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Manectric

Manectric: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

ELECTRIC
HP
70
Atk
75
Def
60
SpA
105
SpD
60
Spe
105
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial22.7%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus22.7%
  3. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial16.0%
  4. SnarlDARKSpecial13.3%

Best Ability / Item

Lightning RodManectiteManectite

Best Manectric Moves

  • #1

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    22.67%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    22.67%
  • #3

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    16.00%
  • #4

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    13.33%
  • #5

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    6.67%
  • #6

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    6.67%
  • #7

    Thunder

    ELESpecial110 BP

    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    5.33%
  • #8

    Discharge

    ELESpecial80 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.

    2.67%
  • #9

    Eerie Impulse

    ELEStatus

    The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    2.67%
  • #10

    Switcheroo

    DARStatus

    The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

    1.33%

Best Manectric Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    100.00%

Best Manectric Abilities

  • #1

    Lightning Rod

    The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

    94.74%
  • #2

    Static

    The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

    5.26%

Best Manectric Items

  • #1
    Manectite

    Manectite

    Allows Manectric to Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric.

    94.74%
  • #2
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    5.26%

Best Manectric Teammates

  • #1
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    18.00%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    16.00%
  • #3
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    14.00%
  • #4
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    14.00%
  • #5
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #6
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.00%
  • #7
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    6.00%
  • #8
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.00%
  • #9
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.00%
  • #10
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.00%

Teams with Manectric

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Aggron MegaManectricBasculegion-MHydreigonIncineroarPelipper
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ManectricSamurott-HisuiMeowscaradaVolcaronaSnorlaxBanette Mega
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MeowscaradaBasculegion-MPolitoedUmbreonLucario MegaManectric
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ArchaludonPelipperBasculegion-MSinistchaManectricSneasler
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GarchompBasculegion-MManectricPelipperArchaludonEspathra
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ManectricAerodactylSneaslerCharizard Mega XMiloticSinistcha
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PolitoedDragoniteAzumarillDecidueye-HisuiKrookodileManectric
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Zoroark-HisuiStarmie MegaSableyeSneaslerUmbreonManectric
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ManectricSneaslerTalonflameGarchompBlastoise MegaSinistcha
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KingambitAerodactylSableyeSinistchaFeraligatrManectric
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Beedrill-MegaSlowbro-MegaManectricIncineroarTsareenaDitto
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Golurk MegaTyranitarBasculegion-MSinistchaVolcaronaManectric
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SylveonSneaslerPelipperArchaludonIncineroarManectric
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ManectricScizor MegaPrimarinaSneaslerKingambitAerodactyl
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ManectricGlimmora MegaTalonflameKingambitSinistchaMilotic
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ManectricMiloticSinistchaPelipperArchaludonSneasler
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How to use Manectric in the current VGC format

Manectric is listed as a Electric type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Manectric fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Lightning Rod, Manectite and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Volt Switch, Protect, Thunderbolt, Snarl, Flamethrower, and Overheat. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Manectric has important weaknesses to ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as sinistcha, sneasler, pelipper, basculegion-male, and archaludon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Manectric. Open the Manectric teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Manectric with other Pokémon in the active format.