Ultra League PvP guide
Manectric (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Manectric (Shadow) is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #702. Its recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Wild Charge and Psychic Fangs.
Ultra League
#702
Niche
Type
Electric
Best Fast Move
Snarl
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,646
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MANECTRIC (SHADOW)
Is Manectric (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Manectric (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #702.
Manectric (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #974 | 59.0 | Snarl, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #702 | 62.9 | Snarl, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs |
Best Moveset for Manectric (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Manectric (Shadow) is Snarl with Wild Charge and Psychic Fangs.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Manectric (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Manectric (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Snarl → Wild Charge
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Snarl → Psychic Fangs
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Manectric (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Manectric (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent813
- Melmetal728
- Corviknight663
- Skeledirge571
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon113
- Feraligatr113
- Tinkaton132
- Florges167
Manectric (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Manectric (Shadow)'s Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Manectric (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Manectric (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Manectric (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
60% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
79% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
Ratings are shown from Manectric (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Manectric (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Manectric (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Manectric (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Manectric (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Manectric (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Manectric (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Manectric (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Manectric (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Manectric (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,595,220 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 1,499 | 24 | 1,589,503 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,495 | 24 | 1,583,986 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 1,492 | 24 | 1,582,144 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 1,496 | 24 | 1,582,144 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,496 | 50 | 3,415,989 |
| #2 | 3/14/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 3,407,564 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,485 | 50 | 3,400,247 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 2,490 | 50 | 3,394,231 | |
| #5 | 2/14/15 | 2,488 | 50 | 3,391,933 |
Manectric (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Manectric (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Manectric (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 140.7
- Defense
- 92.9
- HP
- 122
Ultra League
Manectric (Shadow) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 182.3
- Defense
- 119.3
- HP
- 157
Manectric (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Manectric (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Manectric (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Manectric (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Electric typing · Same Snarl fast move · Master League #373
Same Electric typing · Dark-type fast move · Ultra League #58
Shares Electric typing · Also runs Psychic Fangs · Great League #52
Same Electric typing · Also runs Wild Charge · Ultra League #451
Same Electric typing · Also runs Wild Charge · Ultra League #396
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Manectric (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Manectric (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Manectric (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Wild Charge and Psychic Fangs.
Is Manectric (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Manectric (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #702.
What counters Manectric (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Feraligatr and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Manectric (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Manectric (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Manectric (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×).