There's a reason Manaphy has stayed relevant since Gen 4. Water typing and clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark — it checks a lot of boxes at once. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Seafaring Pokemon.
An unusually even spread gives Manaphy flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But any other stat isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 HP EVs.
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.
Manaphy Weakness
GoodType-wise, Manaphy takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Manaphy's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Manaphy doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across two egg groups, and eggs are quick to hatch.
How to Evolve
Breed Manaphy with Ditto to get Phione eggs. Phione does not evolve into Manaphy.
Ditto only
Manaphy doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Surf and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while flexible EVs EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Manaphy Moveset
- Tail Glow
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Take Heart
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Manaphy learns Hydro Pump and Surf naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fairy and Ice and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Manaphy gets Hydro Pump and Water Pulse for same-type damage alongside Psychic and Fairy coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
TMs carry this one. Manaphy learns Surf and Dive naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ice and Fairy and beyond give it real matchup play.
Hard to wall, honestly. Manaphy threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Ice and Fairy standing out. Pair that with Surf and Liquidation and switchins need to think twice.
No wild encounters for Manaphy in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
You'll find Manaphy at Seaside Hollow as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
Manaphy can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Manaphy is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
No wild encounters for Manaphy in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Manaphy is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 100 HP stands out.
Manaphy doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Water type with 600 BST.
Hydration is the go-to ability for Manaphy. It cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. It's Manaphy's only ability.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Manaphy is a mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Manaphy appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Manaphy first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A