# Manectric - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

> Find the best Manectric builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Manectric Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Manectric)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Manectric
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Snarl**: 82.066%
- **Protect**: 66.308%
- **Volt Switch**: 61.219%
- **Thunder**: 53.888%
- **Thunderbolt**: 43.049%
- **Flamethrower**: 34.451%
- **Overheat**: 29.507%
- **Thunder Wave**: 7.766%
- **Hyper Voice**: 6.662%
- **Other**: 15.084%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 96.465%
- **Minus**: 3.101%
- **Static**: 0.434%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 50.903%
- **Choice Scarf**: 23.131%
- **Magnet**: 12.444%
- **Shuca Berry**: 5.047%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.337%
- **Other**: 4.137%

## Common Teammates
- **Sableye**: 68.761%
- **Corviknight**: 46.607%
- **Aerodactyl-Mega**: 37.172%
- **Meganium-Mega**: 32.565%
- **Milotic**: 29.814%
- **Starmie-Mega**: 22.811%

## FAQ for Manectric in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Manectric?
The most common moves for Manectric are Snarl, Protect, Volt Switch, Thunder. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Manectric?
Manectric is frequently paired with Sableye, Corviknight, Aerodactyl-Mega, Meganium-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Manectric weak to and resistant against?
Manectric is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Manectric?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Manectric?
The top build for Manectric features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `22/0/0/25/0/19`. This configuration accounts for 36.336% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Manectric?
Manectric is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (96.465%) and the item **Focus Sash** (50.903%).

### What is the most common role for Manectric?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Manectric often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Manectric?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **475** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Manectric on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Manectric) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Manectric
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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