Manaphy: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk100108–167184–328

Def100108–167184–328

SpA100108–167184–328

SpD100108–167184–328

Spe100108–167184–328

Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Manaphy outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Manaphy against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Manaphy · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152		Manaphy · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		Manaphy · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon has its status cured at the end of each turn if is active.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUUBL

1.6% of teams · rank #70 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games1.3%
1500 weighting1.4%
1695 weighting1.6%
1825 weighting1.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

EV spreads

Modest 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe20.2%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.8%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.9%
Timid 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe6.6%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.9%

Tera types

Fairy50.5%
Grass29.5%
Poison9.3%
Dragon2.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Manaphy does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13


1	Heart SwapSwaps all stat changes with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
1	Tail GlowRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 3.	Bug	Status	—	—	20
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
9	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
16	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
24	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Spec	65	100%	20
31	Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
39	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
46	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
54	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
61	DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Water	Phys	80	100%	10
69	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
76	Take HeartCures user's status, raises Sp. Atk, Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10

TM / HM / TR 48


TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
TM19	Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Fairy	Spec	40	—	15
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Spec	20	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM188	Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Water	Spec	80	100%	15
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Phys	60	100%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM227	Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10

Biology

Manaphy is the other member of the Sea Guardian Duo along with Phione. This Mythical Pokémon lives on the cold sea floor. It always returns to where it was born, no matter how far it has drifted.

Water makes up 80% of its small body, so it is easily affected by its environment. It is born with a wondrous power to let it befriend any creature. It greatly resembles Phione, though the relation is unclear.

Design & origin

Manaphy is based on Clione limacina.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#20 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Seafaring Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue

: —
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Sinnoh#151Extended Sinnoh#151Hisui#240

Rumored to migrate across the oceans and visit Hisui's coastal waters only rarely. Although Manaphy resembles Phione, it is also quite different. The relation between the two is unclear.
Legends: Arceus
It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Water makes up 80% of its body. This Pokémon is easily affected by its environment.
Pearl
Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.
Diamond

Names around the world

English: Manaphy
Japanese: マナフィ
Japanese (romaji): Manaphy
Korean: 마나피
Chinese (Traditional): 瑪納霏
Chinese (Simplified): 玛纳霏
French: Manaphy
German: Manaphy
Spanish: Manaphy
Italian: Manaphy

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

: 3 HP
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 270
: Slow

Breeding

: Water 1Fairy
: Genderless
: 10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

SoulSilver 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Manaphy from Pokemon Ranger · Lv 1

HeartGold 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Manaphy from Pokemon Ranger · Lv 1

Platinum 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Manaphy from Pokemon Ranger · Lv 1

Pearl 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Manaphy from Pokemon Ranger · Lv 1

Diamond 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Manaphy from Pokemon Ranger · Lv 1

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.