manaphy

Manaphy is a Water-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Hydration: Heals status conditions if it is raining.

Physical Characteristics:

• Manaphy is a small, blue, aquatic Pokémon with a round body.
• It has large, bright blue eyes and a small, yellow dot on its forehead.
• Its head is adorned with two long, droplet-shaped antennae which end in small, round tips.
• The body is somewhat translucent, and it has short, stubby arms and two short legs.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Manaphy is known to bond with any Pokémon it encounters, showcasing its gentle and friendly nature.
• It is said to be born at the bottom of cold seas and spends its time traveling in water.
• Manaphy is rare and elusive, often found in the depths of the ocean or around secluded water bodies.

In Battle:

• Manaphy is a versatile and resilient Pokémon in battle, known for its excellent Special Attack and Special Defense stats.
• Signature moves include Tail Glow, which sharply raises its Special Attack, and Heart Swap, a unique move that swaps all stat changes with the target.
• It can also learn moves like Surf, Ice Beam, and Energy Ball, making it adaptable against various types.
• Manaphy is strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types, but weak against Electric and Grass types.

Evolution:

• Manaphy does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• However, it can produce a Phione when bred with a Ditto, though Phione does not evolve into Manaphy.

Interesting Facts:

• Manaphy is one of the very few Pokémon capable of learning the move Heart Swap.
• It is known as the "Seafaring Pokémon" and has a special connection to the ocean.
• In the Pokémon Ranger games, Manaphy is a central character, highlighting its importance and rarity.
• Despite being a Mythical Pokémon, Manaphy can breed, which is unique among its kind.
• Manaphy was featured prominently in the movie "Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea," where it formed a bond with a character named May.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• Platinum: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Heartgold: It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Soulsilver: It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Black: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• White: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Black-2: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• White-2: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• X: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Y: It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Omega-Ruby: It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.