Is Manectric Good in Legends: Z-A Playthrough?
Rival Taunie uses Manectric across every version of her team, from the first battle to the final showdown. That consistency says a lot. Mega Manectric fires Electric attacks on extremely short cooldowns, and the Speed keeps it ahead of almost every faction boss. One of the most reliable Electric options from start to finish.
How to Get Manectric in Legends: Z-A
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)
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
 Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x102-121%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x118-139%KO | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x106-126%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x103-121%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
In Legends: Z-A, 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% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Slowbro builds →Scald25-29% Psychic28-33% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Manectric Evolutions
Evolved from Electrike. Manectric is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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
LZA 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.
Best Build
Manectric best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.
Manectric Legends: Z-A Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Manectric. The 575 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Flamethrower with Air Balloon is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Manectric does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Manectric hits 675 BST.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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