Manaphy 8/100
Set: Majestic Dawn
Released: May 1, 2008
Pokémon
Water Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45.8 packs (2.2%)
Water Type
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About Manaphy
Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #490
- Card Number 8/100
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorSuwama Chiaki
- Release Date01/05/2008
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Majestic Dawn
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water
- Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Lightning +20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Water 
Lightning +20 
Colorless ×1 Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Aqua Skin
When you attach a Water Energy card from your hand to Manaphy, remove 2 damage counters from Manaphy.
Attacks
- Chase Up
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Fountain30
You may attach up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Manaphy joyfully swimming through a shimmering, holographic aquatic background, its bright eyes and flowing feelers glowing as it glides gracefully in the sparkling water.
Playability Overview
Manaphy’s Aqua Skin ability offers valuable survivability in Water decks, while its versatile Fountain attack supports energy acceleration, but its low HP and reliance on coin flips limit its competitive consistency.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cosmic OceanThis Manaphy card has a cool mix of underwater and cosmic vibes thanks to that sparkly, starry background. It makes a great mid-page highlight on an ocean-themed spread, fitting well next to other Water Pokémon with shimmer or sparkle effects.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Calm / Blue Sparkle / Cosmic Glow / Deep Water
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