Manectric (#0310) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk7572–139139–273

Def6058–123112–240

SpA10599–172193–339

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe10599–172193–339

Total475Higher than 57% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Manectric outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
MinusHidden ability
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#140 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Manectite (71.1%) · Lightning Rod (94%) · Timid (73.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (47.7%)

Moves Protect, Snarl, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt

Singles

#185 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Manectite (83.5%) · Lightning Rod (82.2%) · Timid (73.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (67.1%)

Moves Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Overheat, Snarl

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.09% of teams · rank #254 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Timid
EVs: 16 Def / 228 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe

Volt Switch
Flamethrower
Hidden Power Ice
Switcheroo

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.11%
Rated 1500+0.11%
Rated 1630+0.09%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.09%

Moves

Volt Switch99.7%
Flamethrower99.2%
Hidden Power Ice99.2%
Switcheroo99.1%
Thunderbolt1%
Thunder Wave0.5%
Electric Terrain0.3%
Overheat0.3%
Protect0.3%
Rising Voltage0.1%

Items

Choice Scarf98.8%
Ring Target0.3%
Lansat Berry0.3%
Focus Sash0.2%
Life Orb0.1%
Terrain Extender0.1%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 16 Def / 228 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe98.5%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.5%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.3%
Timid 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe0.2%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.2%

Common teammates

National DexRU

0.48% of teams · rank #94 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Manectite
Ability: Intimidate
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Protect
Snarl
Volt Switch
Overheat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.29%
Rated 1500+0.27%
Rated 1630+0.37%
Rated 1760+0.48%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.48%

Moves

Protect94.7%
Snarl92.6%
Volt Switch72.7%
Overheat53.4%
Thunderbolt38.6%
Eerie Impulse22.4%
Thunder10.9%
Flamethrower6.5%
Rising Voltage2%
Round1.5%

Items

Manectite100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe28.2%
Timid 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 Spe21.5%
Timid 11 HP / 16 SpA / 7 SpD / 32 Spe20.4%
Timid 32 HP / 1 Def / 1 SpD / 32 Spe6.2%
Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe5%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0309ElectrikeElectric
1. Level 26#0310ManectricElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

1HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

12Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

16Shock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

20BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

30RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

36DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

42ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

48Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

54ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

60Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 27

TM43Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM78SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TMFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMOverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Discharge Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#079Coastal Kalos#074New Hoenn#081Updated Alola#294Updated Ula’ula#115Galar#067Lumiose#086

It stimulates its own muscles with electricity, so it can move quickly. It eases its soreness with electricity, too, so it can recover quickly as well.
Ultra Moon · Sword
Manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds. People say it can run at the same speed as lightning striking.
Ultra Sun
Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X · Shield
Because lightning falls in their vicinities, MANECTRIC were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds.
Emerald
MANECTRIC discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ライボルト
Japanese (romaji): Livolt
Korean: 썬더볼트
Chinese (Traditional): 雷電獸
Chinese (Simplified): 雷电兽
French: Élecsprint
German: Voltenso
Spanish: Manectric
Italian: Manectric

Sprites

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Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 166
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 6 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Sword 6 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

Black 2 1 area

Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 44

SoulSilver 3 areas

Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

HeartGold 3 areas

Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Emerald 1 area

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Sapphire 1 area

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Ruby 1 area

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Manectric

Weak to

Resists

Weak to

Resists

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

Singles

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Level up 15

TM / HM / TR 27

Names around the world

Official artwork

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Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Official artwork

3D models

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