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.
Manectric can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric using the Manectite.
Biology
Manectric is a canine, quadrupedal 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.
Manectric gathers electricity in 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 grasslands and savannas, and rarely appears in front of people.
Forms
Manectric can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric.
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.
When it Mega Evolves, its speed is explosive and is equal to a lightning bolt. However, its body becomes filled with such an incredible amount of electricity that Manectric is unable to fully control it all, thereby irritating it.
Evolution
Manectric evolves from Electrike.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Mega Manectric in the anime
Major appearances
Manectric made its main series debut in Watt's with Wattson?, under the ownership of Wattson, who obtained it as an Electrike. It evolved in A Manectric Charge, where it battled Ash's Torkoal and won.
Officer Jennys in the Kalos region mostly use Manectric, as Growlithe and Herdier are not native to the region.
Other
In The Electrike Company!, Jaco's Manectric evolved from an Electrike and sent Team Rocket flying. Afterwards, Cal allowed it to bypass an upcoming test and graduate to go on to work for a power generation company.
In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, five Manectric 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.
In Meeting at Terminus Cave!, Celosia sent out a Manectric 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.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Manectric that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Cherie's Mega Wave. Manectric was used to battle 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
Manectric debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used alongside a Solrock in a Double Battle against Brendan.
A Manectric appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Numero Uno Articuno!, Noland's Manectric was living at the Battle Factory.
In What I Did for Love!, a Coordinator's Manectric competed in the Performance Stage of the Gardenia Contest.
A Manectric that can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
In Summer of Discovery!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Manectric attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A Trainer's Manectric appeared in Confronting the Dakness!.
A Trainer's Manectric appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
Pokédex entries
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| AG059
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Manectric
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Ash's Pokédex
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Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric has the ability to gather local electrical energy in its mane, and then discharge it, creating thunderclouds.
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Manectric
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. It is constantly discharging the electricity it collects in its mane.
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Manectric
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Serena's Pokédex
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Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric collects electricity from the air, creating a thundercloud above its head. Its mane gives off a strong electric current.
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In the manga
Mega Manectric in Pokémon Adventures
Arceus and the Jewel of Life
In the manga adaptation of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Damos owned a Manectric, and he used it along with his other Pokémon to attack Arceus.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Wattson's Manectric
- Main article: Élec
Wattson's Electrike evolved into a Manectric prior to Short Shrift 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.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Rald has a Manectric, as seen in Battle Between Student and Master!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Manectric (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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Hoenn
#079
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Kanto
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Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.
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| Sapphire
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Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.
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| Emerald
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Because lightning falls in their vicinities, Manectric were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds.
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It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
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It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
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Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.
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It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
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| White
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It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
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Coastal #074
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It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
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It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
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Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.
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Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.
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Manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds. People say it can run at the same speed as lightning striking.
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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.
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| Mega Manectric
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Mega Evolution fills its body with a tremendous amount of electricity, but it's too much for Manectric to fully control.
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Too much electricity has built up in its body, irritating Manectric. Its explosive speed is equal to that of a lightning bolt.
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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.
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It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
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It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Manectric
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 475
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- 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.
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Mega Manectric
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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Total: 575
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Manectric's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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(Recharge ×2)
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Min. exp.: 12
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Max. exp.: 12
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Browser entry R-147
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| Manectric launches orbs of electricity. It can also recharge the Styler.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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(Electrify ×3)
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Electrify ×1)
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| Browser entry R-106/N-164
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 70
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Mega Manectric
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
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Other sprites
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Trivia
- Mega Manectric is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 575.
Origin
Manectric has traits of a canine and 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 雷 rai (thunder), lion, live (electrically charged), and volt or bolt.
In other languages
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ライボルト Livolt
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From 雷 rai, lion, live, and volt or bolt
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Élecsprint
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From électrique and sprint
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Manectric
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Same as English name
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Voltenso
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From Volt and tenso
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 Italian
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Manectric
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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썬더볼트 Thundervolt
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From thunderbolt and volt
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 Mandarin Chinese
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雷電獸 / 雷电兽 Léidiànshòu
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From 雷電 / 雷电 léidiàn and 雷獸 / 雷兽 léishòu
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 Cantonese Chinese
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雷電獸 Lèuihdihnsau
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From 雷電 lèuihdihn and 雷獸 lèuihsau
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 Hindi
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फ़ानबोल्ट Faanbolt
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From तूफान toophan and bolt
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Манектрик Manektrik
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Transcription of English name
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ไลโวลต์ Laiwon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
Manectite (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Manectric images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
