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.
It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Manaphy doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool 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
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Hard to wall, honestly. Manaphy threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ice and Grass standing out. Pair that with Surf and Dive and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Manaphy doesn't appear in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Transfer it from Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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