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manectric
Generation III · #0310 — Discharge Pokémon
Manectric, known as the Discharge Pokémon, is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III that represents the natural force of electrical storms given form. As the evolved form of Electrike, Manectric becomes a formidable electric-type powerhouse at level 26, embodying the raw energy of lightning itself. With a base stat total of 475, Manectric specializes in Special Attack and Speed, both reaching 105, making it a swift and potent special attacker in battle. Standing 1.5 meters tall and weighing 40.2 kilograms, this canine Pokémon has become a staple of Electric-type teams across multiple generations. Its National Pokédex number of #310 places it among the first wave of Hoenn region discoveries, and its design has resonated with trainers for over two decades.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
40.2kg
Category
Discharge Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.
Manectric Biology & Physical Characteristics
Manectric is a quadrupedal, canine-type Pokémon with a distinctive appearance built entirely around the concept of electrical discharge. Its body is predominantly blue, providing a striking contrast to the bright yellow spiky mane that crowns its head and extends upward in three prominent points. This mane is far more than decorative; according to various Pokédex entries, it serves as the primary organ for gathering and storing atmospheric electricity. Additional yellow tufts of fur adorn its haunches and surround its front paws, creating a cohesive electrical aesthetic. The Pokémon possesses a jagged upper jaw, piercing red eyes, and distinctive holes on either side of its head that function as ears. Its tail is notably blue and spike-like, bent at a sharp angle that adds to its electrified appearance. Each of its four paws terminates in three sharp claws, suited for gripping during its terrestrial lifestyle.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Manectric Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Manectric maintains a balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for equal representation of both sexes within the species. As a member of the Field Egg Group, Manectric can breed with numerous other Pokémon of compatible types, though it requires another Pokémon from the same group to produce offspring. When Manectric breeds, it produces Electrike eggs that hatch after 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel. The hatch rate is consistent regardless of the gender of the breeding Manectric, ensuring equal opportunity for trainers to acquire either male or female offspring. The base happiness value of Manectric is 70, indicating a moderately friendly disposition that improves with proper care and training. This moderate happiness level suggests that Manectric, while not inherently unfriendly, requires genuine effort and bonding from its trainer to reach maximum affection, mirroring the elusive and independent nature described in its Pokédex entries.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
tm05
xd
tm05
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ultra sun ultra moon
tm05
sun moon
+584 more TMs/HMs
manectric's Evolution Chain
Manectric Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Manectric evolves from Electrike at level 26, gaining significant stat boosts across multiple categories that cement its place as a serious competitive threat. The transition from Electrike to Manectric represents not merely a physical maturation but a quantum leap in electrical power and capability. More remarkably, Manectric can undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Manectric using the Manectrite, a transformation that fundamentally reshapes its physiology and combat prowess. During Mega Evolution, Manectric's most striking change is the dramatic expansion of its yellow mane, which becomes considerably larger and more imposing than in its standard form. The center spike on its head undergoes a fascinating morphological shift, transforming into a large, tilted growth that extends prominently over its snout and terminates in sharp points on either end. Mega Manectric's base stats increase dramatically to a total of 575, with Special Attack and Speed both reaching 135, making it one of the fastest special attackers in the Pokémon world. Its ability changes to Intimidate, further enhancing its battle presence and allowing it to weaken opponent attack stats upon entering battle.
Where to Find
hoenn route 118
hoenn
alola route 12
alola
Manectric Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Manectric inhabits grasslands and savannas, preferring open environments where atmospheric electricity can be freely gathered and discharged. The Pokédex reveals that this species rarely appears before people, maintaining an elusive nature that adds to its mystique. Most intriguingly, Manectric is said to nest exclusively in locations where lightning has previously struck, suggesting a mysterious connection between this Pokémon and electrical storms. During battle, Manectric demonstrates its most dramatic behavior: it creates thunderclouds directly above its head, from which it can generate devastating lightning bolts. The constant discharge of electricity from its mane occasionally ignites forest fires, making it both a powerful force of nature and a potential ecological concern. Ancient legends attribute Manectric's origins to lightning itself, with some cultures believing these Pokémon were literally born from the sky's electrical fury, a belief supported by their unparalleled command over electrical phenomena.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
MANECTRIC discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This POKéMON creates thunderclouds above its head.
Because lightning falls in their vicinities, MANECTRIC were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds.
It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
Generation IV
It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.
Generation V
It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
Generation VI
It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.
Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.
Generation VII
Manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds. People say it can run at the same speed as lightning striking.
It stimulates its own muscles with electricity, so it can move quickly. It eases its soreness with electricity, too, so it can recover quickly as well.
