Manectric (ex Ruby Sapphire 9) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Manectric from the Ruby Sapphire set is a Rare Holo card numbered 9. It features 70 HP and the attack Thunder Jolt. The vivid design captures Manectric’s electric energy in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Electrike)
• Attacks:
• Attract Current: Attach a Lightning Energy from your deck to one of your Pokémon and shuffle afterward (10 damage).
• Thunder Jolt: Deals 50 damage but may cause Manectric to hurt itself on a tails coin flip.
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -30
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Set: ex Ruby Sapphire (ex1)
• Card Number: 9
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Ruby Sapphire set, identified by set code ex1 and card number 9. It is a Rare Holo card featuring classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Manectric card. Identify it by the ex Ruby Sapphire set symbol, card number 9, and the distinctive holofoil pattern typical of the Ruby Sapphire ex series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown

According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify current tournament legality independently.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve to preserve the holofoil sheen.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Mitsuhiro Arita, to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Introduces Manectric as a Stage 1 Lightning-type with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The holofoil rarity and striking artwork make it a standout collectible from this series.