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No. 0489 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Phione

The Sea Drifter Pokémon

TL;DR. Phione is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 480. A Pokémon that lives in warm seas. It inflates the flotation sac on its head to drift and search for food.

Water

A Pokémon that lives in warm seas. It inflates the flotation sac on its head to drift and search for food.

Height0.4 m
Weight3.1 kg
AbilitiesHydration
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80
Attack 80
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 80
Total480
480 base stat total, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Water-types.
80 base HP, Phione's strongest stat, ranking 44th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Phione in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Phione reaches 2,105 CP at level 40 and 2,409 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack162
GO Defense162
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)2,105
Max CP (L50)2,380
Best buddy (L51)2,409
Raid catch CP 1,138–1,203 (L20). Weather boosted 1,423–1,504 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Phione.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Phione, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Phione?

Phione is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Phione weak to?

Phione takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Phione resistant to?

Phione resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Phione evolve?

Phione evolves into Manaphy (Unknown).

What generation is Phione from?

Phione was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0489.

What are Phione's base stats?

Phione has HP 80, Attack 80, Defense 80, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 80, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 480.

What are Phione's abilities?

Phione can have the ability Hydration.

Is Phione legendary or mythical?

Yes. Phione is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.

What is Phione's best stat?

Phione's highest base stat is HP at 80, which ranks 44th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Phione good?

Phione has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Phione as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Phione in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Phione in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Phione in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Phione in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Phione 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Phione is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison

Phione vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Phione Water avg Difference
HP 80 70 +10
Attack 80 72 +8
Defense 80 72 +8
Special Attack 80 71 +9
Special Defense 80 69 +11
Speed 80 66 +14
Total 480 420 +60
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Game appearances

Phione appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Phione is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Phione isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Phione is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Phione appears in 1 episode.

From DP113 (2009-02-05) through DP113 (2009-02-05).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Phione cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.