Manectric [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

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[Overview]

<p> Manectric has always struggled to find a tier where it can be a dominant force. In theory, its fast speed and high special attack excellent Special Attack and Speed stats should make it a major threat in any metagame. However, in OU/UU both the OverUsed and UnderUsed tiers it is outclassed by Jolteon and Raikou, (< Comma) who both have higher Speed and Special Attack than Manectric. Even in RU its spot niche as a faster electric fast Electric-type sweeper is in jeopardy due to threatened by Galvantula's , (< Comma) higher Thunder accuracy, powerful dual STABs, and higher Speed who has higher Speed, a secondary Bug-type STAB, and the powerful Compoundeyes Thunder. Luckily, (< Comma) Manectric has a few weapons that Galvantula doesn't have. Its access to Flamethrower, Overheat, and Switcheroo is rare among Electric-type pokemon Pokemon. This allows These traits allow Manetric Manectric to invest its Hidden Power on in a different typing type, and have the option of crippling a wall by switching Choice items and cripple an opponent with a Switcheroo'd Choice item. With these unique moves and the buff for the ability Lightning Rod, Manectric can hold its ground against Galvantula in RU With these unique moves and the buff to the Lightningrod ability, Manectric can differentiate itself from Galvantula enough to retain a niche as a powerful special attacker.</p>
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[SET]
name: Choice
move 1: Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
move 2: Flamethrower / Overheat
move 3: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Ice
move 4: Switcheroo
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
ability: Lightning Rod Lightningrod
nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This is probably the most common set that Manectric will run. Thunderbolt is your the main STAB move, (< Comma) but Volt Switch also deserves a mention since because it provides momentum. Depending how much you abuse Switcheroo, the The choice between Flamethrower or and Overheat can go either way should be based on how much you abuse Switcheroo. Those who want to maintain keep the Choice item longer and play the hit and run hit-and-run game will perfer prefer Overheat for its power, (< Comma) since as the Special Attack drop will be negated once you switch Manectric switches. Volt Switch would also works well with Overheat, (< Comma) as you can negate the Special Attack drop by using Volt Switch, (< Comma) to switch out assuming your Choice item is gone provided Manectric's item has been switched away. Otherwise if your looking to avoid doing a lot of switching However, if you wish to avoid excessive switching, Flamethrower and Thunderbolt will allow you to stay on the battlefield longer and take advantage of the buff in Lightning Rod Manectric to stay on in for longer periods, where it can take advantage of any Lightningrod boosts it has scored. The buff not only gives Manectric immunity to Electric moves but also gives it a boost in Special Attack. As for the Hidden Power, a Grass typing is the primary option because Lanturn and Quagsire would have an easy time switching into can easily wall Manectric without it. If those two are checked than Hidden Power Ice is an option for Altaria and Gligar, (< Comma) who can take Manectric's attacks pretty well. Finally, (< Comma) there is the choice between Choice Specs or and Choice Scarf. This depends on whether your you're using Manectric as a powerful Special Attacker special attacker or a revenge killer. A special attacker appreciates the added power of Choice Specs, while the revenge killer greatly appreciates the blazing Speed that a Scarf offers. Both items take advantage of Switcheroo, (< Comma) allowing which allows Manectric to cripple defensive Pokemon, such as Munchlax or Quagsire or any walls on the switch in.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Having a Equipping Manectric with Choice Scarf or Choice Specs is totally up to a matter of preference. A Choice Scarf gives Manetric makes Manectric the role of a revenge killer that can pretty much outspeed most of the RU tier, (< Comma) while Choice Specs gives you it more attacking power. Depending on which Hidden Power typing you choose, Manectric will have different suitable partners. Water-type Pokemon works well with Hidden Power Grass Manetrics since variants, (< Comma) as Manetric Manectric can absorb the Electric-type moves while Pokemon such as Omastar and Kabutops intended for them, and in return, these Water-types can take out troublesome foes, such as Claydol and Gligar, (< Comma) with ease. Omastar and Kabutops deserve a special mention for their ability to set up entry hazards and Kabutops can Rapid Spin. On the flip side, a Manectric that wields Hidden Power Ice will be walled by Lanturn and Quagsire, so Grass-types—or teammates with powerful Grass-type moves—are great**** for removing such Grass-types. Since Because Manectric consistently switches will be switching a lot, Rapid Spin support would be very is beneficial. If your running Hidden Power Ice, Grass types such as Sceptile, Lilligant, and Tangrowth would make good partners because Manectric will be walled by Lanturn and Quagsire. A Modest nature can be used over instead of Timid for more attacking power, (< Comma) but you will fail to outspeed Pokemons with base 95 and 100 Speed and a Speed beneficial nature. but Manectric will not be fast enough to outpace Pokemon with base 95 Speed or higher that have a beneficial nature.(< Remove space >)</p>

