Manaphy
Manaphy is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Plasma Storm (#34). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.75 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2013. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Manaphy suits collectors working on Plasma Storm who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Manaphy from Plasma Storm?
Manaphy is a Pokémon card in Plasma Storm numbered 34. It is born with a wondrous power that lets it bond with any kind of Pokémon. National Pokédex #490. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Manaphy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.75 for Manaphy. Low and high spread runs $2.50 to $81.30. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $3.75; Holofoil: $2.45. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Plasma Storm |
|---|---|
| Number | 34 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.75 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.41 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $3.75 |
| Holofoil | $2.45 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Seafaring | Water Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. |
| Final Wish | When this Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
| Weakness | Lightning ×2 |
How collectible is Manaphy?
Manaphy is listed as Rare Holo in Plasma Storm. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Manaphy?
Catalog fields: set Plasma Storm, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Naoki Saito. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Manaphy from Plasma Storm should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Manaphy is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Plasma Storm, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $3.75 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $3.75; Holofoil: $2.45).
- Illustrator Naoki Saito has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $3.75 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Manaphy worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.75 for ungraded Manaphy from Plasma Storm. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Manaphy from?
Manaphy is listed in Plasma Storm (Black & White) as card #34. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Manaphy?
Our catalog lists Manaphy as Rare Holo in Plasma Storm. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Manaphy good for collectors or players?
Manaphy includes gameplay stats in Plasma Storm. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Manaphy?
Finish variants of Manaphy carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $3.75; Holofoil: $2.45 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.