Hydration heals status in rain, and Tail Glow triples Sp.Atk for Manaphy at S-Tier in Platinum. Event-only, but one of the most dangerous setup sweepers ever created.
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 Platinum Playthrough?

Event-only Water mythical from Pokemon Ranger. AbilityHydration cures status in rain. Strong special stats and the ability to learn every Water move. If imported from Ranger, Manaphy handles Flint and Bertha with ease.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSTEGEGGEGSGGGGGERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2FantinaGym 3MayleneGym 4Crasher WakeGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8ManaphyTradeAaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4JupiterBossMarsBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
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
Tough

Gardenia's team hits Manaphy's weaknesses hard.

Even
Turtwig
Lv 20
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafSunny DayReflect
Risky
Cherrim
Lv 20
Grass
Flower Gift
Grass KnotLeech SeedMagical LeafSafeguard
Avoid
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Fantina
Gym 3
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

You Win
Duskull
Lv 24
Ghost
Levitate
Will O WispPursuitShadow SneakFuture Sight
You Win
Haunter
Lv 24
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawSucker PunchHypnosisConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 26
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Maylene
Gym 4
Good

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

You Win
Meditite
Lv 28
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionRock TombFake Out
Easy KO
Machoke
Lv 29
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopRock TombStrengthFocus Energy
Even
Lucario
Lv 32
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 5
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallBrineBiteTwister
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 34
WaterGround
Damp
Mud ShotRock TombWater PulseYawn
Risky
Floatzel
Lv 37
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangCrunchAqua Jet
Byron
Gym 6
Good

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

Even
Magneton
Lv 37
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackMetal Sound
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 38
SteelGround
Rock Head
Flash CannonIce FangEarthquakeSandstorm
Easy KO
Bastiodon
Lv 41
RockSteel
Sturdy
Metal BurstStone EdgeIron DefenseTaunt
Candice
Gym 7
Good

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

You Win
Sneasel
Lv 40
DarkIce
Inner Focus
SlashAerial AceFeint AttackIce Shard
Easy KO
Piloswine
Lv 40
IceGround
Oblivious
AvalancheStone EdgeEarthquakeHail
Even
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerWater PulseFocus Blast
You Win
Froslass
Lv 44
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardDouble TeamShadow BallPsychic
Volkner
Gym 8
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

Even
Jolteon
Lv 46
Electric
Volt Absorb
Thunder WaveCharge BeamIron TailQuick Attack
Even
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamFocus BlastSignal BeamQuick Attack
Even
Luxray
Lv 48
Electric
Rivalry
Ice FangThunder FangCrunchFire Fang
Even
Electivire
Lv 50
Electric
Motor Drive
Thunder PunchFire PunchQuick AttackGiga Impact
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

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

You Win
Yanmega
Lv 49
BugFlying
Speed Boost
Air SlashBug BuzzU TurnDouble Team
You Win
Scizor
Lv 49
BugSteel
Swarm
Iron HeadX ScissorNight SlashQuick Attack
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 50
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
You Win
Heracross
Lv 51
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 53
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
Whiscash
Lv 50
WaterGround
Oblivious
Earth PowerAqua TailZen HeadbuttSandstorm
Easy KO
Gliscor
Lv 53
GroundFlying
Hyper Cutter
EarthquakeIce FangFire FangThunder Fang
Easy KO
Hippowdon
Lv 52
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchYawn
Easy KO
Golem
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeFire PunchThunder PunchSandstorm
Easy KO
Rhyperior
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
EarthquakeRock WreckerMegahornAvalanche
Flint
Elite Four
Good

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

Easy KO
Houndoom
Lv 52
DarkFire
Early Bird
FlamethrowerSludge BombDark PulseSunny Day
You Win
Flareon
Lv 55
Fire
Flash Fire
OverheatGiga ImpactQuick AttackWill O Wisp
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 53
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
You Win
Infernape
Lv 55
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
You Win
Magmortar
Lv 57
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerThunderboltSolar BeamHyper Beam
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

