Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Manectric [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Electric-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Lightning Rod ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Manectric? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Manectric, an exceptional Pokémon known for its Electric typing! Manectric is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Explore the movesets of Manectric below to understand its battle capabilities.
Manectric is a notable Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Lightning Rod, Manectric draws single-target electric moves used by opponents to itself.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Spark is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Manectric this turn). ♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Manectric? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Manectric is a spectacular Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Lightning Rod, Manectric draws single-target electric moves used by opponents to itself.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Spark is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Manectric this turn). ♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Manectric can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Manectric.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Manectric can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Manectric
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Manectric's stats
Charge
Curse
Howl
Most notable and possible best moves for Manectric
Howl
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Manectric in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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