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ELECTRIC

Thunder Shock

Electric-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 9 energy per 2 turns. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.

ElectricFAST · PVP
Power
4
Energy gain
9
Turns
2
DPT
2.0
EPT
4.50
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How Thunder Shock performs in Pokémon GO PvP

Fast moves run on a turn clock — Thunder Shock takes 2 turns to execute. It deals 4 damage and generates 9 energy each cycle, putting it at 2.0 damage per turn and 4.50 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.

Thunder Shock is energy-heavy — it racks up charged-move pressure fast. Pair with high-DPE close-out moves for shield-burn combos.

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Best Pokémon with Thunder Shock

Tier-list-ranked attackers that run Thunder Shock as part of their recommended moveset. Tier shown is the best slot the mons holds — sometimes general-raid, sometimes a specific type bucket.

  1. AShadow ZapdosThunder Shock + Thunderbolt
  2. AXurkitreeThunder Shock + Discharge
  3. AElectivireThunder Shock + Wild Charge
FAQ

What does Thunder Shock do in Pokémon GO?

Thunder Shock is a Electric-type fast move. In PvP it deals 4 damage and generates 9 energy over 2 turns (2.0 DPT, 4.50 EPT).

Is Thunder Shock a good move?

Thunder Shock is energy-heavy — it racks up charged-move pressure fast. Pair with high-DPE close-out moves for shield-burn combos.

Which mons learn Thunder Shock?

Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Electric type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.

Should I unlock Thunder Shock with an Elite Fast TM?

Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Thunder Shock appears in current rotation, so a normal TM will eventually land it.

For the full move database with sortable columns, see all moves. For type-effectiveness math behind STAB, see the type chart.