Manectric 44 / 99 Pokemon Card from Arceus Set
Manectric is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist Shin Nagasawa and is card number 44 in the Arceus set from the mid-2000s…
- Set: Arceus
- Number: 44/99
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Manectric Pokémon Card
Manectric is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Arceus set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 44/99 and is classified as Uncommon. The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.”.
Manectric Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Manectric
Card number: 44/99
Set: Arceus
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 90
Artist: Shin Nagasawa
Release date: November 4, 2009
National Pokédex number: 310
Why Collect the Manectric Pokémon Card?
Manectric is most often collected as part of a complete Arceus set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Manectric Pokémon Card
Manectric was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Manectric Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Manectric is about
For context, the Arceus set has a median card value near $5.00 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Arceus set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Manectric Pokémon Card
Whether Manectric is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 17 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 5.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Manectric Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Manectric sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 17 copies to date.
Other Printings of Manectric
Manectric appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Deoxys 38 (around $94.99), Emerald 7 (around $35.43) and Crystal Guardians 8 (around