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
No Sun Moon entries available

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

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 Sun & Moon (Best Counters)
Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn
GrassSteel
A
Grass is super effective against ManaphyView Ferrothorn →

Sun & Moon 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

Sun & Moon Manaphy Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Manaphy builds around Wateriumz for extra utility, Timid nature for the right stat lean, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Hydration does its job quietly.

Best Build

Recommended
Ability
Hydration
Item
Wateriumz
Best Nature for Manaphy
Timid+SPE

Manaphy best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Attacker Moveset

  • Tail Glow
  • SurfSTAB
  • PsychicCoverage
  • RestRecovery

Recommended Teammates

Pelipper
PelipperGood
Greninja
GreninjaGood

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
D358515Water
Lv 46
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
Lv 54
Aqua Ring
D——20Water
Lv 61
Dive
—8010010Water
Lv 69
Rain Dance
C——5Water
Lv 76
Heart Swap
———10Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM14
Blizzard
C110705Ice
TM04
Calm Mind
C——20Psychic
TM100
Confide
D——20Normal
TM99
Dazzling Gleam
C8010010Fairy
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
A9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
D—10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM07
Hail
C——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
S9010010Ice
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
C——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
A9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM33
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
A——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
C6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM55
Scald
B8010015Water
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM94
Surf
S9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
C7010020Bug
TM98
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
—6510010Water
Gen 4
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Gen 6
Flash
D—10020Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Gen 6
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 4
Swift
C60—20Normal

How to Get Manaphy in Sun & Moon

Manaphy can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.

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

Also found in:

Legends: Arceus

Manaphy Guide

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

  • In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Tailglow, Surf, Psychic, and Rest. 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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