#490 Manaphy

#490 Manaphy

Height0.3 m(0'12")
Weight1.4 kg(3.1 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 4

Manaphy Evolution

Manaphy's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 100
341
Attack 100
236
Defense 100
236
Sp. Atk 100
236
Sp. Def 100
236
Speed 100
236
1521
Type Effectiveness

Manaphy Abilities

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

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Manaphy Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 1The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Tail GlowbugstatusLevel 1This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
Heart SwappsychicstatusLevel 1This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
Charmfairystatus100Level 9The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Supersonicnormalstatus55Level 16The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Bubble Beamwaterspecial65100Level 24A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Acid ArmorpoisonstatusLevel 31The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Whirlpoolwaterspecial3585Level 39The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100Level 46The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Aqua RingwaterstatusLevel 54The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Divewaterphysical80100Level 61The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Rain DancewaterstatusLevel 69The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Take Heartpsychicstatus0Level 76The user lifts its spirits, curing its own status conditions and boosting its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Alluring Voicefairyspecial80100TMThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.
Baton PassnormalstatusTMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100TMThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Disarming Voicefairyspecial40TMLetting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Flip Turnwaterphysical60100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
HazeicestatusTMThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080TMThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100TMThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psybeampsychicspecial65100TMThe target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scaldwaterspecial80100TMThe user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Skill SwappsychicstatusTMThe user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Stored Powerpsychicspecial20100TMThe user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Manaphy Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Diamond

Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.

Pearl

Water makes up 80% of its body. This Pokémon is easily affected by its environment.

Platinum

It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.

HeartGold

It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.

Legends: Arceus

Rumored to migrate across the oceans and visit Hisui's coastal waters only rarely. Although Manaphy resembles Phione, it is also quite different. The relation between the two is unclear.

In Other Languages

Manaphy's Japanese name is Manaphy (マナフィ). Here are all the official names for Manaphy across different languages:

JapaneseマナフィManaphy
Korean마나피
Chinese (Traditional)瑪納霏
FrenchManaphy
GermanManaphy
SpanishManaphy
ItalianManaphy
Chinese (Simplified)玛纳霏

Manaphy Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time2,560 steps(10 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate3
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience270

How to Get Manaphy

Manaphy is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Manaphy in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
GameMethodLocationDetails
DiamondWildSinnoh pokemartPokemon Ranger
PearlWildSinnoh pokemartPokemon Ranger
PlatinumWildSinnoh pokemartPokemon Ranger
HeartGoldWildJohto pokemartPokemon Ranger
SoulSilverWildJohto pokemartPokemon Ranger
FAQ

About Manaphy

Manaphy is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 600, Manaphy is classified as a Seafaring Pokémon and is part of the Phione → Manaphy evolution line.

In competitive play, Manaphy is placed in the UU tier where it holds a 8.55% usage rate. Its key abilities are Hydration, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Manaphy is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Manaphy can learn 83 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Tail Glow, Surf, Ice Beam, Energy Ball. Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 1.4kg, Manaphy has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Sinnoh region games.