Manectric (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Manectric (disambiguation).

Manectric ライボルト Livolt #310
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Electric ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Discharge Pokémon
Abilities Static or Lightningrod Lightningrod Blue-Striped ----- Minus Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #079 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-147 Almia R— Oblivia R-106 N-164
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 88.6 lbs. Imperial 40.2 kg Metric 88.6 lbs./40.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 168 Battle Exp.: 1681*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Manectric (Japanese: ライボルト Livolt) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Electrike starting at level 26.

Biology

Physiology

Manectric largely resembles a dog or wolf. Its body is mainly blue in color and it has a spiky, yellow mane on its head that sticks straight up, as well as large yellow tufts of fur on its haunches and around its front feet. Its blue, spike-like tail sticks straight up. The outline of its mouth is jagged and there are two small holes where its ears appear to be.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Manectric can discharge electricity from its mane to create thunderstorms and thunderclouds in the atmosphere. The sparks can often start fires. Like its pre-evolution Electrike, it generates the electricity in its fur and mane from the friction caused when it runs. The electricity it discharges ranges from a weak shock such as Thunder Wave to paralyze the opponent, to a strong Thunderbolt to deal large amounts of damage. Manectric also has the ability to learn the Fire-type moves Flamethrower, Overheat, and Fire Fang. Since Manectric is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Manectric is an independent Pokémon; it rarely appears before humans. This may be due to the fact that it summons storm clouds upon entering a battle.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

They can be found in grassy areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Manectric in the anime

Major appearances

Wattson's Manectric

Manectric was first seen in the main series under the ownership of Wattson who obtained it as an Electrike in Watt's with Wattson? It evolved in A Manectric Charge where it battled against Ash's Torkoal and won.

Other

An Electrike that evolved into Manectric appeared in The Electrike Company!

Minor appearances

Manectric made its debut in the opening of Jirachi: Wish Maker where it was used in a Double Battle alongside a Solrock.

A Manectric appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Manectric made a cameo in Numero Uno Articuno! as one of Noland's Pokémon.

A Manectric appears in Arceus and the Jewel of Life as one of the Pokémon under Damos's ownership.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG059 Manectric Ash's Pokédex Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric has the ability to gather local electrical energy in its mane, and then discharge it, creating thunder clouds.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP042 Manectric Dawn's Pokédex Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. It is constantly discharging the electricity it collects in its mane.

In the manga

Wattson and his Manectric in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Wattson's Manectric

In Pokémon Adventures, Wattson had an Electrike that evolved into a Manectric prior to VS. Kyogre & Groudon VIII. Although it held the advantage against the Nincada that Amber borrowed from Shelly, once it evolved and continually increased its speed with the Speed Boost ability, Manectric was nearly overwhelmed. However, Wattson placed his trust on the Pokémon to pin the Ninjask down and ordered a Thunder with it using itself as a lightning rod, fainting them both. However, what they didn't put into consideration is that Nincada produces a cast-off evolution when it becomes Ninjask, and a surprise attack from behind fells Wattson, sending him sinking into the ocean.

In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga

In the manga adaption of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Marcus owned a Manectric and he used it along with his other Pokémon to attack Arceus.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Rald has a Manectric as seen in Battle Between Student and Master!.

In the TCG

Main article: Manectric (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Trozei!: Lucy Fleetfoot owns a Manectric.
• Manectric makes an appearance in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. It, along with eight Electrike, attack the player and the Partner the same way that the Luxray and the Luxio Tribe did. They mainly replace Luxray and the Luxio Tribe since Shinx is an available candidate for the Player or Partner.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds. Sapphire Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head. Emerald Because lightning falls in their vicinities, Manectric were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds. FireRed It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Route 118 Emerald Rare Route 118 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Electrike Platinum None Evolve Electrike HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Dream World Electrike or Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 3 (Hidden Hollow)* Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Electrike
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 51 Endless Level 57 Forever Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Electrike
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Evolve from Electrike
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Layuda Island Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: World Axle - B2F Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 475	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 17/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightningrod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 099 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1212 Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1717 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 2020 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 2525 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 3030 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 3737 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 4242 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4949 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 5454 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 6161 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15 6666 Thunder Electric Special 120120 07070% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Manectric Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Manectric Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Manectric Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Manectric Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100%	15
	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20
	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
	Switcheroo	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Manectric in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Manectric in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Manectric Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Manectric Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Manectric can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Manectric cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Manectric Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Manectric Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Manectric Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Manectric Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 44+	Purified moves
Shadow End	File:Box xd 310.png	Refresh	Normal
Shadow Mist		Thunder	Electric
Shadow Sky		Rain Dance	Water
--		Bite	Dark

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 310.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Thunder Meadow Phrases 51%-100% HP Lightning becomes my energy! 26%-50% HP My health has gone down by half. That's not good. 1%-25% HP I'm finished... My lightning energy is just about gone... Level up I've leveled up! I'm brimming with the power of lightning! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! I'm brimming with the power of lightning!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×2) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 12 Max. exp.: 12 Browser entry   Manectric launches orbs of electricity. It can also recharge the Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Electric ) Past ( Normal ) (Electrify ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Electrike  Electric

Level 26 →

First Evolution Manectric  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Manectric images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

It may be based on a maned wolf and a youkai of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 raijū, an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals, including a tiger, monkey, and blue wolf wrapped in white and yellow lightning. Manectric is highly likely based on its wolf forme, while the Pokémon Raikou is based on its tiger forme. It's snout seems to also look like a crocodile clip.

Name origin

Manectric may be a combination of mane and electric.

Livolt may be a combination of lion or live (referring to a wire actively carrying an electric current) and volt. It may also be a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and bolt.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ライボルト Livolt From lion, live, 雷 rai, volt, and bolt French Elecsprint From electric and sprint Spanish Manectric Same as English name German Voltenso Contains volt Italian Manectric Same as English name Korean 썬더볼트 Thunderbolt Literally the English word thunderbolt Mandarin Chinese 雷電獸 / 雷电兽 Léidiànshòu From 雷電 léidiàn, the Japanese 雷獣 raijū, and 獸 shòu Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Wattson's Manectric

External links

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