Hydration heals status in rain, and Tail Glow triples Sp.Atk for Manaphy at S-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. Event-only, but one of the most dangerous setup sweepers in competitive play.
Ability 1HydrationAbility 1Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
600HP100Attack100Defense100Speed100Sp.Def100Sp.Atk100
Weak to
Special
Sweeper
100Speed · Fast

Is Manaphy Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Event-only Water legendary from Pokemon Ranger. AbilityHydration clears all status in rain. If available, Manaphy handles everything Water-type does plus self-healing in rain. For most Diamond and Pearl players, Manaphy is unobtainable.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSEGEGSGEGSGGGGGGRoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2MayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8ManaphyTradeAaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Strong

Manaphy resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
You Win
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.

Even
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Even
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Risky
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
Easy KO
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Even
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Risky
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.

Easy KO
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
You Win
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Strong

Manaphy resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.

You Win
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
Easy KO
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.

You Win
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
You Win
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
You Win
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
Risky
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

Even
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
You Win
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
Even
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Even
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

Easy KO
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
You Win
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Strong

Manaphy resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.

You Win
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
Easy KO
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
Easy KO
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
You Win
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Easy KO
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

You Win
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
You Win
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
You Win
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
Levitate
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Mars's team.

You Win
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Even
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Jupiter's team.

Easy KO
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Even
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Saturn's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Easy KO
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Good

Manaphy has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.

You Win
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Even
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
You Win
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
You Win
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Even
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
You Win
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Water
Tier
S

Manaphy cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Manaphy locations

How to Get Manaphy in Diamond & Pearl

Manaphy cannot be caught anywhere in Sinnoh. It comes only from the Manaphy Egg, a special distribution tied to the Pokemon Ranger games, so the egg has to be brought in from that event.

Manaphy is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also Obtainable In:

Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.

How to Get Shiny Manaphy in Diamond & Pearl

Manaphy arrives from a Pokemon Ranger egg that always hatches non-shiny, so a shiny one must be obtained elsewhere and transferred over. See every game where Shiny Manaphy can be hunted

Shiny only via event distribution

Gen 4 Pokemon Ranger Manaphy egg: shiny only if traded to another save before hatching (1/8192), then moved up via Poke Transfer, Pokemon Bank or HOME. Every other Manaphy distribution (incl. the 2016 Mythical event) is shiny-locked.

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Manaphy in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Manaphy in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftBlue
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Manaphy Evolution

Does Not Evolve
Manaphy does not evolve
Single-stage PokemonView Full Evolution Chart

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
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Manaphy Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Manaphy Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Manaphy

Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GrassPsychic
C
Roserade
Roserade
GrassPoison
B
Parasect
Parasect
BugGrass
C
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
Torterra
Torterra
GrassGround
C

Manaphy Evolutions

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
#490Manaphy
Does 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 Water 1 egg groups.

Egg Groups
FairyWater 1
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
10 cycles·2,570 steps
Fast~3 min with Flame Body

DP Manaphy Best Moveset

100 across every stat with MoveTail Glow doubling Sp. Atk in one turn. The moveset goes from 100 to 200 effective Sp. Atk, then sweeps with special Water and Ice coverage. AbilityHydration heals status in rain, pairing perfectly with rain teams. One of the best setup attackers available.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Setup Sweeper
Ability
Hydration
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Manaphy
Timid+SPE

Manaphy best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • RestRecovery
  • Ice Beam
  • Calm Mind

Moves List

TMs carry this one. Manaphy learns Surf and Dive naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ice and Grass and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
—3010030Water
Lv 1
Tail Glow
A——20Bug
Lv 1
Water Sport
———15Water
Lv 9
Charm
——10020Normal
Lv 16
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Lv 24
Bubble Beam
—9710020Water
Lv 31
Acid Armor
D——40Poison
Lv 39
Whirlpool
D528515Water
Lv 46
Water Pulse
C9010020Water
Lv 54
Aqua Ring
D——20Water
Lv 61
Dive
B12010010Water
Lv 69
Rain Dance
C——5Water
Lv 76
Heart Swap
———10Psychic

TM Moves

34 of 37 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM14
BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 2
C120705Ice
TM55C9710010Water
TM04
Calm MindExchange Service Corner building in the Battle Park, entered through the Fight Area gatehouse
B——20Psychic
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM53
Energy BallRoute 226
C8010010Grass
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
C7010020Normal
TM70
FlashVeilstone Department Storebadge 1
D—10020Normal
TM56
FlingRoute 222not until badge 7
D—10010Dark
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga ImpactVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
B150905Normal
TM86A—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner
C6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper BeamVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2
B9510010Ice
TM16
Light ScreenVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——30Psychic
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——10Normal
TM77
Psych UpRoute 211badge 4
———10Normal
TM29
PsychicVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C9010010Psychic
TM33
ReflectVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——20Psychic
TM44
RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
B——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM20
SafeguardVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D——25Normal
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallRoute 210badge 4
C8010015Ghost
TM48
Skill SwapCanalave Citybadge 5
———10Psychic
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03
SurfCelestic Townbadge 4
B14210015Water
TM87
SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2
——9015Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 2
C—8510Poison
TM89
U-turnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C7010020Bug
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
C9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallSunyshore Citynot until badge 8
B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Manaphy doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Manaphy can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

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
Weight1.4 kg
Base XP270
Abilities
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entry

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

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

Manaphy Event Distributions

In Diamond & Pearl, Manaphy has been distributed through a modest set of Mystery Gift events.

Diamond and Pearl MANAPHY EventDiamondPearlNot shiny
Lv 50 OT: TRU Cherish Ball Classic Ribbon
Moves: Heart Swap, Water Pulse, Whirlpool, Acid Armor
Diamond and Pearl MANAPHY EventDiamondPearlNot shiny
Lv 50 OT: NWS Cherish Ball Classic Ribbon
Moves: Heart Swap, Water Pulse, Whirlpool, Acid Armor
Diamond and Pearl MANAPHY EventDiamondPearlNot shiny
Lv 50 OT: JBHF Cherish Ball Classic Ribbon
Moves: Heart Swap, Water Pulse, Whirlpool, Acid Armor

Manaphy Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Manaphy plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move. Surf is the primary attack.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Manaphy pairs best with Kyogre, Dialga, and Darkrai. Kyogre has Good synergy and covers what Manaphy can't handle on its own.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Timid is the go-to nature for Manaphy. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.

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.

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