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Manaphy
Diamond & Pearl 9/130 • holo-rare
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 9/130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $17.86
- Artist
- Nakaoka
What it does
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Switch Manaphy with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Born on a cold seafloor, it will swim great distances to return to its birthplace.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Released in 2007 as part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion, this Manaphy card marked the introduction of the fourth generation of Pokémon to the trading card game. It was designed to coincide with the cinematic debut of the character in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, serving as a promotional anchor for the new generation's emphasis on legendary and mythical creatures. The holographic finish was specifically chosen to reflect the ethereal, aquatic nature of the character, emphasizing its status as the 'Prince of the Sea'.
The artwork, rendered in the distinctive, clean style of the Diamond & Pearl era, captures Manaphy in a fluid, serene pose intended to contrast with the more aggressive combat-oriented designs of other legendary cards. Upon its release, the card was received warmly by collectors for its vibrant color palette and its role as one of the earliest representations of Sinnoh-region Pokémon, successfully setting a new aesthetic standard for holographic rare cards that defined the era.
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