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

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Espeon
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallQuick AttackSignal Beam
You Win
Bronzong
Lv 54
SteelPsychic
Levitate
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Gallade
Lv 59
PsychicFighting
Steadfast
Drain PunchPsycho CutLeaf BladeStone Edge
Jupiter
Commander
Good

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

Easy KO
Zubat
Lv 21
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Even
Skuntank
Lv 23
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Mars
Commander
Good

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

You Win
Golbat
Lv 38
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Even
Purugly
Lv 40
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Saturn
Commander
Good

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

You Win
Golbat
Lv 42
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBitePoison FangConfuse Ray
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 42
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Easy KO
Toxicroak
Lv 44
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorFeint Attack
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Manaphy trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

You Win
Spiritomb
Lv 58
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindShadow Ball
Risky
Roserade
Lv 58
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombToxicExtrasensory
You Win
Togekiss
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Hustle
Air SlashAura SphereWater PulseShock Wave
Even
Lucario
Lv 60
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereExtreme SpeedShadow BallStone Edge
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatDragon Pulse
You Win
Garchomp
Lv 62
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeFlamethrowerGiga 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 Platinum

Manaphy cannot be caught in Platinum. It only comes from a special egg distributed through the Ranger games and events, so the sea prince has to be hatched from that imported egg.

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 Platinum

Manaphy hatches from the Pokémon Ranger egg, which stays dull on the game that first receives it; trade the egg to a second Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum and hatch it there for a chance at a shiny. 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 PlatinumNormal
Shiny Manaphy in Platinum 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
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

Pt Manaphy Best Moveset

One MoveTail Glow doubles Sp. Atk from 100 to an effective 200 in a single turn, creating the fastest setup attacker available. The moveset follows with special Water and Ice coverage, and AbilityHydration in rain clears any status automatically.

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

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

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 3
C120705Ice
TM55C9710010Water
TM04
Calm MindExchange Service Corner counter at the Battle Frontier, which you enter from the Fight Area
B——20Psychic
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C——10Normal
TM53
Energy BallRoute 226
C8010010Grass
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
C7010020Normal
TM70D—10020Normal
TM56
FlingRoute 222not until badge 7
D—10010Dark
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga ImpactVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
B150905Normal
TM86A—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C6010015Normal
TM15B150905Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 3
B9510010Ice
TM16
Light ScreenVeilstone Department Storebadge 3
C——30Psychic
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 3
D—10015Normal
TM17C——10Normal
TM77
Psych UpRoute 211badge 5
———10Normal
TM29
PsychicVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C9010010Psychic
TM33C——20Psychic
TM44B——10Psychic
TM27D—10020Normal
TM20D——25Normal
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallRoute 210badge 5
C8010015Ghost
TM48
Skill SwapCanalave Citybadge 5
———10Psychic
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03B14210015Water
TM87
SwaggerPokémon Mansionbadge 4
——9015Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 4
C—8510Poison
TM89C7010020Bug
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
C9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallFrom Jasmine in Sunyshore Citynot until badge 8
B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Manaphy doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ancient Power
C601005Rock
Tutor
Bounce
C85855Flying
Tutor
Dive
B12010010Water
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Knock Off
C6510020Dark
Tutor
Last Resort
B1301005Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal
Tutor
Uproar
—9010010Normal

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

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

Pokemon Platinum

Manaphy Event Distributions

In Platinum, Manaphy has had only a single Mystery Gift event distribution to its name.

Mythical Pokemon Manaphy GiftHeartGoldSoulSilverDiamondPearlPlatinumNot shiny
Lv 50 OT: NZ Cherish Ball Classic Ribbon
Moves: Aqua Ring, Water Pulse, Water Sport, Heart Swap
Original name: まぼろしのポケモン マナフィ プレゼント

Manaphy Platinum Guide

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

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

  • In Platinum, 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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