The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Discharge Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.
It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.
Type-wise, Manectric takes extra damage from Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. At base 105 Speed, Manectric outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Excadrill can KO Manectric with Earthquake (181-214%). Slowbro's Scald hits Manectric for 47-55%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x181-214%KO Rapid Spin30-36% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Slowbro builds →Scald47-55% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x164-193%KO Knock Off53-63% Close Combat65-77% | ||
Evolved from Electrike. Manectric is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+40 over Electrike), and Manectric peaks at 475 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Manectric to get Electrike eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Manectric's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Discharge is the go-to spam option, with Fire coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Manectric best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Switcheroo
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Switcheroo
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Electric Terrain
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Ice
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Manectric picks up Thunderbolt and Wild Charge along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Fire and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Crunch and Curse give Manectric options it can't learn any other way, and Fire and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Thunder and Wild Charge. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Curse and Headbutt give Manectric options it can't learn any other way, and Fire and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Thunder and Wild Charge. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Crunch and Curse give Manectric options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Thunder and Wild Charge. The egg moves push it further.
No wild encounters for Manectric in Legends: Z-A. Bring Electrike over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
You're catching Electrike first, not Manectric. Electrike appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Manectric in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Step 1Catch ElectrikeValley WindworksShining PearlGrass Lv.7 Power-plant40%EarlySwarm activeValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.7 Power-plant40%EarlySwarm active
Step 2Manectric ✓
Manectric starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Manectric in Sword & Shield
Electrike is your first catch on the way to Manectric. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-47 across 34 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElectrikeRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building40%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building40%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-935%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1035%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyThunderstormRoute 4ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlyThunderstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateThunderstormGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateThunderstormDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateRainingDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Manectric ✓Giant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water50%MidThunderstormGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water50%MidThunderstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateThunderstormor evolve from Electrike (Step 1)
Manectric appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Manectric in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Electrike is your first catch on the way to Manectric. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 29-55 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElectrikePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedGift from NPC Lv.49-552%Post
Step 2Manectric ✓Route 12Grass Lv.29-32 Route20%Midor evolve from Electrike (Step 1)
Lightning Rod changes the entire equation for Manectric. The 475 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper.
Manectric can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric. That's 575 BST, up from 475. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Manectric's biggest threats include Rhydon (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Manectric's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Lightning Rod is what you want on Manectric. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Static, Minus) work on paper but Lightning Rod is what makes Manectric worth using. With base 105 Speed, Lightning Rod gives Manectric an edge before opponents can react.
Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Manectric is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Best used as a sweeper.
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Manectric has appeared in 15 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
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Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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