Manectric Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Manectric in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Manectric
Manectric is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.800 DPS.
Manectric can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Manectric is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Manectric resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Manectric is Primal Groudon (50.800 DPS), Shadow Groudon (46.500 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (45.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Manectric: After defeating Manectric, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1299 and 1371 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1616-1705 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Manectric from raids will have exactly 1371 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Manectric?
The best counter for Manectric is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (46.500 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (45.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Manectric?
Manectric can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Manectric weak to?
Manectric is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Manectric be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Manectric's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Manectric from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Manectric from raids will have 1371 CP at level 20, or 1705 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1299. If you see 1371 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Manectric worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Manectric is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Manectric?
For the best moveset for Manectric itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Manectric stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Manectric without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Manectric can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (43.727 DPS) and Groudon (39.900 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Manectric in raids?
Weather boost information for Manectric is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.