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[[File:Manaphy Legends Arceus.png|thumb|200px|right|{{p|Manaphy}} in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
[[File:Phione Remix Bout Uncropped.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{p|Phione}} from [[Remix Bout (TCG)|Remix Bout]] posted by [[AKIRA EGAWA]]]]
'''Sea guardians''' is a fan term for the [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|Mythical duo]] that consists of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}. The sea guardians bear some similarities to the [[Mew duo]]; however, instead of an unnatural (through genetic engineering in a lab), stronger version, Phione is a natural (through breeding), weaker version of Manaphy; both also appear before the "original" in the [[Pokédex]].

The two share a [[signature move]] in {{m|Take Heart}}.

==History==
Phione and Manaphy were introduced in [[Generation IV]]. Manaphy was born on a cold seafloor, and carries a special power that allows it to bond with any Pokémon. 80% of Manaphy's body is made of water and is highly susceptible to its environment. Phione lives in warm seas and will inflates the sac on its head to drift in the water and search for food. When the water grows warm, it will drift in packs with other members of its species. The duo will swim back to their place of birth, no matter how far they have drifted. Manaphy and Phione are both capable of breeding, and each can only breed with {{p|Ditto}}. {{pkmn|Egg}}s from either Pokémon will produce only Phione.

==In the cores series games==
===Manaphy===
{| style="float:right" 
| {{Compare|name=Manaphy|type=Water|ndex=490|ab=Hydration|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100}}
|}
{{main|Manaphy (Pokémon)}}
Manaphy, the {{pkmn|category|Seafaring Pokémon}}, can be received as an {{pkmn|Egg}} from any [[Pokémon Ranger series|Pokémon Ranger]] game when transferred to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, or SoulSilver}}. Until the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it was only available in a single [[core series]] game from an event.

Manaphy's stats are equal, each being 100. Manaphy's [[signature move]], {{m|Heart Swap}}, can switch any increase or decrease in [[stats|stat]] changes with the target. It bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the [[semi-invulnerable turn]] of a move.
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===Phione===
{| style="float:right"
| {{Compare|name=Phione|type=Water|ndex=489|ab=Hydration|HP=80|Attack=80|Defense=80|SpAtk=80|SpDef=80|Speed=80}}
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{{main|Phione (Pokémon)}}
'''Phione''' is the {{pkmn|category|Sea Drifter Pokémon}}, it can be obtained from an Egg from Manaphy starting from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond and Pearl}}. 

Phione's stats are all equal, each being 80.
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===Pokémon Platinum===
An image of Manaphy can be seen in the book lying on [[Mr. Backlot]]'s desk at the {{si|Pokemon Mansion}}, allowing the player to record its data to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]].

===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===
A Manaphy and three Phione will appear in the [[Seaside Hollow]] after the player starts [[Task#Requests|Request]] 66: "The Sea's Legend" and has completed [[Task#Missions|Mission]] 10: "The Lordless Island". In order to encounter them, the player must have a {{p|Mantyke}}, a {{p|Buizel}}, and an {{p|Overqwil}} in their [[party]] and travel in-between a pair of stone pillars protruding out of the sea at [[Sand's Reach]] at dusk.

==Similar movesets==
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color light}}"
|- 
! style="background:#{{water color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:489Phione.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Phione|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:490Manaphy.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Manaphy|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
|- 
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:right; background:#{{Water color dark}}" | {{color|9DB7F5|1}}
|
| style="background:#{{Psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Heart Swap|{{Psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
|
| style="background:#{{Bug color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Tail Glow|{{Bug color dark}}}}''
|- 
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Gun|{{Water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|9}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Charm|{{Fairy color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|16}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Supersonic|{{Normal color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|24}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bubble Beam|{{Water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|31}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Poison color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Acid Armor|{{Poison color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|39}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Whirlpool|{{Water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|46}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Pulse|{{Water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|54}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aqua Ring|{{Water color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|61}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dive|{{Water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|69}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rain Dance|{{Water color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|75}}
|style="background:#{{Psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Take Heart|{{Psychic color dark}}}}''
| 
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{water color dark}}" | {{color|{{water color light}}|76}}
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| style="background:#{{Psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Take Heart|{{Psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{water color dark}}; color: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' get {{color2|{{water color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
|}{{-}}

==Similar base stats==
{{duostats|sinnoh|490|Manaphy|water|100|100|100|100|100|100|489|Phione|water|80|80|80|80|80|80}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger series===
In [[Pokémon Ranger]], during the fourth mission in [[Lyra Forest]], a Manaphy Egg must be retrieved in the area around the entrance to [[Krokka Tunnel]]. After the mission has been completed, the Manaphy Egg can be transferred from this game to Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl.

