Manaphy – Majestic Dawn (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Manaphy (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Suwama Chiaki and the Chase Up attack, Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.01, Cardmarket average sale is €2.45, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.01
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.56
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Aqua Skin
When you attach a Water Energy card from your hand to Manaphy, remove 2 damage counters from Manaphy.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Chase Up
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Fountain
[Water, Water]
— 30
You may attach up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Manaphy from Majestic Dawn (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Suwama Chiaki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Manaphy 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Manaphy's Chase Up for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck ...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Dawn #8 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $7.01 |
�📦 Majestic Dawn Set Context
This Manaphy is part of the Majestic Dawn expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Suwama Chiaki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Manaphy card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Majestic Dawn are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Suwama Chiaki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Majestic Dawn
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Manaphy 8 was released in 2008 in the Majestic Dawn expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Suwama Chiaki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Majestic Dawn is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Manaphy with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Manaphy card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Manaphy works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.