TL;DR. Manectric is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 475. MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
Stat spread.
Total of 475. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Manectric in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Manectric reaches 2,340 CP at level 40 and 2,678 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Electrike family appeared on September 1, 2019.
- Electrike
- Manectric by encounter; Mega Manectric
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 5, 2026, Mega (Mega Manectric).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Manectric | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Apr 1 to Apr 8, 2026 | MegaMega Manectric | Regular rotation |
| Nov 18 to Nov 25, 2025 | MegaMega Manectric | Regular rotation |
| Jun 14 to Jun 23, 2025 | MegaMega Manectric | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2024 | MegaMega Manectric | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 16, 2023 | MegaMega Manectric | Regular rotation |
Manectric in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Manectric across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #612 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Manectric.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Manectric, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Manectric?
Manectric is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Manectric weak to?
Manectric takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Manectric resistant to?
Manectric resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Manectric evolve?
Manectric evolves from Electrike (Level 26). Manectric evolves into Mega Manectric (Mega Evolve with Manectricite (battle-only)).
What generation is Manectric from?
Manectric was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0310.
What are Manectric's base stats?
Manectric has HP 70, Attack 75, Defense 60, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 60, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Manectric's abilities?
Manectric can have the abilities Static, Lightning Rod, plus the Hidden Ability Minus.
Is Manectric legendary or mythical?
No. Manectric is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Manectric's best stat?
Manectric's highest base stat is Special Attack at 105, which ranks 16th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Manectric good?
Manectric has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Manectric's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Static does not change its matchups. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage. Minus does not change its matchups.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Manectric as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Manectric is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Static: does not change its type matchups.
Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
Minus: does not change its type matchups.
Manectric vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Manectric | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Attack | 75 | 75 | +0 |
| Defense | 60 | 65 | -5 |
| Special Attack | 105 | 84 | +21 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 68 | -8 |
| Speed | 105 | 82 | +23 |
| Total | 475 | 443 | +32 |
Manectric appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Manectric is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Manectric.
Every main-series game Manectric is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildMagenta District: Wild Zone 9 (Alpha), Lysandre Labs
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Electric-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildAxew's Eye, Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap, Rolling Fields
- RaidGiant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveElectrike (Level 26)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra SunTrade
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Electric) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveElectrike (Level 26)
Generation VObtainableEvent only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- EventEvolve Dream World Electrike
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3 (Hidden Grotto) (In the patch of dark grass)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveElectrike (Level 26)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Plains with 15 Plains points; tall grass in Rocky Beach with 10 Forest points; Wasteland with 3 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 118
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Manectric: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Manectric appears in 13 episodes.
From AG040 (2003-08-28) through XY119 (2016-05-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
Manectric in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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