Thunder Punch (move)

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かみなりパンチThunder Punch
Type Electric
Category Physical
PP 15(max. 24)
Power 75
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Cool
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jam 0 
A highly appealing move.
Condition Cool
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition Cool
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Quite an appealing move.

Thunder Punch (Japanese:かみなりパンチThunder Punch), formatted asThunderPunch prior toPokémon X and Y, is a damage-dealingElectric-typemove introduced inGeneration I.

It is:

It can be thought of as a counterpart toIce Punch andFire Punch, having similar names and effects.

Contents

Effect

Generation I

ThunderPunch does damage and has a 10% chance ofparalyzing the opponent. ThunderPunch cannot paralyzeElectric-type Pokémon.

Generation II to V

ThunderPunch can now paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

ThunderPunch can be used as the first move of aPokémon Contest combination, causingFire Punch andIce Punch to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points ifCharge,Fire Punch, orIce Punch was used in the previous turn.

Generation VI onwards

Thunder Punch can no longer paralyzeElectric-type Pokémon once again, due to them now being immune toparalysis.

Thunder Punch can be used as part of aContest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points ifCharge was used in the prior turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Thunder Punch's PP was reduced from 15 to 10 and its chance of paralyzing the opponent was increased from 10% to 30%.

Category Physical
PP 10
AgileStrong
Power 75 60 90
Accuracy 100% 100% 100%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Chance 30% 30% 50%
Turns 3 2 4
  ? ?
Inflicts paralysis on the target

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Physical
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 75 90
Cooldown 7s
Move wind-up time 10 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
Chance 10%
 —
 —
May paralyze the target.

Description

GamesDescription
StadA specialElectric-type attack. Has a one-in-ten chance of paralyzing the target.
Stad2A specialElectric-type attack. Has a one-in-ten shot at paralyzing the target.
GSCAn electric punch. It may paralyze.
RSEAn electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
FRLGThe foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
ColoXDAn electrified punch that may paralyze the target.
DPPtHGSSPBRThe foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
BWB2W2The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
SVThe target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
ZAThe user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0026RaichuFieldFairy1,Evo.1,Evo.1,Evo.Evo.Evo.
0074Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form

MineralMineral222722
0075Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form

MineralMineral223122
0076Golem
Golem
Alolan Form

MineralMineral223122
0107HitmonchanHuman-LikeHuman-Like4326263136363630242424
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like421, 91, 92838BW
29B2W2
29293328282528
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon11111111Rem.
0181AmpharosMonsterField30303030301,Evo.1,Evo.Evo.Evo.
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered992836BW
29B2W2
292928282528
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like1111111Rem.
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous1111111
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like2838BW
29B2W2
292928282528
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-Like1111
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous1111111
0486RegigigasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1111
0794Buzzwole
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
0796XurkitreeNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered2340
0802Marshadow
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered111
0807ZeraoraNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered29USUM148
0809MelmetalNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1,Evo.1,Evo.Evo.
0992Iron Hands
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered21
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
Tutor
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0005CharmeleonMonsterDragon
0006Charizard
MonsterDragon
0025PikachuFieldFairy
0026RaichuFieldFairy
0026Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

FieldFairy
0031Nidoqueen
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0034Nidoking
MonsterField
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0039Jigglypuff
FairyFairy
0040Wigglytuff
FairyFairy
0056MankeyFieldField
0057PrimeapeFieldField
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0066MachopHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0067MachokeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0068MachampHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0074Geodude
MineralMineral
0074Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0075Graveler
MineralMineral
0075Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0076Golem
MineralMineral
0076Golem
Golem
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0080Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0088GrimerAmorphousAmorphous
0088Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous
0089MukAmorphousAmorphous
0089Muk
Muk
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous
0093Haunter
AmorphousAmorphous
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0104CuboneMonsterMonster
0105MarowakMonsterMonster
0105Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form

