Thunder Wave: every Pokémon card with this attack
2 different Pokémon use Thunder Wave in Standard, across Lightning type. The cost changes from card to card — from 1 Energy up to 2 Energy — so check which version you're playing. The strongest version, on Mareep, prints 20 damage. That beats 32% of all 1-Energy attacks in Standard.
- Cards
- 2
- Top damage
- 20
- Cheapest cost
- 1 Energy
Standard cards with Thunder Wave
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mareep Chaos Rising | Lightning | Thunder Wave LC | 20 | 70 | 1 |
| Zapdos Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Thunder Wave L | — | 120 | 1 |
Similar 1-Energy attacks
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
More: best 1-Energy attacks · all attack pages · what + and × mean
Questions people ask
Which Pokémon have the attack Thunder Wave?
Mareep and Zapdos — 2 Standard cards in total.
How much damage does Thunder Wave do?
Up to 20 (on Mareep), but it varies by card — as little as 0.
How much Energy does Thunder Wave cost?
Between 1 and 2 Energy, depending on the card.
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