Pokemon Guide
Phione is a Water-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Phione’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Phione guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Phione is a Water-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Phione can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Phione performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Phione, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Phione
National Dex
#0489
Type
Water
Species
Sea Drifter Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
6.8 lbs / 3.1 kg
3.1 kg
Abilities
Hydration
Phione has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Phione’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Surf is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Scald is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Ice Beam is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Rain Dance is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
U-turn is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Acid Armor is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Rest is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Take Heart is one of Phione’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Phione’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Phione is a Water-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass
Resistances
Steel, Fire, Water, Ice
Immunities
None
Phione’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Hydration gives Phione an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Phione evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Phione’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Phione had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Phione had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Seaside Hollow during The Sea’s Legend request. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Breed Manaphy with Ditto, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Phione |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Phione. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Phione is a Water-type Pokemon.
Phione is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves.
Phione does not evolve.
Phione’s abilities are Hydration.
Phione’s best moves often include Surf, Scald, Ice Beam, Rain Dance, U-turn, Acid Armor, Rest, Take Heart.
Phione can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Phione availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Phione.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.
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