Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Manectric is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 475 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 105) and a special attacking profile. Its Static ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Manectric. Build around what Manectric actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Manectric takes super-effective damage from Ground moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Manectric into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Attack (105)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (60)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 105)
- BST
- 475 (typical for the format)
Manectric is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 475 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 105) and a special attacking profile. Its Static ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Manectric. Build around what Manectric actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Manectric
Manectric is the Discharge Pokémon a Electric type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 475 with Static or Lightning Rod as abilities.
What is Manectric weak to?
Manectric is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
How to counter Manectric
To counter Manectric in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground moves and can withstand its Electric STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Manectric in competitive teams
Manectric can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Manectric on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
