Manaphy

マナフィ · Manaphy

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.

Type: water
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Seafaring Pokémon
Japanese: マナフィ
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 1.4 kg
Color: Blue
Shape: Humanoid

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Manaphy.

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Phione

Stage 1

Base form

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Manaphy

Stage 2

From Phione

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 100

/255
Attack 100

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Defense 100

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Sp. Atk 100

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Sp. Def 100

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Speed 100

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§ III

Best Manaphy cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 17 cards.

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§ IV

Manaphy through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

2 cards
Diamond & Pearl era → Platinum era
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02 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
EX era
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03 EY

Eske Yoshinob

Eske Yoshinob has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, spanning the Black & White, XY, and Sword & Shield eras. The work leans into digital, action-forward compositions with focused staging, energetic mood, and vibrant, high-contrast color.

1 card
XY era
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04 HA

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.

1 card
Black & White era
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05 H

HYOGONOSUKE

HYOGONOSUKE has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, and Sun & Moon releases. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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