Manectric — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Manectric is a special attacker built around special attacks (105 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its electric typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Manectric into a favorable type matchup using its electric STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Manectric actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Manectric the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 475Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Manectric transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Manectric shows up
#143
Usage ~1.51% · Win rate ~51.42%
Manectric FAQ
- What are Manectric's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Manectric can run static, lightning-rod, minus. The competitive default is usually static — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Manectric weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Manectric takes extra damage from ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Manectric?
- The best moveset for Manectric depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Manectric are Pokémon with strong ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Manectric good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Manectric's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.