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Appearing in Raids: November 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to November 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Last Appeared in Raids: September 1–16, 2023
Manectric is taking over Mega Raid Battles in its electrifying Mega-Evolved form! Manectric is an Electric-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region. It stimulates its own muscles with electricity, so it can move quickly. It eases its soreness with electricity, too, so it can recover quickly as well. Learn which Pokémon will be most effective in Raid Battles against Mega Manectric, how to catch Manectric after winning a Raid Battle, and how best to use the Discharge Pokémon after you’ve caught it.
As an Electric-type Pokémon, Mega Manectric is vulnerable only to Ground-type attacks. When choosing six Pokémon for your Mega Manectric Raid Battle lineup, it helps to choose Pokémon that have a Fast Attack and a Charged Attack of one of these types if you want to deal as much damage as possible. A Pokémon that shares a type with these attacks will benefit from a same-type attack bonus, which will allow these attacks to deal an additional 20% damage.
If you have multiple Pokémon that know Ground-type attacks, choose the Pokémon with the highest CP and best overall stats. Remember that speed of victory affects how many Premier Balls you will receive at the conclusion of a successful Raid Battle, so bring your strongest Pokémon and defeat Mega Manectric as quickly as you can.
When you challenge a Raid Boss while you’re in a party, Party Power can give your Charged Attacks a boost. When you have more party members in a raid, your Party Power charges more quickly—when you activate it, your next Charged Attack will deal even more damage! To get the most out of Party Power, it’s a great idea to take on Raid Battles with friends.
It’s also worth noting that when you include a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in your raid lineup, all Pokémon of the same type participating in the raid receive a damage boost while that Mega-Evolved Pokémon is battling the Raid Boss. With their substantial CP, Mega-Evolved Pokémon are already a terrific asset in raids, but this added damage boost for other Trainers’ Pokémon can also be significant in Raid Battles where you’re up against the clock.
Groudon / Shadow Groudon (Ground)
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot (Ground)
- Charged Attack: Precipice Blades (Ground)
Primal Groudon (Ground/Fire)
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot (Ground)
- Charged Attack: Precipice Blades (Ground)
Garchomp / Shadow Garchomp / Mega Garchomp (Dragon/Ground)
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot (Ground)
- Charged Attack: Earthquake (Ground)
Therian Forme Landorus (Ground/Flying)
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot (Ground)
- Charged Attack: Sandsear Storm (Ground)
Excadrill / Shadow Excadrill (Ground/Steel)
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot (Ground)
- Charged Attack: Scorching Sands (Ground)
Swampert / Shadow Swampert / Mega Swampert (Water/Ground)
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot (Ground)
- Charged Attack: Earthquake (Ground)
Ursaluna / Shadow Ursaluna (Ground/Normal)
- Fast Attack: Tackle (Normal)
- Charged Attack: High Horsepower (Ground)
Mamoswine / Shadow Mamoswine (Ice/Ground)
- Fast Attack: Mud-Slap (Ground)
- Charged Attack: High Horsepower (Ground)
*An Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM is typically required to teach this Pokémon this attack.
After a successful Mega Manectric raid, Mega Manectric will revert to Manectric. You’ll have a limited number of Premier Balls you can use to catch Manectric, so make each one count. You can earn extra Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating Mega Manectric more quickly.
In an encounter with Manectric, your chance of catching it is greatest when the target ring is small enough for you to score Excellent Throws. Throwing Curveballs can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.
Manectric isn’t going to make it easy on you by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your Premier Balls by throwing while it’s moving around. Watch Manectric to get a feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses between the cycles. During one of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then throw as it starts to grow smaller to increase your odds of making a Great Throw or an Excellent Throw.
Berries can help you catch Manectric. A Razz Berry will make it easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab Berry will calm Manectric, making its movements less erratic and allowing you to make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Manectric Candy, using a Silver Pinap Berry will make Manectric easier to catch and grant you extra Candy when you catch it.
Buddy Pokémon with a Buddy Level of Great Buddy or higher have the Catch Assist Perk. If a Pokémon—even a Legendary Pokémon—deflects a Poké Ball, your buddy might bounce it back for a second catch opportunity!
Manectric can be tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it escapes. Get a second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max Revives, and Golden Razz Berries—and try again.
Manectric’s Initial CP Range: 1,267–1,337
Manectric’s Initial CP Range with Weather Boost: 1,585–1,672
Available Fast Attacks: Charge Beam (Electric), Snarl (Dark), Thunder Fang (Electric)
Available Charged Attacks: Flame Burst (Fire), Overheat (Fire), Psychic Fangs (Psychic), Thunder (Electric), Wild Charge (Electric)
As an Electric-type Pokémon, Manectric is resistant to Electric-, Flying-, and Steel-type attacks. Manectric isn’t known to be very powerful in Raid Battles without the addition of its Mega Evolution, so you’ll probably want to take on as many Mega Manectric raids as possible to earn Mega Energy. Your Raid Battle buddies will appreciate the bonus damage from Electric-type attacks when you bring Mega Manectric to battle!
Manectric isn’t a popular choice in the GO Battle League, either, but it’s seen some use in specialized leagues such as the Electric Cup, with attacks like Snarl, Overheat, and Psychic Fangs. In the past, the Electric Cup has allowed only Electric-type Pokémon with a CP of 1,500 or lower, so keep your Manectric below that threshold if you want to compete!
Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and remember to check Pokemon.com/Strategy for more Pokémon GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.
Source: Pokemon.com
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