Special
Sweeper
BTier
100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
Legend
HP100
B
Attack100
B
Defense100
B
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def100
B
Speed100
B
Total600
Details
Catch Rate
Legendary3 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.3 m
1'00"Tiny
Weight1.4 kg
3.1 lbsFeather
Base XP270
Elite Yield
Abilities
HydrationTop Pick
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entries

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

Manaphy Weakness

Type-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 Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Type ChartGood
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricGrass
½xResist
FireWaterIceSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
FireGroundRock
How to Beat Manaphy in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Rotom's Discharge hits Manaphy for 53-63%.

Leafeon
Leafeon
Grass
A
Recommended Build
AbilityChlorophyll
ItemLife Orb
NatureAdamant
Moves
  • Swords Dance
  • Knock Off
  • Leaf Blade
  • Solar Blade
Damage vs Manaphy
Knock Off
22-26%
View Leafeon builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Manaphy doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find no compatible partners across two egg groups, and eggs are quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Manaphy
#490ManaphyDoes not evolve

Breeding

Moderate

Manaphy is genderless — breed with Ditto to get Phione eggs. Phione does not evolve into Manaphy. Part of the Fairy and Water1 egg groups.

Egg Groups
FairyWater1
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
10 cycles·2,570 steps
Fast~3 min with Flame Body

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Manaphy Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Manaphy builds around Wateriumz for extra utility, Modest nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Hydration does its job quietly.

Best Build

Situational pick
Special Tank
Ability
Hydration
Item
Wateriumz
Best Nature for Manaphy
Modest+SPA

Manaphy best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • Tail Glow
  • SurfSTAB
  • RestRecovery
  • Energy Ball

Recommended Teammates

Pelipper
PelipperGood

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tail Glow
S——20Bug
Lv 1
Water Gun
—4010025Water
Lv 9
Charm
C—10020Fairy
Lv 16
Supersonic
D—5520Normal
Lv 24
Bubble Beam
C6510020Water
Lv 31
Acid Armor
D——20Poison
Lv 39
Whirlpool
D358515Water
Lv 46
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
Lv 54
Aqua Ring
D——20Water
Lv 61
Dive
B8010010Water
Lv 69
Rain Dance
C——5Water
Lv 76
Heart Swap
———10Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM14
Blizzard
C110705Ice
TM55
Brine
C6510010Water
TM04
Calm Mind
C——20Psychic
TM21
Dazzling Gleam
C8010010Fairy
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
S9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
——10020Normal
TM56
Fling
——10010Dark
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM07
Hail
C——10Ice
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9010010Ice
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
C——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM33
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
S——10Psychic
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM49
Scald
B8010015Water
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM48
Skill Swap
C——10Psychic
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM95
Surf
S9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM89
U-turn
C7010020Bug
TM03
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
TM99
Waterfall
B8010015Water

Egg Moves

Manaphy doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Manaphy can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Manaphy in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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:

Legends: ArceusSpecial encounter · Seaside Hollow · Request: The Sea's Legend

Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Manaphy Guide

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Manaphy is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Tailglow with Wateriumz is the standard set.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Manaphy's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Roserade (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Manaphy has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

  • 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 special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.

  • For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Tailglow, Surf, Rest, and Energy Ball. Tailglow leads at 24% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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