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 Manectric Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static or Lightning Rod Manectric Cacophony Cacophony Minus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Intimidate Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Manectric 5'11" 1.8 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 88.6 lbs. 40.2 kg Manectric 97.0 lbs. 44.0 kg {{{form2}}} 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 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 {{{form2}}}
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.

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 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

A Manectric appears under the ownership of the Officer Jenny of Kalos in Grooming Furfrou!, in place of Growlithe and Herdier, which are not native to the region.

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.

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

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Wattson's Manectric

In Pokémon Adventures, Wattson had an Electrike that evolved into a Manectric prior to Short Shift for Shiftry. 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 It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
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.

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)

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

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 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— ——% 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 110110 07070% 10 7070 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 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 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 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 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 VI 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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

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

• Manectric is the same height as Ethan. While many other Pokémon share this distinction, Manectric comes the closest to also weighing the same (Manectric weighs 88.6 lbs, the Trainer weighs 88.2 lbs).

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 Sseondeo'bolteu 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

Related articles

• Wattson's Manectric

External links

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