MonsterMonster
0107HitmonchanHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0108LickitungMonsterMonster
0112Rhydon
MonsterField
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0122Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form

Human-LikeHuman-Like
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0126MagmarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0157TyphlosionFieldField
0157Typhlosion
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0161SentretFieldField
0162FurretFieldField
0165Ledyba
BugBug
0166Ledian
BugBug
0172PichuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0180FlaaffyMonsterField
0181AmpharosMonsterField
0185SudowoodoMineralMineral
0190AipomFieldField
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0199Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0209SnubbullFieldFairy
0210GranbullFieldFairy
0216TeddiursaFieldField
0217UrsaringFieldField
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0240MagbyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0241MiltankFieldField
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon
0254SceptileMonsterDragon
0256Combusken
FieldField
0257Blaziken
FieldField
0271Lombre
Water 1Grass
0272Ludicolo
Water 1Grass
0280Ralts
Human-LikeAmorphous
0281Kirlia
Human-LikeAmorphous
0282Gardevoir
Human-LikeAmorphous
0286Breloom
FairyGrass
0287SlakothFieldField
0288VigorothFieldField
0289SlakingFieldField
0293WhismurMonsterField
0294LoudredMonsterField
0295ExploudMonsterField
0296MakuhitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0297HariyamaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0299NosepassMineralMineral
0302Sableye
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0303Mawile
FieldFairy
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0311PlusleFairyFairy
0312MinunFairyFairy
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like
0316GulpinAmorphousAmorphous
0317SwalotAmorphousAmorphous
0326GrumpigFieldField
0327SpindaFieldHuman-Like
0330Flygon
BugDragon
0331CacneaGrassHuman-Like
0332Cacturne
GrassHuman-Like
0335ZangooseFieldField
0352KecleonFieldField
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous
0375Metang
MineralMineral
0376Metagross
MineralMineral
0377RegirockNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0378RegiceNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0379RegisteelNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0383GroudonNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0385Jirachi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Normal Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Attack Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Speed Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like
0391Monferno
FieldHuman-Like
0392Infernape
FieldHuman-Like
0408CranidosMonsterMonster
0409RampardosMonsterMonster
0417PachirisuFieldFairy
0424AmbipomFieldField
0427BunearyFieldHuman-Like
0428LopunnyFieldHuman-Like
0446MunchlaxNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0453Croagunk
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0454Toxicroak
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0463LickilickyMonsterMonster
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous
0476Probopass
MineralMineral
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0481MespritNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0482AzelfNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0486RegigigasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0494Victini
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0499Pignite
FieldField
0500Emboar
FieldField
0505WatchogFieldField
0531AudinoFairyFairy
0532TimburrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0533GurdurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0534ConkeldurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0538ThrohHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0539SawkHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous
0604EelektrossAmorphousAmorphous
0621DruddigonDragonMonster
0622Golett
MineralMineral
0623Golurk
MineralMineral
0631HeatmorFieldField
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0644Zekrom
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0650ChespinFieldField
0651QuilladinFieldField
0652Chesnaught
FieldField
0654BraixenFieldField
0655Delphox
FieldField
0660Diggersby
FieldField
0674PanchamFieldHuman-Like
0675Pangoro
FieldHuman-Like
0695Heliolisk
MonsterDragon
0701Hawlucha
FlyingHuman-Like
0702Dedenne
FieldFairy
0706GoodraDragonDragon
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0727Incineroar
FieldField
0735GumshoosFieldField
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3
0740Crabominable
Water 3Water 3
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
FieldField
0759Stufful
FieldField
0760Bewear
FieldField
0784Kommo-o
DragonDragon
0785Tapu Koko
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0794Buzzwole
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0796XurkitreeNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0802Marshadow
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0807ZeraoraNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0809MelmetalNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0849Toxtricity
Toxtricity
All forms

