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While Koko fills a similar function to Manectric, I'll agree that a comparison doesn't prevent Mane from rising, since there's already a large gap between them. Instead, I would just take a look at B- rank and question if Manectric is as effective as any of the pokemon there. The answer to me is no, outside of maybe Terrakion which is really pretty niche.
I think Manaphy should drop to B-. It struggles with the rise of AV Bulu and isn't very consistent as a breaker. I just wouldn't put it on par with the other pokemon in B rank like Gyarados or Mega Lati twins, I think it fits more with Mega Heracross and Serperior.
Reuniclus should also drop, IMO. Blacephalon, Tyranitar, and Hoopa are all as good as they've been this generation, and the prevalence of other strong breakers like Kartana just make it a liability in a lot of cases. It still has uses such as checking Hawlucha and immunity to passive damage, but I would argue the current meta is less favorable to it now than it has been in the past.
I think Manaphy should drop to B-. It struggles with the rise of AV Bulu and isn't very consistent as a breaker. I just wouldn't put it on par with the other pokemon in B rank like Gyarados or Mega Lati twins, I think it fits more with Mega Heracross and Serperior.
Reuniclus should also drop, IMO. Blacephalon, Tyranitar, and Hoopa are all as good as they've been this generation, and the prevalence of other strong breakers like Kartana just make it a liability in a lot of cases. It still has uses such as checking Hawlucha and immunity to passive damage, but I would argue the current meta is less favorable to it now than it has been in the past.