Manaphy

Manaphy (マナフィ, Manafi) made its debut in the 9th Pokémon Movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, and is thought to be the Prince of the Sea Pokémon alluded to in the title of the Japanese movie. It was the 6th Pokémon of the fourth generation to be revealed by CoroCoro magazine. It was revealed alongside the silhouettes of three other Pokémon: Mantyke, Buizel, and Chatot.

Creature description

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Artwork from D/P

Manaphy are blue blob-like Pokémon. They have two long antennae extending from atop their head. At the end of these antennae are round objects that resemble a ball. Manaphy can use their antennae to use Heart Swap and switch people's energy. They also have jewel-like markings on their stomachs, one large red gem and a very small yellow gem. They are said to live in cold waters, and migrate miles away from their homes only to return. Manaphy can mimic human language as the Manaphy in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea was able to say certain words and sentences. In Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, Manaphy is only obtainable by either trading one from Pokémon Ranger or by receiving one from a special event that was held at Toys R' Us. If the player breeds a Manaphy with a Ditto in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, a new Pokémon named Phione will be conceived. This makes Manaphy the only legendary Pokémon to breed and produce offspring, although Phione does not evolve into Manaphy.

In Super Smash Bros Brawl

Manaphy appears from its Poké Ball and uses Heart Swap, it's signature move, temporarily swapping the players bodies. During the heart swap you keep your own damage and lives, and a selfdestruct causes you to lose a life rather than your opponent. Two players need to be close to Manaphy in order for the Heart Swap to take effect. This is the rarest of all Pokémon to appear in the game except for Mew, Celebi and Jirachi, who appear 1/493 of the time and drop collectibles.