Mega Manectric it has a central tip that covers the entire back and connects to the tail in full while deforming into the shape of a lightning bolt. It has two horns on one side that also grow in size and the fur around its legs turns blue and its claws only turn red when it is in the Mega form. He is a decent opponent and players may have to go as a group to defeat him. In this Pokémon Go guide, we will talk about the best ways and counters in which you can defeat Mega Manectric with ease.

Mega Manectric in Pokémon Go

Mega Manectric is a pure Electric-type Pokémon with a maximum CP of 4048. It doesn’t have many counter options and is just vulnerable Ground-type attacks. It is possible to defeat Pokémon in pairs if the players have enough experience, otherwise normal players would have to go to teams of 3 to 5 coaches to have a chance to win.

Manectric Mega Moveset

Pokémon Go Mega Manectric move set
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The best moves from Mega Manectric’s move set are Thunder Fang And Wild charge. They both have a combo DPS of 53.5 and they are also the best combination that can be used in Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other good moveset attacks are Charge radius, growl, And Flame burst among a few others.

The best counters against Mega Manectric in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters you can use against Mega Manectric and guarantee yourself a win.

  • Landorus (Therian): Mud blow / earthquake
  • Garchomp: Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Groudon: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Later: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Excadrill: Mud-Slap / Drill Run
  • Landorus (incarnate): Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Krookodile: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Ridon: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Golurk: Mud-Slap / Power of the Earth
  • Mamoswine: Mud-Slap / Bulldoze
  • Donphan: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Golem: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Mewdue: Psycho Cut / Psystrike
  • Haxorus: Dragon’s Tail / Earthquake
  • Regiga: Hidden Power / Giga Impact
  • Flygon: Mud Shot / Earth Power

Mega counters

  • Gengar (Mega): Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Lazio (Mega): Dragon Breath / Psychic
  • Charizard (Mega Y): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Charizard (Mega X): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Aerodactyl (Mega): Throwing stones / Power of the earth
  • Blastoise (Mega): Water Gun / Hydro Cannon
  • Houndoom (mega): Firefang / foul play
  • Gyarados (Mega): Bite / Hydropump
  • Beedrill (Mega): Poison Bomb / Mud
  • Venusaur (Mega): Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
Pokémon Go Mega Manectric guide
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Mega Manectric is powered up in sunny weather, so players should try to avoid fighting it in that setting to get the upper hand. All the counters are pretty good but they can use other hard hitting Pokémon that deal high damage if they don’t have the above options. There will be some good Pokémon to have on your team Garchomp, Groudon And Excadrill among other good choices.

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