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.
It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.
It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.
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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x148-174%KO Dig 2x119-141%KO Bulldoze 2x90-106%KO Sand Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Land's Wrath 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x94-112%KO Bulldoze 2x72-85% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Dig 2x109-128%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% Sand Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Manectric View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Earth Power 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x72-85% Sand Tomb 2x43-52% | ||
 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% | ||
In Sun & 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% | ||
Sun & 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.
Sun & 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 Fire and Normal coverage and more 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 Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Manectric in Sun & Moon. Bring Electrike over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Manectric in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain ElectrikeReceive as a gift in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Manectric ✓
Manectric Guide
In Sun & 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 Sun & 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 Sun & 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