This is an article for the move Thunderbolt (TR08) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Thunderbolt (TR08) - Type and Effect

Type
Category
Power	90
Accuracy	100
PP	15
Effect	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Max Move	Max Lightning Power: 130
TM / TR	TR08

Pokemon That Learn Thunderbolt (TR08)

By Default

Raichu	Alolan Raichu	Heliolisk
Vikavolt

By Level Up

Pikachu	Electabuzz	Elekid
Electivire	Zekrom	Helioptile
Xurkitree	Regieleki

By TM / TR

Pikachu	Raichu	Alolan Raichu
Nidoran♀	Nidorina	Nidoqueen
Nidoran♂	Nidorino	Nidoking
Clefairy	Clefable	Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff	Meowth	Alolan Meowth
Galarian Meowth	Persian	Alolan Persian
Magnemite	Magneton	Gastly
Haunter	Gengar	Alolan Marowak
Lickitung	Koffing	Weezing
Galarian Weezing	Rhyhorn	Rhydon
Chansey	Kangaskhan	Staryu
Starmie	Mr. Mime	Galarian Mr. Mime
Electabuzz	Tauros	Gyarados
Lapras	Jolteon	Porygon
Snorlax	Zapdos	Dratini
Dragonair	Dragonite	Mewtwo
Mew	Chinchou	Lanturn
Pichu	Dunsparce	Porygon2
Elekid	Miltank	Blissey
Raikou	Tyranitar	Lugia
Ho-oh	Zigzagoon	Galarian Zigzagoon
Linoone	Galarian Linoone	Ralts
Kirlia	Gardevoir	Aggron
Electrike	Manectric	Absol
Regirock	Regice	Registeel
Latias	Latios	Kyogre
Groudon	Rayquaza	Jirachi
Shinx	Luxio	Luxray
Drifloon	Drifblim	Buneary
Lopunny	Mime Jr.	Munchlax
Magnezone	Lickilicky	Rhyperior
Electivire	Magmortar	Porygon-Z
Gallade	Froslass	Rotom
Heat Rotom	Wash Rotom	Frost Rotom
Fan Rotom	Mow Rotom	Uxie
Mesprit	Azelf	Dialga
Palkia	Regigigas	Giratina
Giratina (Origin Forme)	Victini	Lillipup
Herdier	Stoutland	Audino
Garbodor	Minccino	Cinccino
Gothita	Gothorita	Gothitelle
Emolga	Joltik	Galvantula
Ferroseed	Ferrothorn	Klink
Klang	Klinklang	Elgyem
Beheeyem	Stunfisk	Golurk
Thundurus	Thundurus (Therian Forme)	Zekrom
Genesect	Espurr	Meowstic
Spritzee	Aromatisse	Swirlix
Slurpuff	Inkay	Malamar
Skrelp	Dragalge	Helioptile
Heliolisk	Amaura	Aurorus
Dedenne	Goomy	Sliggoo
Goodra	Xerneas	Grubbin
Charjabug	Vikavolt	Oranguru
Silvally	Togedemaru	Mimikyu
Drampa	Tapu Koko	Tapu Lele
Solgaleo	Lunala	Nihilego
Xurkitree	Magearna	Naganadel
Zeraora	Meltan	Melmetal
Yamper	Boltund	Toxtricity
Obstagoon	Perrserker	Mr. Rime
Pincurchin	Morpeko	Dracozolt
Arctozolt	Duraludon	Drakloak
Dragapult	Regieleki

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Thunderbolt is considered as the primary weapon among all Electric-type moves. This move has 100 accuracy, a chance to deal paralysis, and can be used as Max Lightning when the user is Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed.

Thunderbolt vs Thunder

A common question encountered when choosing moves for Pokemon is which Electric-type attack should be used: Thunderbolt or Thunder?

The most striking difference between these two moves is the accuracy difference. Thunderbolt, the weaker move, will always hit its target while Thunder, the stronger move, depends on the active weather in play.

It is better to use Thunderbolt for general purposes as it does not need rain to guarantee the move will land. As for rain-centric teams, Thunder is the better choice to take advantage of the move having perfect accuracy in the rain.

Do take note that Thunder can be the better choice when choosing an Electric-type move for coverage, especially for Rock and Ground-type Pokemon, as long as it will only be used as Max Lightning during Dynamax.

List of Moves that Inflict Status Conditions

Thunderbolt (TR08) Locations

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

Thunderbolt (TR08) is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 5000 Watts.

The Watt Traders' selection of TM and TRs changes everyday so make sure to check what's in stock!

How to Farm Watts Quickly

A Possible Drop from Max Raids

It's also possible to get Thunderbolt (TR08) from Electric-type Max Raid dens as a reward for defeating or catching the resident Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon.

How to Max Raid With Friends

Get from the Cram-o-Matic

It's also possible to get Thunderbolt (TR08) from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.

How to Use the Cram-o-Matic

Related Links

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