Manectric Pokemon Guide

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Manectric Pokemon Guide

Manectric is an Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3, known for its high Speed, strong Special Attack, lightning-themed mane and Mega Evolution. This guide covers Manectric’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Manectric and more.

Normal Form

Manectric

Shiny Form

Shiny Manectric

Mega Evolution

Mega Manectric

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Manectric guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Manectric Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Abilities	Evolution
Mega Manectric	Locations
Related Guides	FAQ

Manectric Description

Manectric is the evolved form of Electrike. It discharges electricity from its mane, creates thunderclouds above its head and uses electricity to move quickly. It is a fast Electric-type attacker with a useful Mega Evolution in games where Mega Evolution is available.

Manectric Competitive Overview

Manectric is usually valued for Speed, Special Attack and Electric pressure. Standard Manectric can use Lightning Rod for Electric immunity and Special Attack boosts, while Mega Manectric adds Intimidate, higher Speed and stronger special attacking power. Its biggest issues are limited bulk and a Ground weakness, so it often works best as a fast pivot with Volt Switch and coverage moves.

Manectric Quick Facts

National Dex:
#0310

Type:
Electric

Species:
Discharge Pokemon

Height:
4 ft 11 in / 1.5 m / 150 cm

Weight:
88.6 lbs / 40.2 kg

Abilities:
Static, Lightning Rod, Minus Hidden Ability

Manectric Stats

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

105

Special Defense

Speed

105

Best Manectric Moves Across Pokemon Games

Thunderbolt

Electric

Reliable special Electric damage with strong accuracy and consistent STAB pressure.

Volt Switch

Electric

Lets Manectric attack and pivot, which fits its fast hit-and-run role.

Overheat

Fire

Important coverage for Grass and Steel-type Pokemon when available.

Flamethrower

Fire

A steadier Fire coverage option when accuracy and repeat use matter more than burst damage.

Thunder Wave

Electric

Gives Manectric speed control and team utility against faster threats.

Snarl

Dark

Lowers opposing Special Attack and helps Manectric support teammates.

Thunder Fang

Electric

Physical Electric coverage that can add flinch and paralysis chances in many games.

Crunch

Dark

Useful physical Dark coverage in games where Manectric wants mixed options.

All Manectric Moves

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
1	Howl	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
12	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
16	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	–
20	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
24	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
30	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
36	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
42	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
48	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
54	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
60	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
TM	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic Fangs	Psychic	Physical	85	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Rising Voltage	Electric	Special	70	100

Manectric Weaknesses, Resistances and Immunities

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying, Steel

Immunities

None by typing. Electric-type attacks are absorbed if Manectric has Lightning Rod.

Manectric Abilities

Static

May paralyze a Pokemon that makes direct contact with Manectric.

Lightning Rod

Draws in Electric-type moves and boosts Manectric’s Special Attack instead of taking damage.

Minus

Manectric’s hidden ability. It boosts Special Attack when an ally has Plus or Minus in applicable battle formats.

Intimidate

Mega Manectric’s ability. It lowers the opposing Pokemon’s Attack when Mega Manectric enters battle.

Manectric Evolution

Electrike evolves into Manectric starting at level 26. Manectric can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric in games where Mega Evolution and Manectite are available.

#0309 Electrike

Level 26
Evolves into Manectric

#0310 Manectric

Mega Evolution
Mega Evolves with Manectite where available

Mega Manectric

Mega Manectric keeps Manectric’s Electric typing and changes its ability to Intimidate. Its Speed and Special Attack become much stronger, making it a fast special attacker and pivot in games where Mega Evolution is available.

Where to Find Manectric

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Red	Not available because Manectric had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Manectric had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Manectric had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Manectric had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Manectric had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Manectric had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Ruby	Route 118.
Pokemon Sapphire	Route 118.
Pokemon Emerald	Route 118.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve from Electrike.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve from Electrike.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve from Electrike.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Black	Not available in this game.
Pokemon White	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon X	Friend Safari.
Pokemon Y	Friend Safari.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve from Electrike.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve from Electrike.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Route 12.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Sword	Axew’s Eye, Giant’s Cap and Giant’s Seat.
Pokemon Shield	Axew’s Eye, Giant’s Cap and Giant’s Seat.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve from Electrike.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve from Electrike.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Found in Lysandre Labs. Available as an Alpha Pokemon in Wild Zone 9 and Wild Zone 20. Can also appear in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Manectric
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Manectric FAQ

What type is Manectric?

Manectric is a pure Electric-type Pokemon.

What does Manectric evolve from?

Manectric evolves from Electrike starting at level 26.

Can Manectric Mega Evolve?

Yes. Manectric can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric in games where Mega Evolution and Manectite are available.

Where can Manectric be found in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current Pokemon Legends Z-A guides list Manectric in Lysandre Labs, as an Alpha Pokemon in Wild Zone 9 and Wild Zone 20, and in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC.

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