Stats & Training
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.
Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.
Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.
Manectric Weakness
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Manectric with Earthquake (181-214%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (177-208%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x181-214%KO Rapid Spin30-36% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x177-208%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 (+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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Curse, Discharge and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Manectric Best Moveset
Manectric's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Thunderbolt is the go-to spam option, with Fire coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Manectric best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Roar
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Manectric in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Manectric starts with Electrike at Lv. 10-24 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElectrikeRoute 110Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-13 Route60%EarlyRoute 110Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-13 Route60%EarlyRoute 118Omega RubyGrass Lv.12 Route60%EarlyHorde battleRoute 118Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.12 Route60%EarlyHorde battleRoute 118Omega RubyGrass Lv.21-24 Route35%MidTall grass onlyRoute 118Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.21-24 Route35%MidTall grass onlyRoute 118Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.21-24 Route30%MidRoute 118Omega RubyGrass Lv.21-24 Route30%Mid
Step 2Manectric ✓
Manectric Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Lightning Rod changes the entire equation for Manectric. The 475 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Volt Switch with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
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