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Pokemon Champions - Reg M-C / VGC 2026

Thunder - Pokemon Champions

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

Type
Electric
Category
special
Power
110
Accuracy
70%
Priority
0

Best current meta users

CastformCastform36%RotomRotom25%PikachuPikachu19%HelioliskHeliolisk18%Mega ManectricMega Manectric15%Mega AmpharosMega Ampharos9%StunfiskStunfisk8%Rotom-HeatRotom-Heat6%Rotom-WashRotom-Wash5%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

PikachuPikachuMega Raichu XMega Raichu XMega Raichu YMega Raichu YRaichuRaichuRaichu-AlolaRaichu-AlolaClefableClefableMega ClefableMega ClefableWigglytuffWigglytuffPersianPersianPersian-AlolaPersian-AlolaGengarGengarMega GengarMega GengarKangaskhanKangaskhanMega KangaskhanMega KangaskhanMega StarmieMega StarmieStarmieStarmieMr. MimeMr. MimeTaurosTaurosGyaradosGyaradosMega GyaradosMega GyaradosJolteonJolteonSnorlaxSnorlaxDragoniteDragoniteMega DragoniteMega DragoniteAmpharosAmpharosMega AmpharosMega AmpharosMega TyranitarMega TyranitarTyranitarTyranitarAggronAggronMega AggronMega AggronManectricManectricMega ManectricMega ManectricCastformCastformCastform-RainyCastform-RainyCastform-SnowyCastform-SnowyCastform-SunnyCastform-SunnyBanetteBanetteMega BanetteMega BanetteAbsolAbsolMega AbsolMega AbsolMega Absol ZMega Absol ZLuxrayLuxrayRampardosRampardosBastiodonBastiodonLopunnyLopunnyMega LopunnyMega LopunnyRhyperiorRhyperiorFroslassFroslassMega FroslassMega FroslassRotomRotomRotom-FanRotom-FanRotom-FridgeRotom-FridgeRotom-HeatRotom-HeatRotom-MowRotom-MowRotom-WashRotom-WashWatchogWatchogAudinoAudinoMega AudinoMega AudinoReuniclusReuniclusEmolgaEmolgaEelektrossEelektrossMega EelektrossMega EelektrossStunfiskStunfiskAromatisseAromatisseSlurpuffSlurpuffDragalgeDragalgeMega DragalgeMega DragalgeHelioliskHelioliskAurorusAurorusDedenneDedenneGoodraGoodraGoodra-HisuiGoodra-Hisui

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Move text

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target. During Rain Dance, this move has 100% accuracy. It also has a (100 - accuracy)% chance to break through the protection of Protect and Detect. During Sunny Day, this move has 50% accuracy.

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

Mechanics notes

Thunder is special / 110 BP / 70%.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Thunder do in Pokemon Champions?

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

Which Pokemon use Thunder in the current meta?

Thunder appears in current Reg M-C usage for Castform, Rotom, Pikachu, Heliolisk.

Which Pokemon learn Thunder in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Thunder include Pikachu, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Raichu, Raichu-Alola, Clefable.