In Black 2 & White 2, Manaphy is a Mythical Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 100 HP stands out.

What is Manaphy weak to?

In Black 2 & White 2, Manaphy's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Roserade (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Manaphy has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Manaphy?

Hydration is the go-to ability for Manaphy. It cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. It's Manaphy's only ability.

What role does Manaphy play in battle?

Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Manaphy is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.

What counters Manaphy?

In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Manaphy: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.

Manaphy - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Sweeper

ATier

100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

An unusually even spread gives Manaphy flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But any other stat isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 HP EVs.

Base Stats

Legend

HP100

Attack100

Defense100

Sp. Atk100

Sp. Def100

Speed100

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 Entries

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

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
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score0

Gen V Type Chart

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

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Manaphy in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone can KO Manaphy with Thunderbolt (96-113%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Manaphy for 36-42%. Rotom deals 70-83% with Thunderbolt.

Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Manaphy Thunderbolt 2x 96-113%KO Flash Cannon 21-25% Volt Switch 2x 75-88% View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Manaphy Mach Punch 28-33% Bullet Seed 2x 36-42% View Breloom builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch Shadow Ball TrickUtility ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Manaphy Volt Switch 2x 55-65% Shadow Ball 31-37% Thunderbolt 2x 70-83% View Rotom builds →

Black 2 & White 2 Evolution

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

#490ManaphyDoes 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 Water1 egg groups.

Egg Groups

FairyWater1

Gender

Genderless

Ditto only

Hatch Time

10 cycles·2,570 steps

Fast~3 min with Flame Body

Black 2 & White 2 Manaphy Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

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

—2010030Water

Lv 1

Tail Glow

———20Bug

Lv 1

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 9

Charm

——10020Normal

Lv 16

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Lv 24

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Lv 31

Acid Armor

D——40Poison

Lv 39

Whirlpool

D358515Water

Lv 46

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Lv 54

Aqua Ring

D——20Water

Lv 61

Dive

B8010010Water

Lv 69

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 76

Heart Swap

———10Psychic

TM Moves

TM14

Blizzard

C120705Ice

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

HM06

Dive

B8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

C8010010Grass

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM55

Scald

B8010015Water

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

B9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM89

U-turn

C7010020Bug

HM05

Waterfall

B8010015Water

Egg Moves

Manaphy doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Bounce

C85855Flying

Tutor

Covet

—6010040Normal

Tutor

Heal Bell

C——5Normal

Tutor

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Knock Off

C6510020Dark

Tutor

Last Resort

B1401005Normal

Tutor

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Tutor

Skill Swap

———10Psychic

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Ancient Power

C601005Rock

Gen 4

Brine

C6510010Water

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

How to Get Manaphy in Black 2 & White 2

No wild encounters for Manaphy in Black 2 & White 2. It's available in Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

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

Also found in:

Legends: Arceus

Manaphy Guide

In Black 2 & White 2, Manaphy is a Mythical Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 100 HP stands out.
In Black 2 & White 2, Manaphy's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Roserade (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Manaphy has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Hydration is the go-to ability for Manaphy. It cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. It's Manaphy's only ability.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Manaphy is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Manaphy: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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