Human-LikeHuman-Like
0861Grimmsnarl
FairyHuman-Like
0862Obstagoon
FieldField
0866Mr. Rime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0877Morpeko
FieldFairy
0880Dracozolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0881Arctozolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0891KubfuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0901Ursaluna
FieldField
0901Ursaluna
Ursaluna
Bloodmoon

FieldField
0907FloragatoFieldGrass
0908Meowscarada
FieldGrass
0922Pawmo
FieldField
0923Pawmot
FieldField
0934GarganaclMineralMineral
0979Annihilape
FieldField
0985Scream Tail
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0992Iron Hands
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0995Iron Thorns
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1000Gholdengo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1006Iron Valiant
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1014Okidogi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0066MachopHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0172PichuFieldFairy
0240MagbyHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like
0427BunearyFieldHuman-Like
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0759Stufful
FieldField
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokéwalker -Suburban Area
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokéwalker -Amity Meadow
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0056MankeyFieldFieldDream World -Rugged Mountain
0165Ledyba
BugBugDream World -Windswept Sky
0240MagbyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredDream World -Rugged Mountain
0331CacneaGrassHuman-LikeDream World -Rugged Mountain
0539SawkHuman-LikeHuman-LikeDream World -Dream Park
0622Golett
MineralMineralDream World -Spooky Manor
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like2009 Birthday Chimchar
2010 Birthday Chimchar
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0257Blaziken
FieldFieldJR Kyushu Train Station BlazikenBW
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Thunder Punch inflicts damage and may leave the targetparalyzed.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB6-17-88%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTDS6-17-88%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL6-17-88%-FrontEnemyNo
SMD1399164090%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

 Thunder Punch
Charged Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power45
Energy cost33
Duration1.8 seconds
Damage window1.7 - 1.55 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power55
Energy cost40
Secondary effect?
Effect chance?%
Max Battles
PowerLevel 1: 250
Level 2: 300
Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
Pikachu (Pikachu Libre)Pikachu (Pikachu Pop Star)Pikachu (Pikachu Rock Star)RaichuRaichu (Alolan Form)MukHypnoHitmonchanElectabuzzTyphlosionPichuAmpharosElekidPachirisuRioluLucarioElectivireScraggyScraftyHeatmorThundurus (Incarnate Forme)ChesnaughtZeraoraUrsalunaPawmoPawmot
ByElite Charged TM
Goodra
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 40 → 45
    • Duration: 2.4 → 1.8 seconds
    • Damage window: 1.95 - 2.2 → 1.7 - 1.55 seconds

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Thunder PunchPhysical24756100%An opponentHas a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed. Lt. Surge & Raichu
Nemona & Pawmot
Scottie/Bettie &Elekid/ElectabuzzEgg
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of leaving the target paralyzed.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Thunder Punch
★★★★
Attack power36.00813
Charge time0.54 seconds
Range typeArc (melee)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay paralyze the foe

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.
BSLてきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいのポケモンは わざがだせない
MDGtIUNUSED
SMDIt damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Electivire

