Special
Sweeper
BTier
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
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
1'00"Tiny
Weight1.4 kg
3.1 lbsFeather
Base XP270
Elite Yield
Abilities
HydrationTop Pick
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
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Type ChartGood
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricGrass
½xResist
FireWaterIceSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
FireGroundRock
How to Beat Manaphy in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Manaphy for 35-41%.

Heatran
Heatran
FireSteel
A
Recommended Build
AbilityFlashfire
ItemLeftovers
NatureCalm
Moves
  • Stealth Rock
  • Lava Plume
  • Earth Power
  • TauntUtility
View Heatran builds →

X & Y 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
Manaphy
#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
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
10 cycles·2,570 steps
Fast~3 min with Flame Body

X & Y Manaphy Best Moveset

Manaphy doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Surf and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.

Best Build

Solid pick
Ability
Hydration
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Manaphy
Timid+SPE

Manaphy best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • Tail Glow
  • SurfSTAB
  • Ice Beam
  • Energy Ball

Recommended Teammates

Excadrill
ExcadrillDecent

Moves

Hard to wall, honestly. Manaphy threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ice and Fairy standing out. Pair that with Surf and Dive and switchins need to think twice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
—4010030Water
Lv 1
Tail Glow
S——20Bug
Lv 1
Water Sport
———15Water
Lv 9
Charm
D—10020Fairy
Lv 16
Supersonic
——5520Normal
Lv 24
Bubble Beam
—6510020Water
Lv 31
Acid Armor
D——20Poison
Lv 39
Whirlpool
—358515Water
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

TM
TM14
Blizzard
C110705Ice
TM04
Calm Mind
C——20Psychic
TM100
Confide
———20Normal
TM99
Dazzling Gleam
C8010010Fairy
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
S9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D—10020Normal
TM56
Fling
D—10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM07
Hail
D——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
S9010010Ice
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM33
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
C6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM55
Scald
A8010015Water
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
HM03
Surf
S9010015Water
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

Manaphy can't learn any Tutor moves

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
D—10015Normal
Gen 4
Swift
—60—20Normal

How to Get Manaphy in X & Y

Manaphy doesn't appear in X & Y. Transfer it from Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.

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

Also found in:

Legends: Arceus

Manaphy Guide

  • In X & Y, Manaphy is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Tailglow with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In X & Y, 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 special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.

  • For X & Y, the core moveset is Tailglow, Surf, Ice Beam, and Energy Ball. Tailglow leads at 24% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.

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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