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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.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
By TM/Move Tutor
By breeding
Special move
Generation IV
| # | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Obtained with | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0111 |  |   | 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 |  |   | 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 |  | | 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.
Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Thunder Fang is a Fast Attack that has been available since September 27, 2019.
Pokémon Masters EX
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
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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
Side series games
Spin-off series games
In other languages
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