Thunder Fang (move)

Thunder Fang かみなりのキバ Thunder Fang

Battles Type  Electric Category  Physical PP  15 (max. 24) Power  65 Accuracy  95% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation IV TM66 in Pokémon Sword and Shield Move Tutor in Pokémon Legends: Arceus TM009 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Quite an appealing move.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Thunder Fang (Japanese: かみなりのキバ Thunder Fang) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation IV. It was TM66 in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is TM009 in Generation IX.

It can be thought of as a counterpart to Ice Fang and Fire Fang, having similar names and effects.

Effect

Generation IV

Thunder Fang deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the opponent. It also has an independent 10% chance of causing the target to flinch, if the user attacks before the target.

Generation V onwards

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

Thunder Fang is no longer affected by King's Rock.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Thunder Fang has a 20% chance of paralyzing the target. It also lowers the target's action speed.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Physical PP  15 Agile Strong Power  65  50  80 Accuracy  95%  95%  100% Action speed modifier Self  0  0  +5 Target  +3  +5  +3 Additional effect Chance  20%  20%  40% Turns  3  2  4    ?  ? May inflict the target with paralysis Lowers the target's action speed

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSSPBR The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed. BWB2W2 The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSP SV The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. LA The user bites the target with electrified fangs to deal damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII			IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV
0024		Arbok		Field	Dragon	1	1	1	1		1		1
0059		Arcanine		Field		Field	1	1	1	1	−	−		−
0135		Jolteon		Field		Field	43	43BW 21B2W2	20	20	30	30	−	30
0142		Aerodactyl		Flying		Flying	1	1	1	1	−	−
0208		Steelix		Mineral		Mineral	1	1	1	1	1	1	−
0209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy	1	1	1	1		1		1
0210		Granbull		Field	Fairy	1	1	1	1		1		1
0229		Houndoom		Field		Field	1	1	1	1		1		1
0232		Donphan		Field		Field	1	1	1	1		1		1
0243		Raikou		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	50	50	50	50	30	30		30
0248		Tyranitar		Monster		Monster	1	1	1	1	1	1		1
0262		Mightyena		Field		Field	−	−	−	1		1		1
0295		Exploud		Monster	Field	1	1	1	1	1	1
0309		Electrike		Field		Field	33	33	33XY 19ORAS	19	24	24
0310		Manectric		Field		Field	37	37	37XY 19ORAS	19	24	24
0373		Salamence		Dragon		Dragon	1	1	1	1	−	−		−
0403		Shinx		Field		Field	33DP 29PtHGSS	29	29	29	−	−	15	−
0404		Luxio		Field		Field	38DP 33PtHGSS	33	33	33	−	−	15	−
0405		Luxray		Field		Field	42DP 35PtHGSS	35	35	35	−	−	15	−
0450		Hippowdon		Field		Field	1	1	1	1	1	1	−	1
0452		Drapion		Bug	Water 3	1	1	1	1	1	1	−
0472		Gliscor		Bug		Bug	1	1	1	1		1	−	1
0508		Stoutland		Field		Field		1	1	1	1
0644		Zekrom		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		1	1	1	1			1
0773		Silvally All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				1	1
0995		Iron Thorns		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered								1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TM/Move Tutor

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						VIII		IX
						SwSh TM66	LA Tutor	SV TM009
0024		Arbok		Field	Dragon			✔
0058		Growlithe		Field		Field	−		✔
0058		Growlithe Hisuian Form		Field		Field		−	✔
0059		Arcanine		Field		Field	✔		✔
0059		Arcanine Hisuian Form		Field		Field		✔	✔
0111		Rhyhorn		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔
0112		Rhydon		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔
0135		Jolteon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0142		Aerodactyl		Flying		Flying	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0207		Gligar		Bug		Bug		−	✔
0208		Steelix		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy			✔
0210		Granbull		Field	Fairy			✔
0228		Houndour		Field		Field			✔
0229		Houndoom		Field		Field			✔
0232		Donphan		Field		Field			✔
0243		Raikou		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0248		Tyranitar		Monster		Monster	✔		✔
0261		Poochyena		Field		Field			✔
0262		Mightyena		Field		Field			✔
0295		Exploud		Monster	Field	✔
0303		Mawile		Field	Fairy	✔
0309		Electrike		Field		Field	✔
0310		Manectric		Field		Field	✔
0336		Seviper		Field	Dragon			✔
0371		Bagon		Dragon		Dragon	−		✔
0372		Shelgon		Dragon		Dragon	−		✔
0373		Salamence		Dragon		Dragon	✔		✔
0403		Shinx		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0404		Luxio		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0405		Luxray		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0417		Pachirisu		Field	Fairy		−	✔
0443		Gible		Monster	Dragon	−	−	✔
0444		Gabite		Monster	Dragon	−	−	✔
0445		Garchomp		Monster	Dragon	−	−	✔
0449		Hippopotas		Field		Field	−	−	✔
0450		Hippowdon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0452		Drapion		Bug	Water 3	✔	−
0464		Rhyperior		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔
0472		Gliscor		Bug		Bug		✔	✔
0506		Lillipup		Field		Field	✔
0507		Herdier		Field		Field	✔
0508		Stoutland		Field		Field	✔
0551		Sandile		Field		Field	✔		✔
0552		Krokorok		Field		Field	✔		✔
0553		Krookodile		Field		Field	✔		✔
0603		Eelektrik		Amorphous		Amorphous			✔
0604		Eelektross		Amorphous		Amorphous			✔
0621		Druddigon		Dragon	Monster	✔
0632		Durant		Bug		Bug	✔
0633		Deino		Dragon		Dragon	✔		✔
0634		Zweilous		Dragon		Dragon	✔		✔
0635		Hydreigon		Dragon		Dragon	✔		✔
0644		Zekrom		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0667		Litleo		Field		Field			✔
0668		Pyroar All forms		Field		Field			✔
0696		Tyrunt		Monster	Dragon	✔
0697		Tyrantrum		Monster	Dragon	✔
0721		Volcanion		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0734		Yungoos		Field		Field			✔
0735		Gumshoos		Field		Field			✔
0744		Rockruff		Field		Field	✔		✔
0745		Lycanroc Midday Form		Field		Field	✔		✔
0745		Lycanroc Midnight Form		Field		Field	✔		✔
0745		Lycanroc Dusk Form		Field		Field	✔		✔
0773		Silvally All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0820		Greedent		Field		Field	✔		✔
0828		Thievul		Field		Field	✔
0835		Yamper		Field		Field	✔
0836		Boltund		Field		Field	✔
0844		Sandaconda		Field	Dragon	−		✔
0849		Toxtricity All forms		Human-Like		Human-Like	−		✔
0851		Centiskorch		Bug		Bug	✔
0877		Morpeko		Field	Fairy	✔		✔
0880		Dracozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0881		Arctozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0888		Zacian All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0889		Zamazenta All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0895		Regidrago		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0909		Fuecoco		Field		Field			✔
0910		Crocalor		Field		Field			✔
0911		Skeledirge		Field		Field			✔
0921		Pawmi		Field		Field			✔
0922		Pawmo		Field		Field			✔
0923		Pawmot		Field		Field			✔
0926		Fidough		Field	Mineral			✔
0927		Dachsbun		Field	Mineral			✔
0942		Maschiff		Field		Field			✔
0943		Mabosstiff		Field		Field			✔
0967		Cyclizar		Field		Field			✔
0971		Greavard		Field		Field			✔
0972		Houndstone		Field		Field			✔
0984		Great Tusk		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
0985		Scream Tail		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
0990		Iron Treads		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
0995		Iron Thorns		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
0998		Baxcalibur		Dragon	Mineral			✔
1005		Roaring Moon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
1007		Koraidon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
1014		Okidogi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
1020		Gouging Fire		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
1021		Raging Bolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
									SMUSUM	BDSP	SV
0111		Rhyhorn		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0228		Houndour		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0261		Poochyena		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0303		Mawile		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0309		Electrike		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0403		Shinx		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−
0506		Lillipup		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔
0551		Sandile		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔		−
0621		Druddigon		Dragon	Monster		✔	✔	✔
0632		Durant		Bug		Bug		✔	✔	✔
0633		Deino		Dragon		Dragon		✔	✔	✔		−
0696		Tyrunt		Monster	Dragon			✔	✔
0734		Yungoos		Field		Field				✔USUM		✔
0744		Rockruff		Field		Field				✔		−
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0111		Rhyhorn		Monster	Field	Brock's RhyhornHGSS
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0632		Durant		Bug		Bug	Dream World - Rugged Mountain
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0744		Rockruff		Field		Field	Dusk RockruffUM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Thunder Fang inflicts damage and may paralyze or flinch the enemy. This move is affected by the Muzzled status condition.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS 12 - 15 - 88% - Front Enemy No BSL 12 - 15 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDGtI 10 99 15 50 90% 98% Front Enemy No SMD 10 99 15 30 90% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Thunder Fang is a Fast Attack that has been available since September 27, 2019.

