Johto Pokemart
100%- Method
- Receiving a Manaphy from Pokemon Ranger
- Level Range
- Lv. 1
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#490
POKÉDEX No. #490
Manaphy
Seafaring Pokémon
Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.3 m
Weight1.4 kg
AbilitiesHydration
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP100310–404
- Attack100184–328
- Defense100184–328
- Sp. Atk100184–328
- Sp. Def100184–328
- Speed100184–328
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)+168 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #490 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #151 |
| Hisui | #240 |
| Original Sinnoh | #151 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+3 HP
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Manaphy's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
In-Depth Analysis
Manaphy's 600 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. HP (100) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 100 means careful positioning matters.
Its Water typing leaves Manaphy with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Manaphy a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
1.4 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Fairy
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
2,550
Hatch Counter: 10
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Manaphy?
Manaphy is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Manaphy's weaknesses?
Manaphy takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Manaphy evolve?
Manaphy is the final form of the Phione → Manaphy evolution line.
What are Manaphy's base stats?
Manaphy has a base stat total of 600: HP 100, Attack 100, Defense 100, Sp. Atk 100, Sp. Def 100, Speed 100. Its highest stat is HP (100).
