Thunder Punch

Move data

Typeelectric
CategoryPhysical
Power75
Accuracy100
PP15
IntroducedGeneration 1

Thunder Punch deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target.

Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.

When a Pokémon is holding Electrium Z and uses its Z-Power, Thunder Punch turns into Gigavolt Havoc and has base power 140.

Game descriptions

Gold
Silver
Crystal
An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
FireRed
LeafGreen
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
X
Y
O.Ruby
A.Sapphire
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
L.G. Pikachu
L.G. Eevee
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sword
Shield
B.Diamond
S.Pearl
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Other languages

EnglishThunder Punch
SpanishPuño Trueno
ItalianTuonopugno
Japaneseかみなりパンチ (Kaminari Punch)
GermanDonnerschlag
FrenchPoing-Éclair

Pokémon that learn Thunder Punch: