Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raid guide help players challenge and take down the raid boss as it returns to Niantic's mobile game. This Electric-type Mega Evolution will take over Gyms from 10 am local time on November 4 until 10 am local time on November 11, 2024.

This article covers all the Pokemon GO Mega Manectric weaknesses and counters to help you come out victorious.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

---

Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raid weaknesses

Mega Manectric in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Mega Manectric in Pokemon GO?

As a mono-Electric-type Pocket Monster, Mega Manectric takes super-effective damage only from Ground-type attacks to the tune of 160% additional damage.

---

Mega Manectric stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Manectric has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 39,773
• Attack: 286
• Defense: 179
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Charge Beam, Thunder Fang, and Snarl
• Charged Attacks: Flame Burst, Overheat, Psychic Fangs, Thunder, and Wild Charge

Mega Manectric raids last for 300 seconds and up to 20 players can challenge the boss at once. Both remote and in-person participation is allowed.

---

Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raids

The best counters to Mega Manectric raids in Pokemon GO are powerful Ground-types with STAB attacks. The following are the best examples:

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower
• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
• Shadow Rhydon with Mud Slap and Earthquake
• Mega Swampert with Mus Shot and Earthquake
• Shadow Hippowdon with Sand Attack abd Scorching Sands

---

Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Manectric and its Mega Evolution (Image via TPC)

The potential CP range of the Manectric you encounter after taking down the raid boss will depend on the creature's IVs and the weather are as follows:

• No weather boost: 1,267 - 1,337 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy): 1,585 - 1,672 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

---

What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Mega Manectric raids:

• No weather boost: 1,337 CP
• Weather boosted (Rainy): 1,672 CP

---

Can Manectric be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Manectric can spawn after you defeat Pokemon GO Mega Manectric raids. There is a 1-in-128 or 0.78125% chance of this happening.

---

Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts