Manectric

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Manectric is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Discharge Pokémon.

Manectric has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	310
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 №	079 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 074 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 081 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 294 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 067 (Sword/Shield)

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Manectric.

Static ability Lightning Rod ability Minus ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			0					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	310
Type	Electric
Species	Discharge Pokémon
Height	1.8 m (5′11″)
Weight	44.0 kg (97.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Intimidate
Local №	079 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 074 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 081 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 294 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 067 (Sword/Shield)

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Manectric.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Evolution chart

#309
Electrike
Electric

(Level 26)

#310
Manectric
Electric

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

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Manectric learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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 egg moves page.

Move	Type	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	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

Moves learnt by level up

Manectric learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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 Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Manectric egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Spark	Electric	65	100
Switcheroo	Dark	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Manectric can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Rising Voltage	Electric		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Manectric is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
66	Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95
67	Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
68	Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
76	Round	Normal	60	100
80	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
85	Snarl	Dark	55	95
90	Electric Terrain	Electric	—	—
93	Eerie Impulse	Electric	—	100

Moves learnt by TR

Manectric is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
02	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
32	Crunch	Dark	80	100
35	Uproar	Normal	90	100
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
43	Overheat	Fire	130	90
80	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
86	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
97	Psychic Fangs	Psychic	85	100

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Manectric sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny						—

See all Manectric sprites

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

Answers to Manectric questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Manectric
Japanese	ライボルト (Livolt)
German	Voltenso
French	Élecsprint

Name origin

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