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.
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. 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 |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Mud Bomb 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x77-91% Mud Shot 2x58-68% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x142-168%KO High Horsepower 2x135-159%KO Bulldoze 2x86-101%KO Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x148-174%KO Drill Run 2x119-141%KO Bulldoze 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x107-126%KO Bulldoze 2x58-68% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Earth Power 2x63-74% Dig 2x94-112%KO Mud Bomb 2x47-56% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swampert can KO Manectric with Earthquake (250-294%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (202-238%).
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x250-294%KO Scald48-56% Waterfall100-118%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x202-238%KO Rapid Spin34-40% | ||
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 (+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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Curse, Discharge and 11 more.
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
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 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, Lightning Rod changes the entire equation for Manectric. The 475 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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 575 BST, up from 475. 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. 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