Alolan Geodude

Charizard

Pikachu
The user punches the target with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
ElectabuzzElectabuzz's fist glows yellow or white and sparks of electricity surround its arm or antennae. It then punches the opponent.
Kaz's ElectabuzzShowdown at Dark CityDebut
Rudy's ElectabuzzMisty Meets Her MatchNone
Drake's ElectabuzzEnter the DragoniteNone
The electric company's ElectabuzzCurrent EventsNone
Dr. Namba's ElectabuzzA Promise is a PromiseNone
Macy's ElectabuzzLove, Pokémon StyleNone
Jump's ElectabuzzSaved by the BeldumNone
Paul's ElectabuzzRiding the Winds of Change!None
ElekidElekid's fist glows yellow and sparks of electricity surround it and punches the opponent.
Casey's ElekidHere's Lookin' at You, ElekidNone
A wild ElekidReversing the ChargesNone
Paul's ElekidWhen Pokémon Worlds Collide!None
AmpharosAmpharos's paw becomes surrounded with yellow electricity and it punches the opponent.
Shigeo's AmpharosThose Darn Electabuzz!None
Karsten's AmpharosDrifloon on the Wind!None
Ampharos Train crew's AmpharosFrozen in Their Tracks!None
Ellie's AmpharosThe Light of Floccesy Ranch!None
ElectivireOne or both of Electivire's fists become surrounded by yellow electricity, which may be accompanied by yellow sparks and punches the opponent. On occasion, this will paralyze the opponent.
Gary's ElectivireHome Is Where The Start Is!None
Paul's ElectivireCasting a Paul on Barry!None
Viren's ElectivireThe Young Flame Strikes Back!None
Mr. Electric's ElectivireA Young Royal Flame Ignites!None
Volkner's ElectivireUltra Exciting from the Shocking Start!None
Mr. MimeOne of Mr. Mime's hands glows yellow with static electricity as it makes a fist. It then pulls its fist back and punches the opponent.
Clayton's Mr. MimeShort and To the Punch!None
InfernapeInfernape's fist becomes surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Flint's InfernapeFlint Sparks the Fire!None
DusknoirElectricity surrounds one of Dusknoir's fists before fading. Then, its fist glows yellow, surrounded by sparks of electricity. It then punches the opponent.
Conway's DusknoirWorking on a Right Move!None
Farrell's DusknoirBreaking Titles at the Chateau!None
DragoniteOne or both of Dragonite's fists become surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into balls of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Iris's DragoniteIris and the Rogue Dragonite!None
ExploudExploud's fist becomes surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
A wild ExploudTeam Rocket's Shocking Recruit!None
CharizardMega Charizard X's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Alain's CharizardA Meeting of Two Journeys!None
PikachuPikachu's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
Jimmy's SpikeBattling at Full Volume!None
Friede's Captain PikachuThe Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)None
PangoroPangoro's fist is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy. It then punches the opponent.
A wild PangoroRocking Clawmark Hill!None
GeodudeOne of Alolan Geodude's fists is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy and punches the opponent.
A wild GeodudeTreasure Hunt, Akala Style!None
GravelerOne of Graveler's fists is surrounded by yellow sparks, which grow into a ball of electrical energy and punches the opponent.
A wild GravelerI Choose You!None
ZeraoraOne of Zeraora's fists becomes surrounded by light blue electricity and punches the opponent with that fist.
Zeraora (M21)The Power of UsNone
GolemAlolan Golem punches the opponent with one of its fists.
A Hiker's GolemSparking Confusion!None
CharizardCharizard's fists and body become outlined by yellow electricity and punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Leon's CharizardFlash of the Titans!None
UrshifuSingle Strike Style Urshifu's fists and body become outlined by yellow electricity and then punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Quillon's UrshifuChasing to the Finish!None

In the manga

Aim to Be a Card Master!!


Electabuzz


The user punches the target with an electrified fist.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElectabuzzElectabuzz punches the opponent with an electrified fist.
Kenta's ElectabuzzCross-Cultural Battle "The Golden-Haired Lady"Debut

The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Electabuzz


The user hits the foe with swift electric punches.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElectabuzzElectabuzz warms up its fists, then it adds electricity on them and repeatedly punches the opponent.
Rudy's ElectabuzzYou Bet Your WifeDebut

Movie adaptations


Zeraora


The user charges its fists with electricity and punches the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ZeraoraZeraora charges its fists with electricity and punches the opponent.
Zeraora (M21)ESEZ1Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Alakazam

