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It may be based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''[[wp:Raiju|raijū]]'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals. | It may be based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''[[wp:Raiju|raijū]]'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals. | ||
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Manectric's name can be broken down into ''mane'' and ''electric''. | Manectric's name can be broken down into ''mane'' and ''electric''. Alternatively, "manticore" 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''. | ''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''. | ||
