Manectric

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): XY trainer Kit (Pikachu Libre)
Rarity (source): None
Illustrator: match
Source reference: tk-xy-p-22

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The Pokémon’s story

Manectric generally avoids humans and is said to hide where lightning has already struck. Its mane releases electricity and can collect it from the atmosphere. When it enters battle, thunderclouds form above it; sparks from its coat can even start forest fires. It also sends current through its limbs to gain speed. The Pokédex thus depicts an elusive animal whose presence transforms the surrounding air and landscape.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

An isolated thundercloud may signal Manectric’s presence below, according to Pokémon Ultra Sun. The Pokédex describes it as being as fast as lightning. Pokémon Ultra Moon adds that it circulates electricity through its limbs to ease muscle pain.

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Card details

HP: 90
Type (source): Lightning
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Electrike
Pokédex number: 310
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Fighting ×2
Resistance (source): Metal -20

Printed card text — English

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Description from the source

It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.

Attacks

Random Spark

This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Bite

Damage: 40

Documented variants

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Normal
normal · standard

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