Manaphy

Manaphy

Selected Masterpiece • XY113/211
Artist Hitoshi Ariga
Market Price $31.39
The Illustrator

Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Manaphy gracefully swimming through a vibrant underwater scene, surrounded by colorful coral and playful aquatic companions. Its bright blue body and cheerful expression convey a sense of innocence and wonder, inviting viewers into its serene world. The gentle bubbles rising to the surface add to the tranquil atmosphere, suggesting a moment of exploration and connection with the ocean's beauty. This snapshot captures the essence of Manaphy's nurturing nature, as it seems to guide its friends throug”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Water
Era
XY
Release
12/10/2013

Marine Guidance

Search your deck for a Water Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Aqua Ring

30

Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost