Manectric

🎯 Best Counters Against Manectric

Top Pokémon to use when battling Manectric in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

📖 Complete Manectric Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Manectric (#310) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,678 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Manectric can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Manectric in 2026.

📊 Manectric Stats Analysis

Manectric's Attack stat is 215 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Manectric a strong damage dealer.

With 127 Defense (Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 514. This gives Manectric reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Manectric's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Manectric Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Manectric depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Snarl (Fast) with Thunder (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Manectric has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Manectric PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Manectric can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Manectric reaches 2,340 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Manectric faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Manectric Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Manectric's effectiveness depends on its typing and 215 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Electric-type attacker. Best counters against Manectric use Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Manectric in Pokémon GO

Manectric can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Manectric Evolution Guide

Manectric is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Electrike (#309)
• Manectric (#310) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Manectric

Shadow Manectric is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Manectric's effective Attack becomes ~258. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Manectric in Pokémon GO

Shiny Manectric is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Manectric gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,585 - 1,672 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Manectric

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.