Manaphy

Manaphy

Manaphy appears in the English print of XY Black Star Promos, released on October 12, 2013. Manaphy is a promo rarity and 70 HP. The XY Black Star Promos set contains 216 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Manaphy is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It includes two attacks: "Marine Guidance," which requires one Water energy to search the deck for a Water Pokémon, reveal it, and place it in the hand before shuffling the deck, and "Aqua Ring," needing two Water energies to deal 30 damage and switch this Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon. The card has no resistances but is weak to Grass-type attacks with double effectiveness. It was released in the XY series as part of the XY Black Star Promos set on October 12, 2013, with a Promo rarity. The artist is Ken Sugimori, and its design reflects a theme of connection and versatility. The flavor text highlights its ability to form bonds with various Pokémon, emphasizing its unique nature. This card serves as a strategic tool for players seeking to manipulate their deck and bench efficiently.

It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.

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