Manaphy 2/17
Set: POP Series 9
Released: Mar 1, 2009
Pokémon
Water Type
Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 30.3 packs (3.3%)
Water Type
Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 30.3 packs (3.3%)Raw Prices
As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, Card Codex earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
Price History (Raw)
No price history available.
PSA Graded Prices
As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, Card Codex earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
About Manaphy
It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #490
- Card Number 2/17
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
- Release Date01/03/2009
- SeriesPOP
- Expansion POP Series 9
- 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 Attacks
- Dive
Look at the top 7 cards of your deck, choose 1 of them, and put it into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Water Glow
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Remove from Manaphy the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to that Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a serene Manaphy gliding gracefully underwater, surrounded by shimmering bubbles and beams of light, evoking a tranquil and mystical oceanic atmosphere where it seems to effortlessly navigate its aquatic realm.
Playability Overview
Manaphy offers valuable deck searching and sustainable chip damage with Water Glow, but its low HP and modest attack damage limit its viability in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Underwater CalmThis Manaphy card makes a great anchor for a water or ocean-themed page. Its clear, bubbling background sets a chill, peaceful mood, so it pairs well with other gentle sea Pokémon like Phione or Mantine. Keep the colors cool and soft to match.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Chill / Soft Blue / Sea Life / Gentle Waves
Buy on eBay