In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], there is a Special Mission in [[Vientown]] where a Manaphy Egg that washed up on shore has gone missing with {{OBP|Mimi|Ranger}}'s {{p|Happiny}}. It can then be transferred to a [[core series]] game after completing the mission.

In [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], a Manaphy Egg can be obtained at [[Renbow Island]]. It can be transferred to a core series game after completing the Special Mission. Phione is available underwater at [[Canal Ruins]] after finishing the game.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], while exploring [[Surrounded Sea]], the player's team finds a [[Wonder Egg]] that hatches into a Manaphy. They look after it in [[Sharpedo Bluff]] for a while, but it becomes sick from spending too long out of the sea. Manaphy is sent to live with a {{p|Walrein}}, but returns soon after the defeat of {{p|Darkrai}} to officially join the team now that he has grown up. Manaphy loves to explore and discovered the [[Marine Resort]]. Manaphy loves [[Gummi]]s, especially the Blue Gummi due to being a Water type.

Phione can be found in the Miracle Seabed at [[Miracle Sea]], where the boss of the dungeon, a {{p|Gyarados}}, attempts to forcefully relieve the Phione of all their dew. Once Gyarados is defeated, the Phione reward the player with the dew. In any further explorations the player decides to take, they can recruit Phione once automatically by reaching the end of the dungeon.

===Pokémon Rumble series===
In [[Pokémon Rumble]], a Manaphy can be obtained from a ticket for releasing three Phione, while a Phione can be obtained from a ticket for releasing {{p|Lapras}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}.

In [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], a Manaphy can be obtained in Rugged Flats, in the Beach once receiving 20 customers. Phione can be obtained in Rugged Flats, in the Beach after receiving 20 customers, along with Manaphy.

===Pokémon Ranch===
In [[Pokémon Ranch]], once 250 Pokémon are present on the ranch, it will expand and jump to a new level. When this level is obtained, [[Hayley]] will add a new Pokémon to the "Wanted" board, {{p|Leafeon}}. When Leafeon is brought to the ranch, she will offer to [[trade]] her Phione for it.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Phione anime.png|thumb|220px|Phione in {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Manaphy M09.png|thumb|220px|left|Manaphy in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
{{main|Manaphy (M09)}}
Manaphy debuted in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. It was initially an Egg that an evil gang and [[The Phantom|its leader]] wanted to steal. Manaphy hatched in {{an|May}}'s hands and subsequently saw her as its mother. It then helped {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} [[Jack Walker]], [[Lizabeth]], and Lizabeth's family find the Sea Temple [[Samiya]]. It is known as the Prince of the Sea. 

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Manaphy was later mentioned in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]''.

Phione debuted in ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', where a group of Phione were swimming in the sea near [[Chocovine Town]]. One of them became attracted to [[Dawn's Buneary]].

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
A Manaphy appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'', where {{an|Lana}} announced her plan to go find one with [[Lana's father|her father]], which she departed to do in [[SM146|the next episode]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Phione Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Phione in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Manaphy Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Manaphy in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Phione Egg Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|A Phione Egg in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Manaphy_Egg_PR.png|thumb|200px|A Manaphy Egg in [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
Manaphy first appeared as a silhouette. [[Guile Hideout]] questioned going after it should he succeed in his plans.

====''[[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]]''====
{{ra|Cameron}} from [[Summerland]] found Manaphy's Egg on Fiore's Sea. Then, it was stolen by the [[Go-Rock Squad]], who wanted to use its enormous powers for bad purposes when it hatched. This plan failed when [[Solana]] and [[Lunick]] saved the Egg and it was given to a {{adv|Diamond|Trainer}} who lives in [[Sinnoh]].

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS441|The Final Dimensional Duel XI]]'', Manaphy's Egg was delivered from [[Fiore]] to {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} via {{adv|Looker}}. Later, after the Egg had hatched into a Manaphy, a Phione Egg appeared next to it at the Pokémon Day Care in Solaceon. After hatching, the Phione was seen being trained by Diamond and Pearl. During the training, it was seen using {{m|Heart Swap}}, a move it should be [[Manga move errors|unable to perform in-game]]. Manaphy was also seen walking with the [[Day-Care Couple]], meeting its offspring through the fence.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
Manaphy first appears as an {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[PMDP11|I Want to See a Pro Game!!]]'' which {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and his Pokémon find on sea. {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} investigates it and tells the group about the Egg hatching into a Legendary Pokémon. It later hatches into Manaphy but becomes lazy due to {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}'s parenting skills.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Manaphy (M09)}}
Manaphy is a main character in the ninth [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. Likewise, it appears in the {{ma|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Makoto Mizobuchi]].
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==See also==
* {{p|Manaphy}}
* {{p|Phione}}

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