Thunder Shock (move)

Thunder Shock (Japanese: でんきショック Electric Shock), formatted as ThunderShock prior to Pokémon X and Y, is a damage-dealing move introduced in Generation I.

Generation I
ThunderShock inflicts damage and has a 10% chance of the target. ThunderShock cannot paralyze Pokémon.

Generations II to V
ThunderShock can now paralyze Electric-type Pokémon.

ThunderShock can be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining extra four appeal points if was used in the prior turn.

Generation VI
Thunder Shock can no longer paralyze Electric-type Pokémon once again, due to them now being immune to.

Thunder Shock can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if was used in the prior turn.

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
uses Thunder Shock as its custom neutral special 3, replacing. It doesn't travel as far and is less powerful than Thunder Jolt, but at the end of the attack there is a burst of electricity, which deals more damage.

Pokémon GO

 * Prior to an update to Niantic's servers on July 30, 2016, Thunder Shock had an energy gain of 7%.
 * Prior to an update to Niantic's servers on February 16, 2017, Thunder Shock had a power of 5, an energy gain of 8%, and a duration of 0.6 seconds.
 * Prior to an update to Niantic's servers on February 21, 2017, Thunder Shock had a power of 6, an energy gain of 9%, and a duration of 1.1 seconds.

and may only know this move if they were obtained before February 16, 2017.

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In other languages
Donnerschock Impactrueno Éclair Tuonoshock でんきショック 电击（招式）