Manectric (Pokémon)

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Manectric Discharge Pokémon ライボルト Livolt #310 Manectric Mega Manectric Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Mega Manectric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static or Lightning Rod Manectric Cacophony Mega Manectric Cacophony Minus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Intimidate Mega Manectric Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Manectric 5'11" 1.8 m Mega Manectric 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 88.6 lbs. 40.2 kg Manectric 97.0 lbs. 44.0 kg Mega Manectric 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Manectite [[|]]
Base experience yield 168 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 166 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Manectric 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed Mega Manectric 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Manectric
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Electrike starting at level 26. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric using the Manectite.

Biology

Manectric is a canine, quadruped Pokémon. Its body is mainly blue with a spiky, yellow mane on its head and yellow tufts of fur on its haunches and around its front feet. Its mane sticks straight up and has three points. It has a jagged upper jaw, red eyes, and holes on either side of its head that seem to be its ears. Each of its paws has three claws. Its blue, spike-like tail is bent at a sharp angle.

The yellow mane on Mega Manectric is considerably larger than its previous state. The center spike on its head has shifted, and now forms a large, tilted growth that extends over its snout and has a point on either end. The remaining two head spikes are thinner, longer, and have small, pointed bulbs in place of the earholes. The mane now extends down the length of Mega Manectric's body, forming four additional spikes. One of these spikes extends down past the Pokémon’s chest and has points on both ends. The tufts of fur on its haunches are now blue and form more numerous, thinner points. While it retains the yellow tufts around its front feet, they now have two short spikes extending backward. Finally, Mega Manectric lacks the sharply angled tail of its previous state and now has red claws.

Manectric gathers electricity its mane and then discharges it. This process creates thunderclouds, which it uses in battle. Since lightning falls in its vicinity, it is said to have been born from lightning and make its nest where lightning has struck. It lives in grassy areas, and often appears in front of people.

In the anime

Manectric in the anime

Major appearances

Wattson's Manectric

Manectric made its main series debut 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.

Officer Jenny's Manectric

Officer Jenny in the Kalos region mostly use Manectric, as Growlithe and Herdier are not native to the region.

Other

An Electrike appeared in The Electrike Company!, under the ownership of Jaco. In the episode, it evolved into Manectric.

Five Manectric appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Damos. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Manectric again to attack Arceus.

Celosia's Manectric appeared in Meeting at Terminus Cave!, where it was sent out to pursue Squishy, alongside Bryony's Liepard. It was stopped in its tracks by Ash's Pikachu and Greninja. After it and Liepard were both overwhelmed by Greninja's Ash-Greninja form, Manectric used Flash to allow Team Flare to escape.

A Manectric that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Cherie's Mega Wave. Manectric was used to battle against Pikachu, Clemont's Luxray, and Volcanion. It was later freed from Cherie's control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

Minor appearances

Mega Manectric in the anime

Manectric debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, where it was used in a Double Battle alongside a Solrock.

A Manectric appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

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

A Manectric appeared in What I Did for Love!, under the ownership of a Coordinator participating in the Performance Stage of the Gardenia Contest.

A Manectric that can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.

A Trainer's Manectric appeared in Summer of Discovery!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.

A Trainer's Manectric appeared in Confronting the Dakness!.

A Trainer's Manectric appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY008 Manectric Serena's Pokédex Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric collects electricity from the air, creating a thundercloud above its head. Its mane gives off a strong electric current.

In the manga

Manectric in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Manectric in Pokémon Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Wattson's Manectric

Main article: Élec

Wattson's Electrike evolved into a Manectric prior to Short Shift for Shiftry.

In X-actly What They Wanted, Team Flare scientist Celosia owns a Manectric.

X obtained a Manectric that evolved from an Electrike in Fast-Thinking Froakie. He later named it Élec. He is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric.

In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga

In the manga adaption of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Damos 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

Manectric

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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
Generation IV Diamond It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane. SoulSilver
Generation V Black It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. White Black 2 It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. White 2
Generation VI X It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen. Y It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. Omega Ruby Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Ultra Sun Manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds. People say it can run at the same speed as lightning striking. Ultra Moon 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.

Mega Manectric

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Ultra Sun Mega Evolution fills its body with a tremendous amount of electricity, but it's too much for Manectric to fully control. Ultra Moon Too much electricity has built up in its body, irritating Manectric. Its explosive speed is equal to that of a lightning bolt.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 118 Emerald Route 118 FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Electrike Platinum Evolve Electrike HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Evolve Dream World Electrike Black 2 White 2 Route 3 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Electric) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Electrike
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Trade Ultra Moon Route 12

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Electrike Trozei! Endless Level 51, Endless Level 57, Forever Level 1, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Electrike Ranger Olive Jungle, Jungle Relic
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Electrike MD Sky Evolve Electrike Ranger: GS Layuda Island, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: World Axle - B2F, Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain* Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 2 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Second release) Rumble World Diamond Crater: Fix-Up Factory (All Areas, Entrance Boss), Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (Special) Picross Area 09: Stage 07

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
X	2014 Korean World Championship Series Manectric	All	South Korea	50	July 5, 2014

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Manectite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Manectric

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.

Mega Manectric

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Total: 575	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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1010 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1313 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 1616 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1919 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 2424 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 3030 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 3636 Roar Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 4242 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15 4848 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 5454 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 6060 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— ——% 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15 Eerie Impulse* Electric Status — 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Scratch	Normal	Meeting at Terminus Cave!

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Thunder Shock	Manectric (EX Ruby & Sapphire 39)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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 R-000 Manectric launches orbs of electricity. It can also recharge the Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Electric Field move: (present) (Electrify ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #252 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Mega Effects 14 A vertical lightning strike erases a jagged line of Pokémon.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 140 Base Attack: 215 Base Defense: 127 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Snarl, Charge Beam Charged Attacks: Thunder, Wild Charge, Flame Burst

Evolution

Unevolved Electrike  Electric

Level 26 →

First Evolution Manectric  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Other sprites

Emerald intro's sprite

Trivia

• Mega Manectric is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 575.

Origin

It may be based on a maned wolf and a yōkai of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 Raijū, an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals, including a blue wolf wrapped in white and yellow lightning. Manectric's snout also resembles 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 Élecsprint From electric and sprint Spanish Manectric Same as English name German Voltenso From Volt and tenso Italian Manectric Same as English name Korean 썬더볼트 Thundervolt Transliteration of 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 Russian Манектрик Manektrik Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Wattson's Manectric
• Officer Jenny's Manectric
• Élec
• Amp Plains tribes

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