Why Manectric Belongs in Every Dogs & Canines Collection
Find the cutest Manectric cards: Illustration Rares, promos, and binder-ready picks across English, Japanese, and Chinese TCG sets.
2024-06-19
Dogs & Canines⚡ Electric CutiesElectricGen III5ban GraphicsAtsuko NishidaDaisuke ItoEske YoshinobGIDORAHajime KusajimaHikaru KoikeHisao NakamuraIzucchK. UtsunomiyaKagemaru HimenoKen SugimoriKouki SaitouMana IbeMasakazu FukudamatchMidori HaradaMitsuhiro AritanagimisoNaoki SaitoNaoyo KimuraRyo UedaRyota MurayamaRyota SaitoSanosuke SakumaSATOSHI NAKAIShin NagasawaPokemon Species Guides
Popularity Rank: #348
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #489
2019 survey: #204
#348 / 1025
#0310
Manectric
Discharge Pokémon
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0310
Height
1.5 m
Weight
40.2 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Yellow
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Quadruped
Why collectors adore Manectric
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Manectric stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Manectric feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Bright, sparky energy — Manectric pops on-page without needing a loud holo.
- A staple in our Dogs & Canines crowd — Manectric is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Manectric from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Evolution
Ultra Rare
Mega Evolution
Double rare
Destined Rivals
Uncommon
Triumphant Light
Two Diamond
Lost Origin
Rare
Vivid Voltage
Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Rare
Celestial Storm
Rare
SM Black Star Promos
Promo
XY trainer Kit (Pikachu Libre)
None
XY trainer Kit (Pikachu Libre)
None
Roaring Skies
Uncommon
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How I'd build a Manectric spread
A workable spread formula for Manectric — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
M Manectric-EX #24a (Phantom Forces) (Rare Ultra) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Manectric #52 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Manectric binder page.
Manectric #SM130 (SM Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Manectric binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Manectric mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Manectric chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Phantom Forces
Rare Ultra
Celestial Storm
Rare
SM Black Star Promos
Promo
Mega Evolution
Ultra Rare
Mega Evolution
Double rare
Destined Rivals
Uncommon
Triumphant Light
Two Diamond
Right page
Lost Origin
Rare
Vivid Voltage
Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Rare
XY trainer Kit (Pikachu Libre)
None
XY trainer Kit (Pikachu Libre)
None
Roaring Skies
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Rare
Start with a background that echoes Manectric's electric, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Manectric
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Manectric
Scene wallpaper — Manectric
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Manectric
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Manectric (ライボルト) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Dogs & Canines, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Manectric's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "manectric cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Manectric. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Manectric — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
75
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
60
Speed
105
Total: 475
Players file Manectric around tier "Past" while Ability Static (Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Minus is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Mono-electric Manectric spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Manectric — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Manectric, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
MANECTRIC discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This POKéMON creates thunderclouds above its head.
Because lightning falls in their vicinities, MANECTRIC were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds.
A second dex beat (Ultra Sun) frames Manectric as manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Manectric shows up in Shield lore as one that rarely appears before people.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Voltenso
Spanish
Manectric
French
Élecsprint
Italian
Manectric
Japanese
ライボルト
Japanese (Romaji)
Livolt
Korean
썬더볼트
Chinese (Simplified)
雷电兽
Chinese (Traditional)
雷電獸
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