Stats & Training
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.
Mega Evolution fills its body with a tremendous amount of electricity, but it's too much for Manectric to fully control.
Too much electricity has built up in its body, irritating Manectric. Its explosive speed is equal to that of a lightning bolt.
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 |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x63-74% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO High Horsepower 2x109-128%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Drill Run 2x94-112%KO Bulldoze 2x72-85% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x47-56% Sand Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x94-112%KO Earth Power 2x50-60% Dig 2x77-91% Mud Bomb 2x39-46% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swampert can KO Manectric with Earthquake (199-235%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (161-190%).
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x199-235%KO Scald38-45% Waterfall79-94% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO Rapid Spin27-32% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Manectric Best Moveset
Click Volt Switch, bring in a teammate, repeat. Manectric's pivot game is backed by Focus Sash for a guaranteed survive from full HP and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Lightningrod works in the background while Fire coverage covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Manectric best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
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 Wild Charge and Thunder 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Manectric in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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)
Manectric Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Manectric. The 575 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Flamethrower with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves