Manectric

#310 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Discharge Pokémon

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Shiny

Electrike Plusle

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.

SoulSilver

Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	168

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,355 nominal steps) Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Electrike #309	Level 26	Manectric #310

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 15 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 2: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 15 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 2: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 15 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 2: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 10 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 4: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 10 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 4: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 10 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 4: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wasteland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 3 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 0: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wasteland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 3 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 0: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wasteland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 3 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 0: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 15 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 2: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 15 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 2: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 15 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 2: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 10 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 4: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 10 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 4: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 10 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 4: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wasteland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 3 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 0: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wasteland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 3 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 0: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wasteland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	41	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 3 plains points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 0: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
Start	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
Start	Howl	Status	-	-	40	The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
Start	Fire Fang	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
4	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
9	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
12	Howl	Status	-	-	40	The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
17	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
20	Spark	Physical	65	100	20	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the foe. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
25	Odor Sleuth	Status	-	-	40	Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
30	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
37	Thunder Fang	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
42	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
49	Discharge	Special	80	100	15	A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
54	Charge	Status	-	-	20	The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
61	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

			Class				Description
TM05	Roar		Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Variable	Special	30–70	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Special	150	90	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16	Light Screen		Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35	Flamethrower		Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM50	Overheat		Special	140	90	5	The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM57	Charge Beam		Special	50	90	10	The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM58	Endure		Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68	Giga Impact		Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70	Flash		Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73	Thunder Wave		Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM78	Captivate		Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk		Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift		Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger		Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Magnet Rise	Status	-	-	10	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Learn these moves before evolving. Egg, tutor and special reward origins are labeled; individual availability does not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Source			Class				Description
-	Prior evolution: egg	Crunch		Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
-	Prior evolution: egg	Curse	???	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
-	Prior evolution: egg	Ice Fang		Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.
-	Prior evolution: egg	Switcheroo		Status	-	100	10	The user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
-	Prior evolution: egg	Uproar		Special	50	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Static

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Lightning Rod

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.

Draws other Pokémon's single-target Electric-type moves to this Pokémon.

#309

Electrike

#311

Plusle

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