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.
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Grass is super effective against ManaphyView Ferrothorn → | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Electric is super effective against ManaphyView Tapu Koko → | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Grass is super effective against ManaphyView Kartana → | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Electric is super effective against ManaphyView Rotom → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Hippowdon deals 35-41% with Earthquake.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Manaphy View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake35-41% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Manaphy View Torkoal builds →Eruption29-35% Heat Wave19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Manaphy View Mew builds →Ice Beam9-11% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Breeding
Manaphy is genderless — breed with Ditto to get Phione eggs. Phione does not evolve into Manaphy. Part of the Fairy and Water1 egg groups.
Ditto onlyUltra Sun & Ultra 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
Manaphy best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Tail Glow
- Surf
- Psychic
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Tail Glow
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Manaphy threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Ice and Fairy standing out. Pair that with Surf and Liquidation and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Manaphy in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Manaphy in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Manaphy Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves