Type matchups
Damage Manaphy takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Manaphy has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 600
Manaphy has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Manaphy's only ability is Hydration.
How to beat Manaphy
Manaphy takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Manaphy is the first stage of a 1-stage line (Phione or Manaphy) and evolves into undefined.
Best counters to Manaphy
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Manaphy weak to?
As a Water type, Manaphy takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Manaphy resistant to?
Manaphy resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Manaphy?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Manaphy with super-effective attacks.