Take on Mega Manectric in Pokémon GO.
Mega Manectric is back in Pokémon GO Mega Raids until November 11. This is a great chance to get your hands on some Mega Energy for a Pokémon we haven't seen in Raids in some time.
Additionally, Mega Manectric is a pretty handy Raid attacker. It ranks decently as an Electric-type, the fourth best in the entire game and better than Pokémon such as Raikou and Zapdos.
So, here is everything you need to know about taking on Mega Manectric in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Manectric counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Manectric has a a single weakness, which is to Ground-types. That means we're limited in the Pokémon we can use. Thankfully, there are a lot of strong Ground-type Pokémon to pick from.
 Primal Groudon Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |  Mega Garchomp Mud Shot & Earth Power |  Therian Landorus Mud Shot & Sandsear Storm |  Excadrill Mud-Slap & Scorching Sands |  Mega Swampert Mud Shot & Earthquake |  Mamoswine Mud-Slap & High Horsepower |  Rhyperior Mud-Slap & Earthquake |  Incarnate Landorus Mud Shot & Earth Power |  Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter & Earthquake |  Dawn Wings Necrozma Psycho Cut & Moongeist Beam |  Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Outrage |  Groudon Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
Despite only having one weakness, there are still quite a lot of good Ground-type Pokémon you can use for this Raid. This includes some Pokémon that can learn Ground-type moves but aren't Ground-type themselves.
The best Pokémon you can use to take on Mega Manectric in Pokémon GO is Primal Groudon. Not only is it one of the strongest Pokémon in the entire game, but it does a devastating amount of damage with its special Ground-type attack, Precipice Blades.
Of course, you can only Primal Evolve one Pokémon at a time. So, backing up your Primal Groudon with other Groudon's will help flesh out a nice team.
Can Manectric be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Manectric can be shiny in Pokémon GO after your Mega Raid.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Manectric candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Electric-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Xurkitree candy in Pokémon GO:
- Ampharos
- Manectric
- Kyogre
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Manectric in Pokémon GO?
You need at least three trainers to beat Mega Manectric in Pokémon GO. For lower level Trainers aim for a group of at least five. Don't forget that the faster you beat Mega Manectric, the more Mega Energy you will get.
It may be possible to duo this Raid with Primal Groudon, if both your Groudon's are Level 50 and you back out and re-enter whenever they feint. You will also need to use Party Play.
What is the Manectric Pokémon GO 100% IV?
Here are the CP values to keep your eye out for to know you have a 100% IV Manectric.
- 2046 CP
- 2557 CP (Weather boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | Your Ground-type Pokémon will do more damage. | - |
| Windy | - | - |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | - | - |
| Snow | - | - |
| Rainy | Manectric will be a higher CP when caught. | Manectric's Electric-type attacks will do more damage. |
| Fog | - | - |
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