Manaphy #9 from Diamond & Pearl - Rare Holo - Illustrated by Nakaoka
Water

Manaphy

#9/130 in Diamond & Pearl, Rare Holo, 70 HP, Water, illustrated by Nakaoka.

Card number
#9/130
Rarity
Rare Holo
HP
70 HP
Type
Water
Language
English
Release date
May 1, 2007
Illustrator
Nakaoka
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Collector Notes

Manaphy

Manaphy appears in the English print of Diamond & Pearl, released on May 1, 2007. Manaphy is a rare holo rarity and 70 HP. The Diamond & Pearl set contains 130 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Nakaoka.

Collector Insights

Manaphy is a Water-type Pokémon from the Diamond & Pearl series, numbered 9 and classified as a Rare Holo card. It has 70 HP and requires one Colorless energy to retreat. The card features two attacks: "Call for Family" allows the player to search their deck for a Basic Pokémon and place it on their Bench, then shuffle their deck, while "Aqua Ring" uses two Water energies to switch Manaphy with a Benched Pokémon, dealing 30 damage. Manaphy’s flavor text reflects its deep connection to the ocean, describing it as born on a cold seafloor and driven to return to its birthplace. The card has no resistances but is weak to Lightning, taking 20 additional damage. Its artist is Nakaoka, and it was released in the Diamond & Pearl set on May 1, 2007. The card’s design emphasizes its aquatic theme through its abilities and thematic description.

Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.

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