Checks and Counters

What beats Manaphy in Gen 9 OU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Manaphy. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Manaphy.

Manaphy is ranked #65 in Gen 9 OU with a 1.50% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Manaphy Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Tail Glow 22.2% Alluring Voice 20.5% Substitute 16.5% Surf 12.7% Hydro Pump 9.1% Energy Ball 3.6% Scald 3.2% Take Heart 2.8%

Most Used Items

Leftovers 83.9% Mystic Water 4.8% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.7% Mirror Herb 2.7% Covert Cloak 2.4% Sitrus Berry 2.3% Salac Berry 0.3% Quick Claw 0.3%

Most Used Tera Types

Fairy 79.1% Grass 10.2% Poison 8.8% Steel 1.5% Water 0.4% Fighting 0.0% Dragon 0.0% Ground 0.0%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Manaphy sets.

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