M Manectric-EX - Mega Manectric-EX (Double Rare) [M1S-032/063]

Name: M Manectric-EX - Mega Manectric-EX (Double Rare) [M1S-032/063]
Brand: alicja
Availability: InStock

Korean Mega Manectric-EX Pokemon card from the Phantom Gate set with 330 HP and vertical holographic foil. - view 1

1/3

Estimated value

Up to $5

Rarity

Extremely Rare(9/10)

M MANECTRIC-EX - MEGA MANECTRIC-EX (DOUBLE RARE) [M1S-032/063]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Korean-language Pokemon trading card from the XY series, specifically the Phantom Gate expansion. The card features Mega Manectric-EX with 'Flash Ray' and 'Riot Blaster' attacks. It displays the classic 5ban Graphics digital art style with dynamic lightning bolt motifs and a vertical holographic sheen across the surface. The HP of 330 is notably inaccurate for this card's official m1S-032/063 printing, which should correctly display 210 HP.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: M Charizard EX - Flashfire (Secret Rare) [108/106], Alolan Golem GX - Crimson Invasion (Hyper Rare) [113/111], Charizard VSTAR - VSTAR Universe (RRR) [s12a-014/172].

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyEdo Period

Manectric is inspired by the Raiju, a lightning beast from Japanese folklore often depicted in the form of a blue wolf or dog wrapped in electricity.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Competitive TCG tournament play where 'Mega Evolution' required an ending-turn penalty unless a specific Spirit Link tool card was attached.

Meaning Through Time

2014-2016

Symbolized the peak of the 'Mega Evolution' gameplay mechanic in the Pokemon TCG meta.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Phantom Gate expansion was released in South Korea in late 2014, mirroring the Japanese XY4 set. This specific card represents the Mega Evolution mechanic introduced during the XY era of the Pokemon TCG. While official Korean cards were produced under license by Pokemon Korea, this specific specimen features a 330 HP stat, a frequent error found in counterfeit printings from this period compared to the authentic 210 HP stat.

COLLECTOR INTEL

Mega Manectric-EX was a staple in competitive play during 2015 due to its ability to accelerate energy from the discard pile.

SCARCITY

Extremely Rare98-99.5%

CommonLegendary

Only a handful of known examples worldwide. Major auction house catalog features. Institutional collectors compete.

Rarity 9/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 1 trading cards item at rarity 9 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Fewer than a dozen known
Major auction features
Institutional collector interest

Confidence Factors

Incorrect HP stat of 330; the authentic card has 210 HP
Incorrect font style and spacing in the '330' and 'HP' text areas
Color saturation and foil patterns inconsistent with official Pokémon Korea XY era manufacturing standards
Attack damage and text alignment show deviations from the Phantom Gate set list M1S 032/063

Expert review recommended. Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Confidence is high due to the presence of a definitive data error (330 HP instead of 210 HP) which is a well-documented marker for counterfeit cards from this set.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Static HP error: Card displays 330 HP while official M1S 032/063 is 210 HP
2Set Code: M1S accurately identifies the Korean Phantom Gate expansion
3Artist attribution: Correctly attributed to 5ban Graphics, the standard for EX-era full-render cards
4Typography: The font used for the HP numbers is significantly thinner and vertically stretched compared to official stock

UNCERTAINTIES

•The 330 HP is a definitive indicator of a counterfeit printing
•The 'RR' rarity symbol lacks the crispness of genuine licensed high-pressure Korean offset printing

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Perform the 'light test' to check paper opacity compared to a known authentic Korean common card
→Inspect the edge of the card for a middle black ink layer, which is absent in most counterfeits
→Verify surface texture; authentic XY Double Rares usually lack the deep textural etching of later Sun & Moon eras but have a specific smooth gloss

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 5-6 (Equivalent)

Grading breakdown

Visible whitening on the bottom edge and corners; the significant font and data errors (330 HP) categorize this as a non-authentic reproduction, which precludes traditional numerical grading.

Condition

The card shows minor edge wear and light surface scuffing. Significant printing anomaly present where the HP is listed as 330 instead of the standard 210.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

Up to $5

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Primarily novelty seekers or casual collectors; serious TCG investors avoid cards with clear data errors unless they are proven 'misprints' (which this typeface style does not support).

What increases value

•Character popularity (Manectric)
•Novelty value of a high-HP error card

What lowers value

•Non-authentic status significantly reduces market value to nominal levels
•Korean language cards generally have a smaller global buyer base than English or Japanese versions