Manaphyin Pokémon SoulGold
water
Pokédex Entry
Seafaring Pokémon
Water makes up 80% of its body. It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
Manaphy in Pokémon SoulGold
Manaphy is #490 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Water
Dex
#490
Abilities
Cures status in rain.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
water1, fairy
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
3
Base Exp
300
EV Yield
3 Hp
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
electric ×2grass ×2
Resists
fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Manaphy has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve phione to get one.
Level Up Moves (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| Tail GlowLevel: 1Tail Glow | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Flash light that drastically Flashes a light that sharply raises Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Heart SwapLevel: 1Heart Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Swaps any stat changes with the foe. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 9Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 16Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Bubble BeamLevel: 24Bubble Beam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | ||||||
| Acid ArmorLevel: 31Acid Armor | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolLevel: 39Whirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| Water PulseLevel: 46Water Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Aqua RingLevel: 54Aqua Ring | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Forms a veil of water that restores HP. | ||||||
| Sparkling AriaLevel: 58Sparkling Aria | water | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Sings with bubbles. Cures burns on contact. | ||||||
| DiveLevel: 61Dive | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 69Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Take HeartLevel: 76Take Heart | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| The user lifts its spirits to heal and strengthen itself. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (34)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM99TM99 | |
| Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ScaldScald | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM55TM55 | |
| Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | HM10HM10 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Manaphy. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Manaphy resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Manaphy, either offensively or defensively.
Applin
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Flapple
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Appletun
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Dipplin
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Hydrapple
grassdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Ivysaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Venusaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Oddish
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Gloom
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Vileplume
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bellsprout
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Weepinbell
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Victreebel
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggcute
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggutor
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Tangela
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Chikorita
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bayleef
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Meganium
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
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