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Ice
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod Lightningrod
nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This set offers more freedom to attack than the Choice set. Not being trapped in one move is the biggest advantage in this set but it does have its drawbacks. It can't Switcheroo a choice item on to opposing special walls to cripple them, therefore it requires supporting pokemon that can help take those walls out. Thunderbolt is primary STAB while Flamethrower is the perferred Fire move since this set stays in longer than the Choice set. Hidden Power selection is still up to whether you want to handle Quagsire and Lanturn better or Altaria and Gligar better. Volt Switch takes over the fourth move slot as it gives you momentum and a way to switch out of sticky situations. (This paragraph was a little lacking, so I added some stuff.)

The main selling point of this set is the ability to freely switch moves, which is one advantage it has over the Choice set. Thunderbolt is the best choice for a main STAB move, as it is both powerful and accurate. Flamethrower is the better Fire-type move for this set, which aims to stay in for extended periods and sweep; the Special Attack drop caused by using Overheat forces Manectric to switch out, which is counterproductive. The Hidden Power type you select should be based on the rest of your team, and how Manectric can support it. If your team has trouble with Grass-weak foes that resist Electric and Fire, such as Quagsire and Lanturn, Hidden Power Grass should be chosen. If Gligar and Altaria trouble you, Hidden Power Ice will rid you of them. Volt Switch is a nifty placement for the fourth slot, and its switching effect is always a welcome advantage. This set lacks the ability to Switcheroo a Choice item, which is one of Manectric's distinguishing traits. If you intend to use this Manectric variant on your team, you must make sure to utilize its strengths, otherwise you may find yourself using an inferior Galvantula. Manectric is also vulnerable to entry hazards; while it does not have a Stealth Rock weakness, residual damage can accumulate rather quickly with Life Orb added to the mix, and Rapid Spin support is recommended to ensure that Manectric does not faint ahead of its time.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Depending what type of Hidden Power you are running, Manectric will have different counters. With this set you won't have the ability to Switcheroo and cripple a special wall on the switch in. Due to the lack of a Choice Scarf, Pokemon Teammates that can handle faster Pokemon, (< Comma) such as Accelgor, Archeops, and Sceptile, (< Comma) would make good partners with for Manectric. Scarf Krookodile can handle all of the above threats, (< Comma) and Honchkrow deserves a special mention since because it can KO faster Pokemon with Sucker Punch faster pokemon while pairing well with the Electric-type immunity that Manectric provides.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Manectric doesn't have many more attacking options than besides the ones listed. Discharge and Charge Beam can be used in place of one of the Electric-type moves in on the Life Orb set, (< Comma) but these moves tend to be less effective than Thunderbolt in most circumstances. Manectric does have a decent physical movepool with notable moves such as Hone Claws, Wild Charge, Crunch, and Ice Fang available, but it is easily outclassed by other physical attackers due to Manectric's fairly low base attack Attack. Manectric can fit into a Rain Dance team by running a set with Rain Dance and Thunder. However, this will clash with Flamethrower, one of Manectric's few advantages over Galvantula. Along with Rain Dance support, Manectric can also use Thunder Wave, Light Screen, and Roar, though there better users of those moves.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Depending on what Hidden Power Manectric has, there will be different counters. Manectric will have different counters depending on which Hidden Power type it runs. Most ground pokemon Ground-type Pokemon, notably Quagsire, Gligar, and Claydol, (< Comma) can handle Manectric. Gligar and Quagsire will have to watch for which Hidden Power type Manetric Manectric has. Lanturn for the most part can handle Manectric even if it does have Hidden Power Grass, (< Comma) although Specs Hidden Power Grass Manectric will do decent damage. Manectrics will have to watch out for other Manectrics and Electivires that try to take advantage of the boosts they get from Electric attacks. If you see an opposing Manectric in team preview, you must use your own Manectric's STAB move carefully, as the opponent's Manectric might try to take advantage of your Manectric's Electric-type STAB with Lightningrod. Bulky pokemon Pokemon that won't don't take super-effective super effective damage from Manectric, (< Comma) like such as Hariyama and Bouffalant, (< Comma) can handle Manectric it pretty well. Munchlax and Clefable stops all sets dead in their tracks, (< Comma) but, (< Comma) like most Manectric counters, (< Comma) should must be wary of being given Switcheroo'd a Choiced item from Switcheroo. Scarf Krookodile is an exception as it can switch into any Electric-type move, won't mind Switcheroo, and counter with Earthquake.</p>

[Dream World]

<p>It gets Minus which sees no use outside of double battles. Manectric's Hidden Ability is Minus. Minus is completely useless in single battles, and Lightningrod is a much better ability anyway.</p>

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