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Thunderclap Effect and Pokemon That Learn It

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Thunderclap is the Electric-type signature move of Raging Bolt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) The Indigo Disk DLC. Learn about the move's type, power, accuracy, PP, and effect, as well as what Pokemon learn it.

Thunderclap Effect and Type Effectiveness

Thunderclap Effect

Effect This move allows the user to move first if the opposing Pokemon has chosen an attack as its next move, but will fail if the target was not readying an attack of its own.
Type Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Moves Category Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Moves
Power 70 Accuracy 100
PP (Max PP) 5 (8) Target Single opponent
Priority 1 Contact? TBD
Special Groups Increased Priority Moves

Thunderclap Effectiveness

Super Effective
(2x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Not Very Effective (x0.5)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon
No Effect
(x0)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Priority Move that Attacks Enemies Preparing an Attack

Raging Bolt, just like Walking Wake with Hydro Steam, also recieves a new signature move called Thunderclap. It is a priority move that deals Electric type damage, that fails when the opponent uses a non-damaging Move, similar to Sucker Punch.

Paradox Raikou: Raging Bolt Type and Info

Pokemon that Learn Thunderclap

Exclusive to Raging Bolt

No. Type
Raging Bolt ImageRaging Bolt
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Abilities
Protosynthesis

Thunderclap is Raging Bolt's signature move. Raging Bolt benefits greatly from Thunderclap due to its high Sp. Atk but low Speed, Thunderclap can be a good tool to deal damage against aggressive and fast Pokemon earlier than they can.

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