Why did Thunder Wave fail?

Thunder Wave can fail in Pokémon because the target is immune (Ground-types, some Abilities like Volt Absorb, or Dark-types with Prankster), already has a status condition, the move missed due to its 90% accuracy, or specific game mechanics like in Gen 2 where it had a 25% failure chance. Ground-types are naturally immune as electric moves don't affect them, making them a common reason for failure, along with the fact it's a status move that respects type immunity.
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Why does Thunder Wave fail?

For Thunder Wave only, fails if the target is immune to the move's type.
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Who is immune to Thunder Wave?

Dark types are immune to Prankster, electric is immune to paralysis, and ground is immune to Thunder Wave specifically.
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Is Thunder Wave 100% accuracy?

Effect. Thunder Wave has 100% accuracy and paralyzes the target. In the Second Pokémon generation, when an in-game opponent outside of the Battle Tower uses Thunder Wave, the move has a 25% chance to fail.
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Is Thunder Wave any good?

Thunder Wave vs.

But whereas the other attacks only have a small chance of paralyzing the victim, if Thunder Wave hits, the victim will unquestionably be paralyzed. And Thunder Wave hits often, because it is very accurate. This is a very good, if specialized, attack.
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Thunder Wave Causes Confusion

What's better, Nuzzle or Thunder Wave?

Nuzzle is essentially an upgraded Thunder Wave which can break Focus Sash and Sturdy, whilst Volt Switch is an amazing pivot move. Parabolic Charge and Charge Beam are two of the most underrated Electric moves in the whole game. Power-wise not too great, but their secondary effects can really annoy your opponent fast.
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Does Thunder Wave hit yourself?

The spell description states that the cube "originates from you". Same verbage for Cone spells. So, yep! You can choose to include yourself as the edge of the cube.
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Is Thunder Wave 100% accurate?

Changes. In Generations 1-6 , Thunder Wave has 100% accuracy.
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What is the move that never kills Pokémon?

The best Pokémon move that doesn't kill is False Swipe, which always leaves the opponent with at least 1 HP, making it perfect for catching Pokémon; other useful non-damaging or low-damage options for catching include Thunder Wave, Spore, Hypnosis, Soak, and utility moves like Fake Out or Growl.
 
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Is sleep powder better than spore?

In Pokémon, Spore is generally superior to Sleep Powder because Spore has 100% accuracy for guaranteed sleep, while Sleep Powder only hits 75% of the time, but Sleep Powder is learned by more Pokémon (most Grass types), making Spore a signature move for mushroom Pokémon (like Breloom/Amoonguss). Both put opponents to sleep for a few turns, but Spore's reliability makes it a powerful, game-changing move when available. 
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What Pokémon can't be paralyzed?

Pokémon that can't be paralyzed are typically Electric-types (immune since Gen VI) or those with the Limber ability, while some like Ground-types resist paralysis from moves like Thunder Wave; also, Pokémon with abilities like Volt Absorb, Insomnia, or held items like Sitrus Berry can negate it, plus moves like Soak can change types to allow paralysis. 
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Does Thunder Wave hurt allies?

In some cases, the power of Thunderwave can be a double-edged sword. While it has the potential to deal massive damage, it may also affect allies in the vicinity, creating a tactical challenge for the party.
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Why did Roar fail in Pokémon?

Roar will fail when used against Pokémon with the Abilities Soundproof and Suction Cups or rooted by Ingrain. Roar is reflected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce. Roar can hit a target even if it has used Protect, Detect or Spiky Shield, but will fail if the target is protected by Crafty Shield.
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Why is my Pokémon not obeying me?

Your Pokémon isn't obeying because its level exceeds the limit set by your current number of Gym Badges, especially if it's a traded Pokémon, which have stricter obedience rules; you need more badges to increase your level cap for traded Pokémon to listen, or for your own Pokémon if they were caught above the limit, but starter Pokémon always obey.
 
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Which Pokémon is 999?

The Pokémon with the Pokédex number #999 is Gimmighoul (Chest Form), a Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX (Scarlet & Violet) known for evolving into #1000 Gholdengo after collecting 999 Gimmighoul Coins. Gimmighoul has two forms, the Chest Form (number 999) and the Roaming Form, and its evolution into Gholdengo requires a specific collection of coins, symbolizing a thousand coins. 
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What is the #1 weakest Pokémon?

The weakest rare Pokémon is Cosmog. It's a psychic-type Legendary Pokémon with the same base stat total as Magikarp. Cosmog is the ultimate useless specimen with no damaging moves and only knows Splash and Teleport.
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What are the suicidal moves in Pokémon?

Explosion, Self-Destruct, Memento, Final Gambit, Healing Wish, Lunar Dance, and arguably Perish Song are all moves that faint the user while also causing an effect in battle, from Explosive power to Healing side-effects.
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Is toxic a good Pokémon move?

Toxic vs.

(For more information, see the entry on Toxic.) Toxic is widely regarded as a good move, but it's highly overrated in any situation other than forcing a powered-up victim to switch out, or in other very specific cases (eg, in combination with Leech Seed, or against the last Pokémon standing).
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Will o wisp accuracy?

In Pokémon, the move Will-O-Wisp has 85% accuracy, making it reliable but not guaranteed to hit, which can be frustrating, especially since missing it (15% chance) can cost you against strong physical attackers you're trying to burn, though it's a significant buff from its older 75% accuracy in earlier generations. It's a crucial tool for crippling physical threats by halving their Attack stat via the burn status, but players must account for its occasional misses, similar to other moves like Fire Blast. 
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What happens on a failed Thunder Wave save?

On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 thunder damage and is pushed 10 feet away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't pushed.
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Is Thunder Wave a level 1 spell?

1st level only at first, but can be upcast when you're a higher level monk.
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