Thunder Punch

In-game spelling: ThunderPunch

Effect

The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.

Move stats
Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Electric	Physical	75	100	15	0	Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

219 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (20 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Thunder Punch: Level-up and evolution
Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Raichu	Electric	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Hitmonchan	Fighting	Lv 24	Where to get it
Electabuzz	Electric	Lv 28	Where to get it
Dragonite	DragonFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Ampharos	ElectricDragon	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Elekid	Electric	Lv 28	Where to get it
Medicham	FightingPsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Dusclops	Ghost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Electivire	ElectricFighting	Lv 28	Where to get it
Dusknoir	Ghost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Xurkitree	Electric	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Marshadow	FightingGhost	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Zeraora	Electric	Lv 48	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Melmetal	Steel	On evolution, Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	Lv 22	Where to get it
Artwork shows Graveler’s standard form. Alolan Graveler	RockElectric	Lv 22	Where to get it
Artwork shows Golem’s standard form. Alolan Golem	RockElectric	Lv 22	Where to get it
Artwork shows Ampharos’s standard form. Mega Ampharos	ElectricDragon	On evolution, Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form. Mega Medicham	FightingPsychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Melmetal’s standard form. Gigantamax Melmetal	Steel	On evolution, Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.

Move tutors (214 Pokémon)

Route 13 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 13: the Southeast League (eight representatives and a Champion)

Route 13

Pokémon that learn Thunder Punch: Move tutors
Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charmeleon	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pikachu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Raichu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidoqueen	PoisonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidoking	PoisonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Clefairy	Fairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Clefable	Fairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Jigglypuff	NormalFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Wigglytuff	NormalFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mankey	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Primeape	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Abra	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kadabra	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Alakazam	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Machop	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Machoke	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Machamp	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Geodude	RockGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Graveler	RockGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Golem	RockGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Grimer	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Muk	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gastly	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Haunter	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gengar	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Drowzee	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hypno	PsychicNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cubone	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Marowak	GroundRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hitmonchan	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lickitung	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rhydon	GroundRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chansey	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kangaskhan	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mr. Mime	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Electabuzz	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magmar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Snorlax	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dragonite	DragonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mewtwo	PsychicNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Typhlosion	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sentret	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Furret	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ledyba	BugFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ledian	BugFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pichu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Flaaffy	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ampharos	ElectricDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sudowoodo	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aipom	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Snubbull	Fairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Granbull	Fairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ursaring	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Elekid	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magby	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Miltank	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Blissey	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Tyranitar	RockDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Treecko	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Grovyle	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sceptile	GrassDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Combusken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Blaziken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lombre	WaterGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ludicolo	WaterGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ralts	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kirlia	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gardevoir	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Breloom	GrassFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Slakoth	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Vigoroth	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Slaking	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Whismur	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Loudred	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Exploud	NormalDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Makuhita	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hariyama	FightingNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nosepass	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sableye	DarkGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mawile	SteelFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aggron	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Meditite	FightingPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Medicham	FightingPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Plusle	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Minun	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Volbeat	BugElectric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gulpin	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Swalot	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Grumpig	PsychicRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Flygon	BugDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cacnea	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cacturne	GrassDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zangoose	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kecleon	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dusclops	Ghost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Metang	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Metagross	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Regirock	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Regice	Ice	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Registeel	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Groudon	GroundFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Jirachi	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Deoxys	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Monferno	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Infernape	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cranidos	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rampardos	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pachirisu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ambipom	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Buneary	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lopunny	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Munchlax	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lickilicky	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rhyperior	DragonRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Electivire	ElectricFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Magmortar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gallade	PsychicFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Probopass	RockSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dusknoir	Ghost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Uxie	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mesprit	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Azelf	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Regigigas	Normal	Tutor compatibility	No known way to get it
Pignite	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Emboar	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Timburr	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gurdurr	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Conkeldurr	FightingRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Scraggy	DarkFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Scrafty	DarkFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Eelektross	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Golett	GroundGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Golurk	GroundGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Meloetta	NormalPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chespin	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Quilladin	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chesnaught	GrassFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Braixen	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Delphox	FirePsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dedenne	ElectricFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Goodra	DragonWater	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hoopa	PsychicGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Incineroar	FireDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Crabrawler	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Crabominable	FightingIce	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kommo-o	DragonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Toxtricity	ElectricPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ursaluna	GroundNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Annihilape	FightingGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard X	FireDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard Y	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Raichu’s standard form. Alolan Raichu	ElectricPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Alakazam’s standard form. Mega Alakazam	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Graveler’s standard form. Alolan Graveler	RockElectric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Golem’s standard form. Alolan Golem	RockElectric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Grimer’s standard form. Alolan Grimer	PoisonDark	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form. Alolan Muk	PoisonDark	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Mega Gengar	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Marowak’s standard form. Alolan Marowak	FireGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form. Mega Kangaskhan	Normal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mr. Mime’s standard form. Galarian Mr. Mime	IcePsychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo X	PsychicFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo Y	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Ampharos’s standard form. Mega Ampharos	ElectricDragon	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Tyranitar’s standard form. Mega Tyranitar	RockDark	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sceptile’s standard form. Mega Sceptile	GrassDragon	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Blaziken’s standard form. Mega Blaziken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gardevoir’s standard form. Mega Gardevoir	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sableye’s standard form. Mega Sableye	DarkGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mawile’s standard form. Mega Mawile	SteelFairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aggron’s standard form. Mega Aggron	Steel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form. Mega Medicham	FightingPsychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Metagross’s standard form. Mega Metagross	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Groudon’s standard form. Primal Groudon	GroundFire	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Primal Reversion.
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Attack Forme)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Defense Forme)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Speed Forme)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lopunny’s standard form. Mega Lopunny	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gallade’s standard form. Mega Gallade	PsychicFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Meloetta’s standard form. Meloetta (Pirouette Forme)	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No Pokémon can learn Relic Song, so Meloetta never changes form.
Artwork shows Hoopa’s standard form. Hoopa Unbound	PsychicDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Toxtricity’s standard form. Toxtricity (Low Key Form)	ElectricPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Typhlosion’s standard form. Hisuian Typhlosion	FireGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Goodra’s standard form. Hisuian Goodra	SteelDragon	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Ursaluna’s standard form. Ursaluna (Bloodmoon)	GroundNormal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 8)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 9)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 10)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 11)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 12)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 13)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 14)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 15)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Gigantamax Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Gigantamax Pikachu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Machamp’s standard form. Gigantamax Machamp	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Gigantamax Gengar	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form. Gigantamax Snorlax	Normal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Toxtricity’s standard form. Gigantamax Toxtricity	ElectricPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Toxtricity’s standard form. Gigantamax Toxtricity (Low Key Form)	ElectricPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Armored Mewtwo	PsychicSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it

Egg moves (9 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Thunder Punch: Egg moves
Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Abra	Psychic	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Machop	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Gastly	GhostPoison	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Drowzee	Psychic	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Pichu	Electric	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Magby	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Meditite	FightingPsychic	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Buneary	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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