Pokemon Who Can Learn Thunder (TR09)

This is an article for the move Thunder (TR09) 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.

Thunder (TR09) - Type and Effect

Type
Category
Power	110
Accuracy	70
PP	10
Effect	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Max Move	Max Lightning Power: 140
TM / TR	TR09

This attack has a 30% chance of inflicting Paralysis on the opponent.

Pokemon That Learn Thunder (TR09)

By Default

Raichu	Alolan Raichu	Heliolisk

By Level Up

Pikachu	Electabuzz	Jolteon
Zapdos	Elekid	Raikou
Electrike	Manectric	Electivire
Thundurus	Thundurus (Therian Forme)	Zekrom
Helioptile	Dedenne

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	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
Aggron	Electrike	Manectric
Absol	Regirock	Regice
Registeel	Latias	Latios
Kyogre	Groudon	Rayquaza
Jirachi	Shinx	Luxio
Luxray	Drifloon	Drifblim
Lopunny	Mime Jr.	Munchlax
Magnezone	Lickilicky	Rhyperior
Electivire	Porygon-Z	Froslass
Rotom	Heat Rotom	Wash Rotom
Frost Rotom	Fan Rotom	Mow Rotom
Uxie	Mesprit	Azelf
Dialga	Palkia	Regigigas
Giratina	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Victini
Stoutland	Audino	Cinccino
Solosis	Duosion	Reuniclus
Emolga	Galvantula	Ferrothorn
Klinklang	Stunfisk	Thundurus
Thundurus (Therian Forme)	Zekrom	Genesect
Aromatisse	Slurpuff	Dragalge
Helioptile	Heliolisk	Aurorus
Dedenne	Goodra	Xerneas
Vikavolt	Oranguru	Togedemaru
Mimikyu	Drampa	Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele	Solgaleo	Lunala
Nihilego	Xurkitree	Zeraora
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

Thunder is one of the most iconic moves in Pokemon battling and one of the strongest Electric-type moves.

Excellent Against Rain Teams

Thunder will hit 70% of the time but will have perfect accuracy when it is raining.

Most Water-type teams will rely on the rain as it boosts their Water-type moves. For Thunder users, this weather is the chink in the armor for rain-centric teams as Thunder can now always hit its target.

It is important to know, however, that once rain is replaced by the sun, Thunder will only have 50% accuracy.

Thunder vs Thunderbolt

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

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

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

Thunder (TR09) Locations

Get From Three-Point Pass

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Thunder (TR09) can be found in the Three-Point Pass area of the Crown Tundra DLC.

Three-Point Pass Map and Obtainable Pokemon

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

Thunder (TR09) is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 8000 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 Thunder (TR09) 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 Thunder (TR09) 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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