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Thunder

In Pokémon ChampionsGen I
Game

Pokémon Champions

ElectricSpecial

30% chance to . Can't miss in rain.

Power
110
Accuracy
70%
PP
10
Hits
One Pokémon next to the user

Changes over time

How Thunder changed from game to game, newest first.

  1. Gen VIII

    … Sun, this move's accuracy is 50%. added: If this move is used against a Pokémon holding Utility Umbrella, this move's accuracy remains at 70%.

  2. Gen VI

    Power 120 → 110

    … Sky Drop. If the weather is added: Heavy Rain or Rain, this move does not check accuracy. If the weather is added: Intense Sun or Sun, this move's accuracy is 50%.

  3. Gen V

    … move can hit a target using dropped: Bounce added: Bounce, Fly, or dropped: Fly. added: Sky Drop, or is under the effect of Sky Drop. If the weather is Rain, this …

  4. Gen III

    … move can hit a target using added: Bounce or Fly. If the weather is Rain, …

  5. Gen II

    Before: Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.

    Now: Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. This move can hit a target using Fly. If the weather is Rain, this move does not check accuracy. If the weather is Sun, this move's accuracy is 50%.

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

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How it works in Champions

Has a 30% chance to the target. This move can hit a target using Bounce, Fly, or Sky Drop, or is under the effect of Sky Drop. If the is Heavy Rain or Rain, this move does not check accuracy. If the weather is Intense Sun or Sun, this move's accuracy is 50%. If this move is used against a Pokémon holding Utility Umbrella, this move's accuracy remains at 70%.

“A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.”

In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Works with or against it

Who runs Thunder on Showdown

  1. Mega Dragonite4.8% of its sets
  2. Mega Manectric10.9% of its sets
  3. Heliolisk22.1% of its sets
  4. Bellibolt8.4% of its sets
  5. Luxray43% of its sets
  6. Mega Ampharos5.4% of its sets
  7. Mega Eelektross10.3% of its sets

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.

On the ladder today

Ranked Doubles Pokémon with Thunder among their most used moves.

Who learns Thunder

81 Pokémon can learn it in Pokémon Champions.

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