What is Manaphy's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Manaphy's maximum CP is 3,735 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Manaphy good in Pokémon GO?

Manaphy has 210 Attack, 210 Defense, and 225 Stamina. It's viable in raids and PvP.

Can Manaphy be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Manaphy is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,785 - 1,865 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,231 - 2,332 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,702 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,785 - 1,865 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,339 - 1,399 CP

Shiny not yet available

Manaphy

#490 · Sinnoh

Water

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 210

Defense 210

Stamina 225

Total: 645

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,735
Generation	Sinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Manaphy

Manaphy is a Water-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,735 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Manaphy has base stats of 210 Attack, 210 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 645.

With a strong Defense stat of 210, Manaphy is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles.

In Rainy weather, Manaphy receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Manaphy is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Waterfall STAB	Water	13	+7	13.0	7.0	4.0	2.7
Bubble STAB	Water	10	+12	10.0	12.0	2.7	3.7

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Bubble Beam STAB	Water	45	-33	22.5	25	-40
Psychic	Psychic	95	-50	31.7	75	-55
Surf STAB	Water	60	-50	40.0	75	-45

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Manaphy takes increased damage from these types:

Electric 1.6×

Grass 1.6×

Resistances

Manaphy takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.625×

Water 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Manaphy

Top Pokémon to use when battling Manaphy in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
4	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
5	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035
6	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	250	181	172	3,625
7	Regieleki	Electric	250	125	190	3,207
8	Electivire	Electric	249	163	181	3,523
9	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
10	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399

🏆 Manaphy PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	3	14	15	17	1,499
2	2	15	15	17	1,495
3	4	14	13	17	1,500
4	3	15	13	17	1,496
5	3	15	14	17	1,499
6	4	12	15	17	1,499
7	3	13	15	17	1,496
8	2	14	15	17	1,492
9	1	15	15	17	1,488
10	5	14	11	17	1,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	10	29	2,499
2	0	12	13	29	2,498
3	0	13	12	29	2,498
4	1	13	10	29	2,499
5	0	14	10	29	2,493
6	0	14	11	29	2,498
7	0	10	15	29	2,497
8	1	14	9	29	2,500
9	0	15	9	29	2,493
10	1	10	13	29	2,498

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Manaphy IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,799	1,399	1,865	2,332	3,265	3,702
98% (15/15/14)	2,793	1,396	1,862	2,327	3,258	3,694
96% (15/14/15)	2,793	1,396	1,861	2,327	3,258	3,694
93% (14/14/14)	2,774	1,387	1,849	2,312	3,237	3,670
91% (15/13/13)	2,775	1,387	1,849	2,312	3,237	3,670
87% (13/13/13)	2,750	1,375	1,833	2,291	3,208	3,638
82% (12/12/12)	2,726	1,363	1,817	2,271	3,180	3,606
80% (10/15/15)	2,737	1,368	1,824	2,280	3,193	3,620
67% (10/10/10)	2,678	1,339	1,785	2,231	3,124	3,542
0% (0/0/0)	2,443	1,221	1,629	2,036	2,851	3,232

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Manaphy with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,702 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,265 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,785 - 1,865 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,231 - 2,332 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,785 - 1,865 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,339 - 1,399 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Manaphy with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	46	26	3,265
2	3,265	27	3,265
3	3,265	28	3,265
4	3,265	29	3,265
5	440	30	2,799
6	3,265	31	3,265
7	3,265	32	3,265
8	3,265	33	3,265
9	3,265	34	3,265
10	933	35	3,032
11	3,265	36	3,265
12	3,265	37	3,265
13	3,265	38	3,265
14	3,265	39	3,265
15	1,399	40	3,265
16	3,265	41	3,265
17	3,265	42	3,265
18	3,265	43	3,265
19	3,265	44	3,265
20	1,865	45	3,492
21	3,265	46	3,265
22	3,265	47	3,265
23	3,265	48	3,265
24	3,265	49	3,265
25	2,332	50	3,702

📖 Complete Manaphy Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Manaphy (#490) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,735 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Manaphy is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Manaphy in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Manaphy is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Manaphy Stats Analysis

Manaphy's Attack stat is 210 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Manaphy a strong damage dealer.

With 210 Defense (Excellent) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 645. This excellent bulk makes Manaphy very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Manaphy's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Manaphy Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Manaphy depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Waterfall (Fast) with Bubble Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Manaphy has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Manaphy PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Manaphy can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.

Master League

With 3,702 CP at Level 50, Manaphy is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Manaphy Raid Guide & Counters

Manaphy appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Manaphy at Level 20 (1,785 - 1,865 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,231 - 2,332 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,865 CP.

🎯 How to Get Manaphy in Pokémon GO

Manaphy is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

✨ Shiny Manaphy in Pokémon GO

Shiny Manaphy is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Manaphy gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,231 - 2,332 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Cannot be traded.
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Manaphy

Q: What is Manaphy's max CP?
A: 3,702 CP at Level 50, or 3,265 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Manaphy good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Manaphy be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Manaphy weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Waterfall + Bubble Beam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.