# Manaphy - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Manaphy builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Manaphy Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Manaphy)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Manaphy
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Manaphy.

## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 57.010%
- **Tail Glow**: 54.686%
- **Ice Beam**: 48.910%
- **Take Heart**: 45.300%
- **Scald**: 42.846%
- **Stored Power**: 42.755%
- **Acid Armor**: 42.647%
- **Rest**: 19.156%
- **Psychic**: 13.606%
- **Energy Ball**: 13.202%

## Common Abilities
- **Hydration**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 50.771%
- **Leftovers**: 48.703%
- **Other**: 0.526%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 41.043%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 30.305%
- **Latias**: 29.883%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 29.839%
- **Klefki**: 29.836%
- **Blaziken**: 29.087%

## FAQ for Manaphy in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Manaphy?
The most common moves for Manaphy are Surf, Tail Glow, Ice Beam, Take Heart. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Manaphy?
Manaphy is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Ninetales-Alola, Latias, Gyarados-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Manaphy?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Manaphy?
The top build for Manaphy features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 36.065% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Manaphy?
Manaphy is most effectively run with the ability **Hydration** (100.000%) and the item **Waterium Z** (50.771%).

### What is the most common role for Manaphy?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Manaphy often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Manaphy?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Manaphy on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Manaphy) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Manaphy
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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