Manaphy Collector’s Guide: Brilliant Stars #41

Character Intro

Manaphy from the Brilliant Stars set is a Rare card numbered 41 with 70 HP. It features the Ability Wave Veil and the attack Rain Splash, offering a blend of defensive bench protection and straightforward offense.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Wave Veil — Prevents all damage done to your Benched Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Attack: Rain Splash — Deals 20 damage with a single Water energy.
• Flavor Text: “It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.”
• Regulation Mark: F
• Illustrator: HYOGONOSUKE
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Manaphy from the Brilliant Stars set, card number 41. It is classified as a Rare card and features no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Manaphy card. Identifiers include its set code “swsh9” and regulation mark “F,” which can help distinguish it from other Manaphy cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): Introduced Manaphy as a Rare Basic Water-type with a unique ability to shield Benched Pokémon, emphasizing strategic bench protection in gameplay. The set’s regulation mark “F” places it in a specific competitive rotation, though this card’s legality remains unknown.