Manectric Best Moveset
Held ItemManectite activates AbilityIntimidate dropping opposing Attack on entry, and 135 Sp. Atk at 135 Speed fires Electric TermStab on fast cooldowns with elite power. The moveset combines offensive speed with a passive that weakens physical attackers whenever Mega activates.
Pure Electric with 105 Sp. Atk and 105 Speed in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Static paralyzed on contact, and Manectric was a solid mid-tier Electric attacker.
Best Moves
Best Build
Manectric best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Crunch
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Better Electric-types pushed it down in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Jolteon was faster, Magnezone trapped Steels, Rotom had more utility. Manectric sat in between.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder
- Charge Beam
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Lightningrod gave it an Electric immunity and Sp. Atk boost in Gen V (Black & White). Niche partner utility, but not enough to climb in singles.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder
- Overheat
- Signal Beam
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Mega Manectric with Intimidate was excellent in Gen VI (X & Y). Pivot in, drop Attack, Volt Switch out. But base Manectric without the Stone was mediocre.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Mega Manectric was still good in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Base form continued its decline without access to the Mega boost.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Ice
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 105/105 offenses couldn't separate Manectric from the crowd of better Electric-types.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Switcheroo
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Manectric Weakness
Type-wise, Manectric takes extra damage from Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Manectric can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Manectric Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Manectric
Scizor can KO Manectric with Close Combat (92-109%). Volcanion's Flamethrower hits Manectric for 69-81%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch15-18% Knock Off50-59% U Turn54-64% Close Combat92-109%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower69-81% Sludge Bomb69-81% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Slowbro builds →Scald25-29% Psychic28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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 (+70 over Electrike), and Manectric peaks at 575 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.
How to Get Manectric
Manectric starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 1 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 LZA
Step 1Catch ElectrikeWild Zone 5Lv.16-19OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Manectric ✓Wild Zone 9Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Electrike (Step 1)
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 BDSP
Step 1Catch ElectrikeValley WindworksLv.7FloorRate 40%Swarm 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 SwSh
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 FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 40%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%ThunderstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%ThunderstormRoute 4Lv.14-16OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%Raining
Step 2Manectric ✓Giant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 50%ThunderstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Thunderstormor 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 USUM
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 reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCUltra MoonPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCUltra Moon
Step 2Manectric ✓Route 12Lv.29-32GrassUltra MoonRate 20%or evolve from Electrike (Step 1)
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, HP 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.
Manectric Guide
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Manectric. The 575 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper.
Manectric can Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric. That's 675 BST, up from 575. 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.
Intimidate is what you want on Manectric. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. With base 135 Speed, Intimidate gives Manectric an edge before opponents can react.
Base 135 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Manectric is a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Manectric has appeared in 15 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves