Manectric
Manectric is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Manectric has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0310 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Electric | 
| Species | Discharge Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) | 
| Weight | 40.2 kg (88.6 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Static 2. Lightning Rod Minus (hidden ability) | 
| Local № | 0079 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0074 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0081 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0294 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0067 (Sword/Shield) 0086 (Legends: Z-A) | 
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 166 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) | 
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0310 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Electric | 
| Species | Discharge Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) | 
| Weight | 44.0 kg (97.0 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Intimidate | 
| Local № | 0079 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0074 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0081 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0294 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0067 (Sword/Shield) 0086 (Legends: Z-A) | 
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 201 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
| Total | 575 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Manectric changes
- In Generations 3-4, Manectric has a base experience yield of 168.
- In Generations 3-7, Manectric has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Manectric
| 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. | 
| FireRed LeafGreen | It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen. | 
| Emerald | Because lightning falls in their vicinities, MANECTRIC were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds. | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | 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. | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts. | 
| 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. | 
| Omega Ruby | Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds. | 
| Alpha 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. | 
| Ultra Sun | Manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds. People say it can run at the same speed as lightning striking. | 
| Ultra Moon | 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. | 
| Sword | 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. | 
| Shield | It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen. | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts. | 
Mega Manectric
| Ultra Sun | Mega Evolution fills its body with a tremendous amount of electricity, but it’s too much for Manectric to fully control. | 
|---|---|
| Ultra Moon | Too much electricity has built up in its body, irritating Manectric. Its explosive speed is equal to that of a lightning bolt. | 
Moves learned by Manectric
Moves learnt by level up
Manectric learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Fang | Fire |  | 65 | 95 | 
| 1 | Leer | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 8 | Thunder Shock | Electric |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 12 | Thunder Wave | Electric |  | — | 90 | 
| 16 | Spark | Electric |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 20 | Bite | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 22 | Eerie Impulse | Electric |  | — | 100 | 
| 24 | Thunder Fang | Electric |  | 65 | 95 | 
| 28 | Roar | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 30 | Snarl | Dark |  | 55 | 95 | 
| 36 | Charge | Electric |  | — | — | 
| 40 | Thunderbolt | Electric |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 44 | Wild Charge | Electric |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 50 | Thunder | Electric |  | 110 | 70 | 
Egg moves
Manectric does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Manectric is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 15 | Ice Fang | Ice |  | 65 | 95 | 
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 25 | Crunch | Dark |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 27 | Swift | Normal |  | 60 | ∞ | 
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal |  | 85 | 100 | 
| 35 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 39 | Discharge | Electric |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal |  | 150 | 90 | 
| 47 | Agility | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 50 | Overheat | Fire |  | 130 | 90 | 
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal |  | 150 | 90 | 
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 66 | Volt Switch | Electric |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 85 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 91 | Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | 
Moves learnt by level up
Manectric learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Fang | Fire |  | 65 | 95 | 
| 1 | Howl | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 1 | Leer | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric |  | — | 90 | 
| 12 | Quick Attack | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 16 | Shock Wave | Electric |  | 60 | ∞ | 
| 20 | Bite | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 24 | Thunder Fang | Electric |  | 65 | 95 | 
| 30 | Roar | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 36 | Discharge | Electric |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 42 | Charge | Electric |  | — | — | 
| 48 | Wild Charge | Electric |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 54 | Thunder | Electric |  | 110 | 70 | 
| 60 | Electric Terrain | Electric |  | — | — | 
Egg moves
Manectric learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Manectric gen 8 learnset page.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark |  | 80 | 100 | 
| Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | 
| Discharge | Electric |  | 80 | 100 | 
| Eerie Impulse | Electric |  | — | 100 | 
| Electro Ball | Electric |  | — | 100 | 
| Fire Fang | Fire |  | 65 | 95 | 
| Headbutt | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| Ice Fang | Ice |  | 65 | 95 | 
| Spark | Electric |  | 65 | 100 | 
| Swift | Normal |  | 60 | ∞ | 
| Switcheroo | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| Thunder Fang | Electric |  | 65 | 95 | 
| Uproar | Normal |  | 90 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Manectric is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Roar | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal |  | 150 | 90 | 
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water |  | — | — | 
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel |  | 100 | 75 | 
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 25 | Thunder | Electric |  | 110 | 70 | 
| 32 | Double Team | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric |  | 60 | ∞ | 
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 42 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 43 | Volt Switch | Electric |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 44 | Rest | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 45 | Attract | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 46 | Thief | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 50 | Overheat | Fire |  | 130 | 90 | 
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric |  | 50 | 90 | 
| 58 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal |  | 150 | 90 | 
| 70 | Flash | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric |  | — | 90 | 
| 78 | Snarl | Dark |  | 55 | 95 | 
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 87 | Swagger | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 90 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 96 | Strength | Normal |  | 80 | 100 | 
Manectric sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |   |   |   |   |   |   | — | 
| Shiny |   |   |   |   |   | — | — | 
Where to find Manectric
| Ruby Sapphire | Route 118 | 
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Emerald | Route 118 | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Evolve Electrike | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| X | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Electrike | 
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ultra Moon | Route 12 | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Not available in this game | 
| Sword Shield | Axew's Eye, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Evolve Electrike | 
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Manectric questions
- What is a good moveset for Manectric?
- Why is Surge's Manectric holding Pinap Berry?
- Which of Lightning Rod and Static is best for Manectric in Sw/Sh doubles?
- Mega Ampharos or Mega Manectric?
- Help me find a place to put these extra EVs!
- What can I do to Numel and Camerupt as Electrike/Manectric?
- Breloom or Manectric to fight Water-types in an Emerald playthrough?
 View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Manectric | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ライボルト (Livolt) | 
| German | Voltenso | 
| French | Élecsprint | 
| Italian | Manectric | 
| Spanish | Manectric | 
| Korean | 썬더볼트 (sseondeobolteu) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 雷电兽 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雷電獸 | 
| English | Discharge Pokémon | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ほうでんポケモン | 
| German | Entladungs-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Décharge | 
| Italian | Pokémon Scossa | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Descarga | 
| Korean | 방전포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 放电宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 放電寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- mane
- long hair around the neck of animals
- electricity
- energy from electric currents
 
	 
 

