Manaphy

Description

Released in 2013, the XY190 Manaphy promo card is a distinct entry in the Pokémon XY Black Star Promos series. Designed by Ken Sugimori, this Holo finish card features the Water-type Basic Pokémon Manaphy, cataloged as Pokédex Number 490. With 70 HP and a modest retreat cost of 1, this card offers strategic utility for deck builders. Its attack, Water Marine Guidance, allows players to search their deck for a Water Pokémon, reveal it, and add it to their hand before shuffling, providing consistent resource management. The secondary attack, Aqua Ring, deals 30 damage and enables the player to switch Manaphy with a Benched Pokémon, offering tactical flexibility during gameplay. This promo card remains a recognizable piece for collectors who appreciate the early XY era design aesthetics and the unique promotional distribution model of the Black Star Promos line. Collectors often seek this card to complete specific set collections or to add a functional Water-type asset to their vintage TCG libraries. The XY190 designation helps distinguish this print run within the broader Pokémon trading card ecosystem, making it a notable item for those tracking promotional releases from the 2013 era.