Where to find Thunder TM in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

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In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Thunder is TM166. This is an item that can be used to teach the move Thunder to any Pokémon that can learn it. The exact location of this TM is just north of the city of Alfornada, in South Province (Area Six). It will be at the top of a tower located at the base of a waterfall. All you need to do is climb the ladder and collect the glowing, yellow Poké Ball at the top to add it to your inventory. We've outlined the exact location on the map below.

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What effect does Thunder TM have in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?

The following are the stats for TM166:

  • Effect: A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Type: Electric
  • Category: Special
  • Power: 110
  • Accuracy: 70
  • Max PP: 16 (10 at first)

What Pokémon can use Thunder TM in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?

The following Pokémon can all learn Thunder in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:

  • Miraidon
  • Kilowattrel
  • Gholdengo
  • Magneton
  • Grimer
  • Muk
  • Gastly
  • Haunter
  • Gengar
  • Pawmi
  • Sandy Shocks
  • Magnemite
  • Voltorb
  • Electrode
  • Chansey
  • Gyarados
  • Jolteon
  • Dratini
  • Farigiraf
  • Scream Tail
  • Primeape
  • Dragonair
  • Dragonite
  • Pichu
  • Mareep
  • Flaaffy
  • Ampharos
  • Bellibolt
  • Flutter Mane
  • Persian
  • Misdreavus
  • Girafarig
  • Dunsparce
  • Stantler
  • Blissey
  • Tyranitar
  • Dundunsparce
  • Iron Treads
  • Galarian Meowth
  • Slakoth
  • Slaking
  • Vigoroth
  • Zangoose
  • Shuppet
  • Banette
  • Tadbulb
  • Iron Hands
  • Meowth
  • Shinx
  • Luxio
  • Luxray
  • Pachirisu
  • Drifloon
  • Drifblim
  • Pawmo
  • Iron Thorns
  • Wigglytuff
  • Mismagius
  • Magnezone
  • Froslass
  • Rotom
  • Elektrik
  • Eelektross
  • Pawmot
  • Annihilape
  • Jigglypuff
  • Dragalge
  • Dedenne
  • Sliggoo
  • Goodra
  • Oranguru
  • Mimikyu
  • Wattrel
  • Pikachu
  • Raichu
  • Toxtricity (Amped Form)
  • Toxtricity (Low Key Form)
  • Perrserker
  • Pincurchin
  • Drakloak
  • Dragapult

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