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{{Infobox Special Move | {{Infobox Special Move | ||
|name=Thunder | |name=Thunder | ||
|image=[[File:ThunderSSB4.png| | |image=[[File:ThunderSSB4.png|300px]] | ||
|caption=Thunder in ''SSB4''. | |caption=Thunder in ''SSB4''. | ||
|user=[[Pikachu]] | |user=[[Pikachu]] | ||
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|interwikipage=Thunder (move) | |interwikipage=Thunder (move) | ||
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{{tabber|align=center|title1=Melee|tab1= | |||
{{cquote|''Call thunderbolts down from the sky. They won't pass through terrain obstacles.''|cite=''Melee''{{'}}s instruction manual}} | {{cquote|''Call thunderbolts down from the sky. They won't pass through terrain obstacles.''|cite=''Melee''{{'}}s instruction manual}} | ||
|title2=Brawl|tab2= | |||
{{cquote|''Call forth a huge bolt of lightning that shoots straight down. It does not travel through platforms.''|cite=''Brawl''{{'}}s instruction manual}} | {{cquote|''Call forth a huge bolt of lightning that shoots straight down. It does not travel through platforms.''|cite=''Brawl''{{'}}s instruction manual}} | ||
|title3=3DS|tab3= | |||
{{cquote|''Call down lightning to strike opponents.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}} | {{cquote|''Call down lightning to strike opponents.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}} | ||
|title4=Pikachu (Ultimate)|tab4= | |||
{{cquote|''Calls down a lightning strike that deals more damage to opponents if the bolt hits Pikachu.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List (Pikachu)}} | {{cquote|''Calls down a lightning strike that deals more damage to opponents if the bolt hits Pikachu.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List (Pikachu)}} | ||
{{cquote|''Calls down thunder from above to hurt nearby opponents. However, Pichu also takes a small amount of damage.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List (Pichu)}} | |title5=Pichu (Ultimate)|tab5= | ||
{{cquote|''Calls down thunder from above to hurt nearby opponents. However, Pichu also takes a small amount of damage.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List (Pichu)}}}} | |||
'''Thunder''' ({{ja|かみなり|Kaminari}}, ''Thunder'') is [[Pikachu]] and [[Pichu]]'s [[down special move]]. | '''Thunder''' ({{ja|かみなり|Kaminari}}, ''Thunder'') is [[Pikachu]] and [[Pichu]]'s [[down special move]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
When used, the Pokémon yells as a bolt of lightning drops from the sky, damaging opponents in the Thunder's path. Upon hitting the user, a large shockwave is created, which deals more damage and knockback than the regular bolt, along with granting temporary invincibility to the user (this is best seen when using it on a [[Blast Box]], where the Blast Box is destroyed, but the user isn't harmed). The lightning blast stalls the user in place for a while, so they can act more quickly if they are not stuck. | When used, the Pokémon yells as a bolt of lightning drops from the sky, damaging opponents in the Thunder's path. Upon hitting the user, a large shockwave is created, which deals more damage and knockback than the regular bolt, along with granting temporary invincibility to the user (this is best seen when using it on a [[Blast Box]], where the Blast Box is destroyed, but the user isn't harmed). The lightning blast stalls the user in place for a while, so they can act more quickly if they are not stuck. | ||
==Origin== | |||
[[File:Thunder.png|thumb|left|Thunder in Generation VII ''Pokémon'' games.]] | |||
Thunder is based on the move of the same name in the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'']] games, introduced in the first generation. Thunder is a powerful special Electric-type attack, being one of the the strongest Electric-type attack in every generation in terms of base power. It has a notable drawback, however: its relatively low accuracy (but certain weather effects can decrease or increase its accuracy). However, it can hit Pokémon that are preparing to use [[Fly]], while most other attacks fail against them, which is reflected in the fact that in the ''Smash Bros.'' games, Thunder can hit airborne opponents. | |||
In every generation, Pikachu is able to learn Thunder though leveling up, usually being one of the last moves it learns that way. Pikachu can also learn the move via {{s|bulbapedia|TM25}} in every generation so far; this TM is also the only way Pichu can learn the move. | |||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
