Pokémon Sword & Shield: How To Find & Evolve Electrike Into ...

Who doesn't love a good dog Pokémon? These loyal boys will be by your side through thick and thin, the way Ash and Pikachu made it look like Pokémon training was supposed to be. Electrike is also an Electric type like Pikachu, so it's kinda the same thing. So why not add an Electrike to your Sword & Shield team?

Where To Find Electrike In Sword & Shield

Electrike can be found dashing around Route 4. If you're looking for at a higher level, check the Wild Area. There, they can be found at Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, and West Lake Axewell. They prefer thunderstorms for obvious reasons, so it might take some patience.

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How To Evolve Electrike Into Manectric

Electrike evolves into Manectric upon reaching level 26. From there, Manectric usually has a Mega Evolution. However, there is no Mega Evolution in Sword & Shield. But it might return in the future, and still counts in Pokémon Home, so it's something to consider if you're building a complete Dex.

What Manectric Does In Battle

Without its Mega Evolution, Manectric is stuck with mediocre stats. It is speedy and has good Special Attack, so you should build it accordingly. That means Thunderbolt, Flamethrower to surprise Grass-types, and Volt Switch to get out. Manectric can carve out a niche as a decent Doubles partner thanks to its Lightning Rod Ability. This allows it to absorb Electric-type attacks and protect a vulnerable ally.

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