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, Archaludon, and Pelipper.

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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.

Abilities: Static, Lightning Rod, Minus

Format

Season

Recommended set

Best Manectric build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Manectric build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Protect, Snarl, Volt Switch, and Thunderbolt holding Manectite with a Timid nature.

Moveset

Protect78.8%

NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Snarl66.2%

DarkSpecial55 Pow15 PP

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

Volt Switch56.3%

ElectricSpecial70 Pow20 PP

User must switch out after attacking.

Thunderbolt50.1%

ElectricSpecial90 Pow15 PP

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Item74.1%

Manectite

Allows Manectric to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature74.0%

Timid

+Spd -Atk

Ability92.4%

Lightning Rod

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Protect78.8%
2Snarl66.2%
3Volt Switch56.3%
4Thunderbolt50.1%
5Overheat44.9%
6Flamethrower37.0%
7Thunder16.2%
8Rising Voltage12.1%

Held items

1Manectite74.1%
2Focus Sash5.4%
3Magnet3.1%
4Air Balloon2.9%
5Choice Scarf2.6%
6Sitrus Berry1.9%
7Life Orb1.8%
8King's Rock1.2%

Natures

1Timid74.0%
2Modest21.5%
3Hasty2.4%
4Mild0.8%

Abilities

1Lightning Rod92.4%
2Static4.1%
3Minus3.5%

Full movepool

Common teammates

Frequently asked questions

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, Archaludon, and Pelipper.