Manectric

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[OVERVIEW]

Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams.

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Overheat / Flamethrower
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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  • Thunderbolt is Manectric's strongest Electric-type move
  • Volt Switch allows Manectric to pivot against Pokemon that are not immune to Electric-type attacks.
  • Overheat Grass-type Pokemon such as Lilligant and Ferroseed, which resist Manectric's STAB, for super effective damage, aswell as also damaging oppositing Electric-type Pokemon like Alolan Raichu for neutral damage.
  • Hidden Power Grass hits Ground-type Pokemon such as Gastrodon, which are immune to Manectric's STAB, for super effective damage.

Set Details
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  • Lightning Rod allows Manectric to absorb any Electric-type attacks and provide it while also boosting its Special Attack.
  • Max Speed with a Timid nature
  • Max Special Attack is ran to increase Manectric's damage output.
  • Life Orb is ran to further increase Manectric's damage output.
  • Choice Specs can also be ran on Manectric for an even higher damage output, however Manectric does not appreciate being locked into one move, as it will be forced to switch out against Pokemon that are immune to Electric-type moves such as Lanturn, Gastrodon, and Torterra.

Usage Tips
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  • Manectric should switch in against opposing Pokemon's Electric-type attacks so that it can get a Special Attack boost.
  • Manectric should use Volt switch a lot early-game to whittle down the opponent and gain momentum.
  • In situations versus incoming Electric-type immunities such as and Lanturn and Torterra, Manectric should use Hidden Power Grass or Overheat in order to chip the opponent down before switching; not doing so will give the opponent a lot of momentum.
  • Once the foe's Electric-type immunities have been removed, Manectric is free to spam Thunderbolt and Volt Switch to cripple the foe and gain momentum.

Team Options
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Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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  • Choice Scarf allows Manectric to outspeed and KO Pokemon such as Archeops, Alolan Dugtrio, and Carracosta after Shell Smash at the cost of less power.
  • Manectric can run a Modest nature, allowing it to guaranteed OHKO some Pokemon such as Torterra and opposing Manectric, however, this means that opposing threats such as Rapidash and Electavire will be able to outspeed and KO it.


Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.

**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
 
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