What is Phione based on Pokémon?
Phione is based on a tiny sea slug called a clione, which is a creature much loved by the Japanese, known for its eerily beautiful appearance. The Manaphy and Phione Pokémon are both inspired by this marine mollusk, with Manaphy also drawing inspiration from sea angels, tiny transparent ocean mollusks, and its egg design similar to Turritopsis nutricula.
Introduction to Phione and Manaphy
Phione and Manaphy are two unique Pokémon with an intriguing relationship, with Phione being the offspring of Manaphy when bred with Ditto. This relationship has sparked interesting discussions and theories among Pokémon enthusiasts, particularly regarding their characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses.
FAQs about Phione and Manaphy
1. What is the theory of Manaphy and Phione?
The theory is that Phione, being a smaller, weaker version of Manaphy, represents the recessive traits of the Pokémon emerging when the genetic information is “fed back” into itself through breeding with Ditto.
2. Are Manaphy and Phione the same Pokémon?
No, Manaphy and Phione are not the same Pokémon; Phione is the offspring of Manaphy when Manaphy is bred with Ditto, and it does not evolve into Manaphy.
3. Why do Manaphy and Ditto produce Phione?
The production of Phione from Manaphy and Ditto is due to chemicals in the environment of the mothering Manaphy or Phione that are passed to the child, with Phione eggs being produced in 99% of environments, even between two Manaphy parents.
4. Is Phione the pre-evolution of Manaphy?
Phione is considered a pre-evolution of Manaphy in the sense that Manaphy is the only mythical Pokémon that can be bred into a pre-evolution, which is Phione, though Phione cannot evolve into Manaphy.
5. Is Phione more powerful than Manaphy?
No, Manaphy is significantly more powerful than Phione, with Phione having low base stats that make it less viable for competitive battles.
6. Can Manaphy be shiny?
Yes, Manaphy can be shiny, though obtaining a shiny version of Manaphy is complicated and often requires multiple copies of certain titles and trading an egg.
7. Is Phione a mythical or not?
Phione is a Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, obtainable by breeding Manaphy or another Phione with Ditto.
8. Are Phione and Manaphy shiny locked?
All legendary/mythical Pokémon, including Phione and Manaphy, are shiny locked in certain games, meaning they cannot be encountered in their shiny form under normal circumstances.
9. Is Manaphy a legendary or not?
Manaphy is a Mythical Pokémon, not a Legendary Pokémon, and by design, all Mythical Pokémon are genderless.
10. Can Phione be shiny?
Yes, Phione can be shiny, and there have been instances where players have hatched shiny Phione, which can have perfect IVs but may not have the ideal nature.
11. Why does Phione come from Manaphy?
Phione comes from Manaphy as a result of Manaphy being breedable, likely as an Easter egg, but to keep Manaphy rare, breeding it results in Phione instead of more Manaphy.
12. Why is Manaphy illegal?
Manaphy is considered for a ban in certain tiers because it is unhealthy for the metagame, contributing to an offense-skewed environment with its powerful moves and abilities.
13. What is Pokémon Hisui based on?
Pokémon Hisui is based on the real-life island of Hokkaido during the Muromachi period, reflecting the interaction between new settlers and natives, similar to the historical interaction between the Ainu people and Japanese settlers.
14. Why is Manaphy so strong?
Manaphy is strong due to its ability to use Tail Glow and Hydration, making it immune to Toxic in rain and a valuable asset to rain teams as a stallbreaker.
15. Why is Phione so weak?
Phione is weak because of its low base stats, with every stat being 80, which is incredibly low and makes it less viable for competitive play, though it can still serve as a good support Pokémon.