Generation VIII
It stimulates its own muscles with electricity, so it can move quickly. It eases its soreness with electricity, too, so it can recover quickly as well.
It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
Manectric Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Manectric draws inspiration from the words 'mane' and 'electric,' perfectly capturing this Pokémon's defining characteristic: an electrically-charged mane. In its native Japanese, Manectric is called Livolt, a combination of 'lion' and 'volt,' emphasizing its lion-like appearance combined with electrical power. The design philosophy behind Manectric reflects a broader Generation III trend of creating Pokémon that embody natural phenomena, in this case the majesty and danger of electrical storms. The canine base design allows for a predatory grace that complements the chaotic nature of electricity, while the spiky, wild mane suggests both the wild discharge of electrical energy and the bristling fur of an animal in heightened alert. The color scheme of blue body with yellow electrical elements creates an instantly recognizable silhouette that communicates its Electric-type classification at a glance. The design successfully bridges the gap between realistic animal anatomy and the fantastical requirements of a lightning-wielding Pokémon, creating a creature that feels both plausible and magical.
Learnable Moves
Manectric can learn 69 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| odor sleuth | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Manectric Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Manectric stands as a formidable Special Attack and Speed-focused threat with a respectable base stat total of 475 that translates into meaningful power at all levels of play. Its Special Attack of 105 and Speed of 105 make it a natural fit for fast, offensively-oriented teams, capable of striking before most opponents can react. Manectric's three ability options cater to different strategic approaches: Static provides a 30% chance of paralyzing attackers on contact, potentially crippling physical threats before they can deal damage; Lightning Rod redirects single-target Electric-type moves toward Manectric while boosting its Special Attack by one stage, making it an excellent pivot for teams facing Electric-heavy opponents; and its hidden ability Minus, which multiplies its Special Attack by 1.5 when a teammate also has Plus or Minus, opens up interesting double battle strategies. Its access to moves like Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Flare Charge provides excellent offensive coverage, while Protect and Light Screen offer utility and defensive support. Mega Manectric's evolution dramatically increases its competitive viability, pushing Special Attack and Speed to 135 while simultaneously granting the Intimidate ability, which reduces opponents' Attack stats upon entry, making it a fearsome lead Pokémon or late-game cleaner in high-level tournaments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Manectric
What type is Manectric?
Manectric is a electric type Pokemon.
What does Manectric evolve from?
Manectric evolved from electrike.
What are Manectric's weaknesses?
Manectric is weak to ground type moves.
Where can I find Manectric?
Manectric can be found in hoenn route 118 (hoenn) and alola route 12 (alola).
Manectric Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Manectric has secured its place in Pokémon popular culture as one of the franchise's most recognizable Electric-types, rivaling more legendary counterparts in terms of fan affection and prevalence in competitive play. The Pokémon gained particular prominence through its association with Wattson, the Gym Leader of Mauville City in the Hoenn region, whose Mega Manectric became an iconic battle for players progressing through Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and their remakes. Beyond gaming, Manectric has appeared across the animated series, trading card game, and merchandise, establishing itself as a fan-favorite electric attacker. Its design has influenced how subsequent generations conceptualize Electric-types, demonstrating that raw speed and special power can be just as compelling as flashy legendary status. Officer Jenny's Manectric in the anime series further cemented the Pokémon's role as a dependable, powerful ally for those who trust and bond with it. The Mega Evolution mechanic has particularly elevated Manectric's status, giving it a moment of dramatic transformation that appeals to both casual players and competitive battlers. Manectric's consistent representation across multiple gaming generations, merchandising lines, and media adaptations underscores its importance to the broader Pokémon ecosystem.
Where to Find Manectric in Every Pokémon Game
Manectric's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon generations and games, though players can generally obtain Electrike, its pre-evolution, through wild encounters or breeding in most core series titles. In the original Hoenn region games, Manectric appears as the evolved form of Electrike, obtainable by reaching level 26 with its pre-evolution, making it accessible to players who progress naturally through the game's narrative. In Pokémon X and Y, Manectric receives a boosted availability designation as Pokédex #74 in the Coastal Kalos region, reflecting its popularity in the sixth generation. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the enhanced remakes of the original Hoenn games, feature Manectric as #81 in their regional Pokédex, cementing its place in the region where it originally debuted. More recent generations continue to include Manectric, with it appearing as #67 in the Galar Pokédex in Sword and Shield, and as #294 in the Alola Pokédex in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The Pokémon's continued availability across generations reflects both its popularity and its established role as a reliable Electric-type option for trainers at various stages of their journey, ensuring that new players entering the franchise have ample opportunity to train and bond with this electrifying companion.