Manectric (ex Deoxys 38) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Manectric from the ex Deoxys set is an uncommon card numbered 38 (ex8-38). It features 70 HP and the attack Magnetic Tackle. A clean, energetic design that slots neatly into Lightning-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Electrike)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Set: ex Deoxys
• Card Number: 38
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Manectric appears in the ex Deoxys set, identified by the set code ex8 and card number 38. It is an uncommon card, noted for its clean layout and balanced stats.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.

• Typing and traits:
• Lightning type
• No abilities
• Resistance: Metal -30

• Weakness: Fighting ×2

• Attacks:

• Thunder Spear — targets an opponent’s Pokémon for 20 damage.
• Magnetic Tackle — a powerful attack that scales with attached Lightning Energy but causes self-damage.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify current tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and keep the card away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the artwork by Hajime Kusajima. A temperature-controlled storage environment helps maintain condition and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys: A set with varied Pokémon, unique attacks, and abilities. Manectric stands out with tactical use of Thunder Spear and Magnetic Tackle, fitting the set’s electric theme. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a sought-after collection for fans of the Lightning type.