Name origin

mane
long hair around the neck of animals such as lions
electricity
energy from electric currents


Manectric artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 310
Type Electric
Species Discharge Pokémon
Height 4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight 88.6 lbs (40.2 kg)
Abilities Lightningrod
Static
Minus (Dream World)
Local № 079 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Raiboruto

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 168
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

Manectric stats

The base stats for Manectric are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 75
139 - 273
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 105
193 - 339
Sp. Def 60
112 - 240
Speed 105
193 - 339
Total 475

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Manectric learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
1 HowlNormalStatus--
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
4 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
9 LeerNormalStatus-100
12 HowlNormalStatus--
17 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
20 SparkElectricPhysical65100
25 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
30 BiteDarkPhysical60100
37 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
42 RoarNormalStatus-100
49 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
54 ChargeElectricStatus--
61 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
66 ThunderElectricSpecial12070

Manectric learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
1 HowlNormalStatus--
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
4 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
9 LeerNormalStatus-100
12 HowlNormalStatus--
17 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
20 SparkElectricPhysical65100
25 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
30 BiteDarkPhysical60100
37 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
42 RoarNormalStatus-100
49 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
54 ChargeElectricStatus--
61 ThunderElectricSpecial12070

Egg moves

Manectric learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Manectric egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
CurseGhostStatus--
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
SwitcherooDarkStatus-100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
Ice FangIcePhysical6595
Fire FangFirePhysical6595
DischargeElectricSpecial80100
Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
Electro BallElectricSpecial-100

Manectric learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Manectric egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
CurseGhostStatus--
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
SwitcherooDarkStatus-100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
Ice FangIcePhysical6595
Fire FangFirePhysical6595
DischargeElectricSpecial80100

Move Tutor moves

Manectric can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--

Manectric can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Manectric is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Manectric is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Manectric is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Manectric sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Manectric normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Manectric shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Manectric normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Manectric shiny sprite

See all Manectric sprites


Where to find Manectric

Sapphire
Ruby
Route 118
Emerald Route 118

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Manectric questions