:{{Main|Pikachu (SSBB)/Down special}} | :{{Main|Pikachu (SSBB)/Down special}} | ||
[[File:SSBB Thunder Wall.gif|thumb|Thunder connecting with Pikachu in midair repeatedly in ''Brawl'', showing a wall of Thunders being used as an [[edgeguarding]] technique.]] | |||
Thunder in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' functions exactly like it did in ''Melee'', except with more [[KO]] potential. It can also go through platforms in the upper portion of the move. | Thunder in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' functions exactly like it did in ''Melee'', except with more [[KO]] potential. It can also go through platforms in the upper portion of the move. | ||
An interesting property of this is that if this attack connects with Pikachu in mid-air, Pikachu will bounce upwards a bit. Due to its startup time, it won't aid much in recovery, but is useful to [[guard break]], especially against spikers. If used near the edge of a stage, the Thunder can create a wall of electricity to prevent a recovering opponent (especially if [[Thunder Jolt]]s are sent out beforehand), best if they try to go for the ledge. | An interesting property of this is that if this attack connects with Pikachu in mid-air, Pikachu will bounce upwards a bit. Due to its startup time, it won't aid much in recovery, but is useful to [[guard break]], especially against spikers. If used near the edge of a stage, the Thunder can create a wall of electricity to prevent a recovering opponent (especially if [[Thunder Jolt]]s are sent out beforehand), best if they try to go for the ledge. | ||
===Reverse Thunder=== | ===Reverse Thunder=== | ||
In ''Brawl'', Thunder can be reversed by pushing the [[control stick]]/[[d-pad]] in the opposite direction in the first few [[frame]]s. Though useless on the ground, when performed in midair with momentum, the momentum will be reversed, pushing Pikachu in the opposite direction. | In ''Brawl'', Thunder can be reversed by pushing the [[control stick]]/[[d-pad]] in the opposite direction in the first few [[frame]]s. Though useless on the ground, when performed in midair with momentum, the momentum will be reversed, pushing Pikachu in the opposite direction. | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
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This remains unchanged from ''Brawl''. However, it is less useful and it still involves meteor smashing. | This remains unchanged from ''Brawl''. However, it is less useful and it still involves meteor smashing. | ||
== | ===Customization=== | ||
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Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations: | Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations: | ||
{{CustomSet|Pikachu|Down|name1=Thunder|desc1=A lightning strike that deals more damage to opponents if the bolt hits you.|name2=Thunder Burst|desc2=An electrical burst around you that sends opponents flying.|name3=Distant Thunder|desc3=The thundercloud will appear higher up. Deal more damage near the cloud.|altlink1=Thunder (Pikachu)}} | {{CustomSet|Pikachu|Down|name1=Thunder|desc1=A lightning strike that deals more damage to opponents if the bolt hits you.|name2=Thunder Burst|desc2=An electrical burst around you that sends opponents flying.|name3=Distant Thunder|desc3=The thundercloud will appear higher up. Deal more damage near the cloud.|altlink1=Thunder (Pikachu)}} | ||
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==Use by other Pokémon== | ==Use by other Pokémon== | ||
There are also Pokémon other than Pikachu and Pichu that have used Thunder: | |||
*[[Rayquaza]] - In ''Brawl'', when Rayquaza is brought down to low HP levels during the [[Boss]] fight against it, Rayquaza may use Thunder. Rayquaza will fly up, circle a few times, then let a thunderbolt loose beneath it. This attack can [[Shield break|break shields]] easily due to its quick consecutive hits, and can bring characters upward, but does not have any real knockback, despite causing high damage. | *[[Rayquaza]] - In ''Brawl'', when Rayquaza is brought down to low HP levels during the [[Boss]] fight against it, Rayquaza may use Thunder. Rayquaza will fly up, circle a few times, then let a thunderbolt loose beneath it. This attack can [[Shield break|break shields]] easily due to its quick consecutive hits, and can bring characters upward, but does not have any real knockback, despite causing high damage. | ||