Learn how to find Manaphy and register it in the Pokédex, the main Mythical Pokémon featured in Bubbly Basin, Pokémon Pokopia’s first DLC.
Daniel González · Published: 7 Aug 2026, 19:47
Of all the Pokémon included in DLC 1: Bubbly Basin for Pokémon Pokopia, Manaphy is undoubtedly one of the most special, as it is a Mythical Pokémon. Wondering how to get it and register it in your Pokédex? In this entry of our guide, we'll quickly explain how to obtain it and show you its general details.
How to Find and Register Manaphy
The first thing to clarify is that, although you can meet Manaphy without purchasing the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—as this Pokémon can teach you the Dive move in the base game after installing the free Version 2.0 update—you must purchase the paid DLC to register it in the Pokédex. This is because Manaphy is exclusive to the Bubbly Basin Pokédex introduced in DLC 1.
The good news is that obtaining Manaphy is guaranteed if you complete the Bubbly Basin story. This Pokémon is the final reward for completing the Important Request "Build the Beautiful Building", the DLC's main mission.
You can find all the steps and details needed to complete this mission in the linked guide. For now, all you need to know is that the request becomes available after raising Bubbly Basin's Environment Level to 3. Its objective is to build the Ocean Temple, a special building where Manaphy can be found.
Therefore, if you want to register this Pokémon, you simply need to complete the request mentioned above. There isn't much more to it. Outside this particular encounter, it's worth pointing out that Manaphy doesn't have a specific habitat. However, after the Ocean Temple has been built, it will decide to remain in Bubbly Basin, allowing you to invite it to move into any home or even transfer it to another area if you wish.
Now you know how to obtain Manaphy and add it to your Pokédex.
Manaphy Characteristics and Details
These are Manaphy's general details in the Pokémon Pokopia Pokédex:
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