Mega Manectric Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Manectric in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Manectric
Mega Manectric is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 37.818 DPS. Mega Manectric's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega 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: Mega Manectric is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Manectric is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (37.818 DPS), Primal Groudon (36.400 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (32.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Manectric: After defeating Mega Manectric, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2008 and 2097 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2498-2608 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Manectric from raids will have exactly 2097 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 Mega Manectric?
The best counter for Mega Manectric is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 37.818 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (36.400 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (32.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Manectric?
Mega 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 Mega Manectric weak to?
Mega Manectric is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Manectric be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Manectric's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Manectric from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Manectric from raids will have 2097 CP at level 20, or 2608 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2008. If you see 2097 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Manectric worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Manectric?
For the best moveset for Mega Manectric itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Manectric without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Manectric can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.000 DPS) and Groudon (27.600 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 Mega Manectric in raids?
Mega Manectric is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Mega Manectric is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2498-2608 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.