#259 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Manectric Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Manectric is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Manectric @ Focus Sash Ability: Lightning Rod Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Volt Switch - Overheat - Flamethrower - Snarl
Manectric moves
Share of Manectric sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Volt SwitchElectric63.2%
- OverheatFire61.1%
- FlamethrowerFire51.5%
- SnarlDark48.7%
- ThunderboltElectric45.8%
- ProtectNormal42.7%
- Rising VoltageElectric25.3%
- DischargeElectric16.1%
- ThunderElectric11.5%
- SwitcherooDark10.8%
Items
- Focus Sash40.8%
- Choice Scarf26.4%
- Life Orb21%
- Magnet3.3%
- Electric Seed3%
Abilities
- Lightning Rod93.3%
- Minus6.5%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 147 | 85 | 80 | 157 | 80 | 172 | 61.7% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 147 | 85 | 80 | 172 | 80 | 157 | 15.7% |
| Hasty+Spe −Def | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 147 | 95 | 72 | 157 | 80 | 172 | 6.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 61.7% · Modest 15.7% · Hasty 6.9%.
Manectric teammates
Share of Manectric teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Manectric set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Manectric set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Volt Switch, Overheat, Flamethrower and Snarl with Focus Sash (40.8% of sets) and Lightning Rod, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Manectric's best teammates in VGC?
Manectric's most common partners are Rillaboom (36.3%), Sneasler (23.9%), Mega Raichu X (23.5%), Dragonite (21.1%) and Mega Metagross (18.3%) — the share of Manectric teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Manectric use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Manectric's top spreads (61.7%), followed by Modest (15.7%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
Manectric has base 105 Speed: 172 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 157 neutral, and 112 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Manectric in Pokémon Champions?
Manectric is #259 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.