Abilities
MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
In-game descriptions of Manectric Mega across different games
- Pokémon Ruby
- "MANECTRIC is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this POKéMON creates thunderclouds."
- Pokémon Sapphire
- "MANECTRIC discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This POKéMON creates thunderclouds above its head."
- Pokémon Emerald
- "Because lightning falls in their vicinities, MANECTRIC were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds."
- Pokémon FireRed
- "It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen."
- Pokémon Diamond
- "It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts."
- Pokémon HeartGold
- "Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane."
About Manectric Mega
Manectric Mega is the Discharge Pokémon a Electric type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 575 with Intimidate as its ability.
What is Manectric Mega weak to?
Manectric Mega is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
How to counter Manectric Mega
To counter Manectric Mega 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 Mega in competitive teams
Manectric Mega can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Manectric Mega on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.