Manectric
Discharge Pokémon
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
Recommended set
Best Manectric build
Moveset
Tap a move for detailsPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.
User switches out after damaging the target.
10% chance to paralyze the target.
Other moves it runs
Flamethrower41.3%- Overheat38.3%
Thunder16.5%- Discharge12.6%
Super effective on
3 special · 1 statusLoadout
Allows Manectric to Mega Evolve during battle.
- Also
Focus Sash6.5%
Magnet4.1%
Choice Scarf3.6%
Life Orb2.7%
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
- Also
- Static5.0%
- Minus4.0%
- Also
- Modest23.5%
- Hasty1.4%
- Mild1.2%
- Calm0.7%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Protect69.7%
- 2Snarl63.8%
- 3Volt Switch56.8%
- 4Thunderbolt52.0%
- 5Flamethrower41.3%
- 6Overheat38.3%
- 7Thunder16.5%
- 8Discharge12.6%
Held items
- 1Manectite67.2%
- 2Focus Sash6.5%
- 3Magnet4.1%
- 4Choice Scarf3.6%
- 5Life Orb2.7%
- 6Air Balloon2.4%
- 7Sitrus Berry2.0%
- 8Bright Powder1.7%
Natures
- 1Timid70.5%
- 2Modest23.5%
- 3Hasty1.4%
- 4Mild1.2%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod91.0%
- 2Static5.0%
- 3Minus4.0%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
The most popular moveset for Manectric in Doubles (Current) includes Protect, Snarl, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt.
What is the best nature for Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
Timid is the most commonly used nature for Manectric in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
Manectite is the most popular held item for Manectric in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
Lightning Rod is the most commonly used ability for Manectric in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
Manectric's most common teammates in current data are Rillaboom, Pelipper, and Archaludon.
