130	525
#137	Porygon	normal	TraceDownloadAnalytic (HA)	TM	65	60	70	85	75	40	395
#143	Snorlax	normal	ImmunityThick FatGluttony (HA)	TM	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
#145	Zapdos	electric flying	PressureStatic (HA)	TM	90	90	85	125	90	100	580
#147	Dratini	dragon	Shed SkinMarvel Scale (HA)	TM	41	64	45	50	50	50	300
#148	Dragonair	dragon	Shed SkinMarvel Scale (HA)	TM	61	84	65	70	70	70	420
#149	Dragonite	dragon flying	Inner FocusMultiscale (HA)	TM	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

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
X Y	95	–	–	–
Current	90	100%	15	electric

Similar Electric Special Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Electro Shot	Special	130	100	10	The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.
Zap Cannon	Special	120	50	5	Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Thunder	Special	110	70	10	Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Wildbolt Storm	Special	100	80	10	The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.
Electro Drift	Special	100	100	5	The user races forward at ultrafast speeds, piercing its target with futuristic electricity. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it's a supereffective hit.
Discharge	Special	80	100	15	Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Overdrive	Special	80	100	10	The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.
Thunder Cage	Special	80	90	15	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Thunderbolt

Pokemon That Learn Thunderbolt (256)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

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