Thunder Fang
Fast Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 12 Energy boost 16 Duration 1.2 seconds Damage window 0.4 - 0.9 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 8 Energy boost 5 Turns 2
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Fast TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Thunder Fang	Physical	2	—	47	56	95	An opponent	—	Has a chance (10%) of making the target flinch. Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed.	Volkner & Luxray Scottie/Bettie & Raikou
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Star Shock Thunder Fang	Physical	Default 6★ EX		200 300	240 360	An opponent		—	This attack's power increases when the target is paralyzed.	Volkner & Luxray

Notes:

• Thunder Fang:
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of making the target flinch or leaving the target paralyzed.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Thunder Fang

★★★
Attack power	30.59765
Charge time	0.5 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	42

Description

Games Description MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It also may afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition or Cringe status condition. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたい ひるみじょうたいに かえる MDGtI It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Paralysis or Cringe status condition. SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis or make the enemy flinch.

In the anime

Shinx Stoutland Herdier Luxray
The user's teeth becomes charged with electricity. It then bites down on the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Luxray's fangs glow yellow and sparks of yellow electricity surround them. It then bites down on the opponent, and they become surrounded in yellow sparks; or, sparks of yellow electricity form inside Luxray's mouth. The sparks grow, forming into four fang-shaped, electric masses, and they stretch to the outside of its mouth. Luxray then bites down onto its opponent with the four electrical fangs.
Marble's Luxray	Luxray Vision		Debut
Volkner's Luxray	The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!		None
Clemont's Luxray	The Moment of Lumiose Truth!		None
	Shinx's fangs glow light blue and spark with light blue electricity. It then bites down on the opponent.
Angie's Shinx	Ghoul Daze!		None
	Houndoom's fangs glow yellow and sparks of yellow electricity surround them. Houndoom then bites down on the opponent.
Proprietor's Houndoom	Flint Sparks the Fire!		None
	Stoutland jumps forward and charges at the opponent. As it approaches the opponent, it opens its mouth and yellow sparks of electricity appear around its mouth. It then bites down on the opponent. When it does, both its body and the opponent become surrounded in yellow electricity.
Burgundy's Stoutland	Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!		None
	Herdier's mouth becomes surrounded with yellow sparks of electricity. It then opens its mouth and four fang-shaped bolts of yellow electricity form in front of its mouth. It then uses the bolts to bite down on the opponent. When it does, both its body and the opponent become surrounded in yellow electricity.
Cheren's Herdier	There's a New Gym Leader in Town!		None
	Luxio's fangs glow yellow and sparks of yellow electricity surround them. It then bites down on the opponent, and they become surrounded in yellow sparks.
Clemont's Luxio	A Campus Reunion!		None
	Snubbull's fangs glow yellow and sparks of yellow electricity surround them. It then bites down on the opponent, and they become surrounded in yellow sparks.
Carl's Snubbull	When Light and Dark Collide!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gliscor
The user attacks the opponent with a shocking bite
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Gliscor bites down on the opponent. Then, an orb of electric sparks surrounds the opponent.
A wild Gliscor	Grumpy Gliscor		Debut

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Luxray
The user bites down on the opponent with its electricity-covered fangs.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Luxray bites down on the opponent with its electricity-covered fangs.
Hareta's Luxray	Hearts and Spirits Collide		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 雷電牙 Lèuihdihn Ngàh * 雷牙 Lèuingàh * Mandarin 雷電牙 / 雷电牙 Léidiàn Yá * 雷牙 Léiyá * Dutch Dondertand French Crocs Éclair German Donnerzahn Greek Κεραυνόδοντες Hindi बिजली के दांत Bijali Ke Daant Indonesian Taring Halilintar Italian Fulmindenti Korean 번개엄니 Beon-gae-eomni Polish Piorunowy Kieł* Kieł Pioruna* Portuguese Brazil Presa Trovejante (Pokémon GO, BW111-present, TCG) Presa Trovão (DP059-BW039) Portugal Presa Trovão Romanian Capcana Electrică Russian Клык Грома Klyk Groma Spanish Latin America Colmillo de Trueno (DP059-DP090, BW039) Colmillo Trueno (DP179, BW111) Spain Colmillo Rayo* Colm. Rayo* Turkish Yıldırım Dişi Vietnamese Răng Nanh Sấm Sét

Variations of the move Fire Fang
Thunder Fang • Ice Fang • Fire Fang

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