Manaphy XY190
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
Pokémon
Water Type
Promo
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About Manaphy
It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #490
- Card Number XY190
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Marine Guidance

Search your deck for a Water Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Aqua Ring30


Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Manaphy, a small, aquatic Pokémon, joyfully sitting on a soft patch of grass beside a tranquil body of water. The background features lush greenery, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of a hidden water oasis. The vibrant color palette, with shades of blue and green, enhances the mood of calmness and joy. Shading is gentle, contributing to a soft, inviting feel. Manaphy‚Äôs cheerful expression and playful pose reflect its nature as a guardian of the sea, and the overall scene conveys a sense of peace and harmony in its environment.
Playability Overview
Manaphy offers strategic deck thinning and mobility with its ability to search for Water Pokémon and switch out easily, supporting smoother evolution or tactical repositioning.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Oceanic WhispersThis Manaphy card radiates a serene underwater vibe with its gentle blue tones and lush green background. I’d suggest placing it on a “Calm Waters” page, surrounded by other aquatic Pokémon that evoke tranquility, like Vaporeon or Lapras. Its soothing artwork sets the perfect tone for a relaxing binder section.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Serene / Pastel / Water's Embrace / Gentle Waves









