Manaphy (Pokémon)
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| Manaphy マナフィ Manaphy | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| National Dex | #490 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #151 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Water |
| Species | Seafaring Pokémon |
| Height | 1′00″ (0.3m) |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs. (1.4kg) |
| Ability | Hydration |
| Egg groups | Water 1 |
| Fairy | |
| Time to hatch | 2,560 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 HP |
| Exp. yield | 215 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 3 |
Manaphy (Japanese: マナフィ Manaphy) is a legendary Water-type Pokémon, first appearing in Generation IV. Manaphy is not directly obtainable in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Manaphy's ability is Hydration, which heals a status effect when Manaphy is in play during rain.
It is comparable to Celebi and Jirachi, but more so to Mew, both for its place in the regional Pokédex list, identical base stats and its inability to be caught during normal gameplay. Unlike them, however, Manaphy is not a Psychic-type; it also has the unprecedented ability to breed, though the offspring is a Phione. Interestingly, Manaphy is joined by Shaymin this generation, which is not a Psychic-type Pokémon either. Manaphy is the last Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex, but not the Generation IV National Dex.
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Biology
Physiology
Manaphy is a small, blue, aquatic Pokémon. It has stubby feet and club-like arms that are longer than its body. Manaphy has a red gem on its chest. Manaphy has a round head with a pair of long blue antennae. Eighty percent of Manaphy's body is made of water and is highly susceptible to its environment. One of these reactions is that when Manaphy reproduces in an ocean that's warmer than those that they are native to, the child will be a Phione as opposed to another Manaphy.
Gender differences
Manaphy is genderless.
Special abilities
Due to Manaphy's high water content in its body, it can heal itself whenever its raining. Manaphy can control water and focus them into attacks such as Water Pulse and BubbleBeam. Manaphy can also switch the perspective of people, and Pokémon, with each other, by using its signature move, Heart Swap.
Behavior
Habitat
Manaphy appears to be native to the cold oceans of the Fiore region, but cannot hatch there, instead only being able to be hatched in the Sinnoh region. Strangely, all eggs Manaphy produces in Sinnoh hatch into Phione.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Manaphy is the star of the ninth movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. It is initially an egg that an evil gang wants to steal. Manaphy hatches in May's hands and helps the People of the Water to find the Sea Temple. It is known as the Prince of the Sea.
Manaphy also makes a cameo in Together.
In the manga
In the manga "Pokémon Ranger, the Comic" (from the creators of Pokémon Adventures), Cameron from Summerland found Manaphy's Egg on Fiore's Sea, then it was stolen by the Go-Rock Squad who wanted to use its enormous powers for bad purposes when it hatched. This plan failed when Solana and Lunick saved the egg and it was given to Prof. Hastings's granddaughter who lives in Sinnoh.
In the TCG
- Main article: Manaphy (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
When released from a Poké Ball, Manaphy uses a Heart Swap which switches the body of the user with another player. KO's still count for the original player.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | Diamond | Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace. |
| Pearl | Water makes up 80% of its body. This Pokémon is easily affected by its environment. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Received from Pokémon Ranger from Fiore (egg) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest (Event mission 4)* |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 | Sharpedo Rock |
Base stats
| HP: | 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 100 | |
| Defense: | 100 | |
| SpAtk: | 100 | |
| SpDef: | 100 | |
| Speed: | 100 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Manaphy is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
By TM/HMEvolution
Sprites
 For other sprites and images, please see Manaphy images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
OriginManaphy may be based upon sea angels, tiny transparent ocean mollusks that look like ocean fairies and possess pairs of flexible tentacles they use to feed. Name originManaphy's name may be based on manatee, the name of a water-dwelling mammal. It could also be a combination of mana and clione. In other languagesEventsManaphy is one of the event-only Pokémon.
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