Manaphy
Seafaring Pokémon
It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon.
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Competitive
Strategy Overview
Manaphy's standout trait is its access to Tail Glow, which allows it to set up incredibly quickly and break through a plethora of walls. A mono-Water typing leaves Manaphy with very few weaknesses, and this coupled with good defensive stats means Manaphy is able to find many opportunities to set up. Manaphy has an impressive range of coverage moves as well, including Ice Beam, Energy Ball, and Psychic. However, foes such as Mollux, Plasmanta, Cyclohm, and Krilowatt make it difficult for Manaphy to always have the right coverage options. Manaphy's base 100 Speed isn't bad by any means, but it leaves it outsped by many offensive threats such as Mega Manectric and Serperior. However, very few things can safely switch into a boosted Manaphy, and with the right team support its coverage issues can be remedied.
Common Teammates
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