Manaphy

Manaphy

Selected Masterpiece • 34/135
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $1.42
Plasma Storm Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Naoki Saito

Naoki Saito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2010, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon, and include Trainer cards. The work is marked by colorful, cartoonish character design, energetic moods, and balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Manaphy, a small, blue Pokémon, playfully gliding through shimmering waters. Its large, expressive eyes and gentle smile convey a sense of innocence and joy, inviting viewers into its vibrant aquatic world. The background features swirling waves and sparkling light, enhancing the feeling of movement and life around this charming creature. In this moment, Manaphy embodies a spirit of adventure and connection to the sea.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Water
Era
Black & White
Release
06/02/2013

Seafaring

Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost