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   Electric   Electric   Electric   Electric   Electric	Species Discharge Pokémon
Abilities Static or Lightningrod Lightningrod 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 Oblivia (past) N-164 Not in any regional Browser
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5m Metric 4'11"/1.5m 0.0m	Weight 88.6lbs Imperial 40.2kg Metric 88.6lbs/40.2kg 0.0kg
Dex color Yellow	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless 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 Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V 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.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 3.2 Arceus and the Jewel of Life 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 By a prior evolution 5.6.6 Special moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Related articles 9 External links

Biology

Physiology

Manectric largely resembles a dog or wolf. It is blue in color and has a yellow mane on its head , as well as large yellow tufts of fur on its haunches and around its front feet.

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Manectric was first seen under the ownership of Wattson. Ash's Torkoal battled against it and lost.

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

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

Minor appearances

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

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. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP042 Manectric Dawn's Pokédex Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. It is constantly discharging the electricity it collects in its mane. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Arceus and the Jewel of Life

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 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 Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

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 Generation V Black White None Evolve Dream World Electrike

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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:
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	Resistant against 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	Unaffected 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	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
Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightningrod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
Start	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Start	Howl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
4	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
9	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
12	Howl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
17	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
20	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
25	Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
30	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
37	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
42	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
49	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
54	Charge	Electric	Status	—	—%	20
61	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
66	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Manectric obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90%	5
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	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
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
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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
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

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 44+	Purified moves
Shadow End	Shadow		Refresh	Normal
Shadow Mist	Shadow		Thunder	Electric
Shadow Sky	Shadow		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 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.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

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				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.

Name origin

Manectric's name can be broken down into mane and electric.

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

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Voltenso Includes volt. French Elecsprint From electric and sprint. Korean 썬더볼트 Thunderbolt Chinese (Taiwan) 雷電獸 Léi Diàn Shòu From 雷電 and 獸.

Related articles

• Wattson's Manectric

External links

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