Hitmonchan

Electabuzz

Electivire
The foe is punched with an electrified fist.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElectabuzzElectabuzz's body becomes surrounded in electricity and it punches the opponent with great force.
Lt. Surge's ElectabuzzBuzz Off, Electabuzz!Debut
HitmonchanOne or both of Hitmonchan's fists becomes surrounded by electricity and he punches the opponent with one of them.
Bruno's HitmonchanPunching PoliwrathNone
ElekidOne of Elekid's fists become surrounded in electricity and it strikes the opponent with it.
Ken's ElekidElekid IncorporatedNone
AlakazamOne of Alakazam's fists become surrounded in electricity and it strikes the opponent with it.
Crystal's AlakazamA Cheeky Charizard Change-Up INone
ElectivireElectivire jumps into the air and it falls down onto the opponent. As it falls, it pulls one of its fists back and when it gets above the opponent, it brings the fist forward. When it does, a powerful blast of electricity erupts from its fist.
Volkner's ElectivireShorting Out ElectivireNone

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Electivire


The user punches the foe with an electrified fist.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElectivireElectivire punches the ground, sending shattering electric waves.
Mitsumi's ElectivireHearts and Spirits CollideDebut

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Elekid


The user punches the target with a fist made of electricity.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElekidElekid launches a fist of electricity shaped like its own fist from its fist at the opponent.
Gold's ElekidLet's Fight! The Mini Pokémon TournamentDebut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Elekid


The user punches the foe with a fist filled with electricity.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElekidElekid punches the foe.
An Unknown Trainer's ElekidGDZ57Debut

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team


Dusknoir


The foe is hit by an electrified punch.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
DusknoirDusknoir hits the opponent with an electrified punch.
A wild DusknoirTake Back the Time Gears!Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Electabuzz


The user punches the target with an electrified fist.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ElectabuzzElectabuzz punches the opponent with an electrified fist.
A wild ElectabuzzI Want to Become Popular!!Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanPuny de Tro
ChineseCantonese雷電拳Lèuihdihn Kyùhn*
雷拳Lèuih Kyùhn*
Mandarin雷電拳 / 雷电拳Léidiàn Quán*
雷光拳Léiguāng Quán*[specify]
雷光掌Léiguāng Zhǎng*[specify]
电光掌Diànguāng Zhǎng*
CzechBlesková rána
DanishTordenslag
DutchDonderslag
FinnishUkkoställi (EP042)
Ukkoslyönti (EP071)
Ukkosnyrkki (EP267,AG)
FrenchPoing ÉclairVIII+
Poing-ÉclairVVII
Poing-EclairIIV
GermanDonnerschlag
GreekΚεραυνογροθιά
Hebrewאגרוף רעםEgrof Raham
Hindiथंडर पंचThunder Punch*
बिजली का मुक्काBijli Ka Mukka
IndonesianPukulan Guntur*
Pukulan Halilintar
Serangan Kilat
ItalianTuonopugno
Korean번개펀치Beon-gaepeonchi
PolishCios Gromu*
Gromocios*
PortugueseBrazilSoco Trovoada (games,S16–present, TCG, manga)
Soco do Trovão (Pokémon the Series: Ruby and SapphireS15)
Soco Trovão (early animated series[specify], The Official Pokémon Handbook)
PortugalSoco Trovão
RomanianPumnul Electric
RussianГромовой КулакGromovoy Kulak
SerbianGromovita Pesnica
SpanishLatin AmericaPuño Trueno (games,EP071,EP112,BW089BW092,HZ069–present)
Golpe Trueno (EP103DP184,BW101HZ054)
SpainPuño TruenoIII+
Puño-TruenoIII
SwedishÅsksmäll
Thaiหมัดสายฟ้าMat Saifa
TurkishGök Gürültüsü Yumruğu*
Yıldırım Yumruğu
VietnameseCú Đấm Sấm Sét
Variations of the moveFire Punch
Fire PunchIce PunchThunder Punch
Signal BeamRelic Song
Generation IITMs
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Generation IIHMs
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Generation VIITMs
SMUSUM
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PE
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Generation VIIITMs
SwSh
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BDSP
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Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
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Generation IXTMs
SV
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Added inSV3.0.0
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ZA
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