Mantine (Pokémon)

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Mantine マンタイン Mantain #226
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Types  Water  Flying   Water   Water   Water   Water   Water	Species Kite Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim or Water Absorb Water Absorb Water Veil Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #202* Hoenn #365* Sinnoh #141 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-116 Almia R-091 Oblivia R-063 Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 6'11" Imperial 2.1m Metric 6'11"/2.1m 0.0m	Weight 485.0lbs Imperial 220.0kg Metric 485.0lbs/220.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Purple	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 25 3.3%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 168 Battle Exp.: 1681*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mantine (Japanese: マンタイン Mantain) is a dual-type Water/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Mantyke when leveled up with a Remoraid in the party.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Stats 5.3.1 Base stats 5.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 By a prior evolution 5.5.6 Dream World-only moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Mantine's appearance changes from that of its pre-evolution in several ways. It is larger, has wider fins, and loses its original back markings, which are replaced by two ring-shaped marks. Its coloration is also greyer, and its back is a darker blue, along with gaining a wavy outline on its wings. It gains a streamer-like tail and longer "antennae". It also possesses two pairs of gill slits on its underside. Generally, it is pictured with a Remoraid attached.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Unlike real-life manta rays, which can only "fly" through water, Mantine can fly in the air if they gain enough speed. They soar gracefully out of the water. Mantine are also able to naturally learn moves considered enigmatic for a Water-type Pokémon, such as Psybeam, Bullet Seed, Signal Beam and Confuse Ray. However, several of these moves can be understood if one takes into consideration the Remoraid that is attached to Mantine's wing, as it learns all of these moves with the exception of Confuse Ray.

Behavior

Mantine are mostly docile. They allow Remoraid to latch onto themselves. When they build up speed, they jump out of the water.

Habitat

Mantine like to live in large open seas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Mantine is probably a filter feeder that lives on plankton.

In the anime

Major appearances

Mantine was used by a trainer that was searching for the Silver Wing in Mantine Overboard.

In Just Add Water, Mantine appeared under the ownership of Dorian, owner of the unofficial Coastline Gym.

In Steamboat Willies!, a Mantine which belongs to the owner of a ship helped Ash and Dawn saving the ship from falling off a waterfall.

Minor appearances

Mantine first appeared as a dreamed up Pokémon in Spell of the Unown. Molly Hale used it against Misty's Staryu.

Brock's mother, Lola, owns a Mantine which was used in her battle against Brock's Onix in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!.

A Mantine owned by a Co-ordinator appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, with a Remoraid attached to it.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Jack Walker uses his Capture Styler on one of these Kite Pokémon so it can help Jack get away from The Phantom during the beginning of the movie.

A Mantine appeared at the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP214 Mantine Ash's Pokédex Mantine, the Kite Pokémon. Mantine swims about the ocean, majestically, and may fly out of the water if it builds up enough speed. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gold catches a Mantine as he floats in the sea in Volume 12, which helps him in his attempt to defeat Lugia, powered by the Remoraid Gold received for flight transport.

Mantine is seen as one of the Pokémon swimming in the headquarters of Team Aqua.

Noland later gives Emerald one of his Mantine from the Battle Factory.

In the TCG

Main article: Mantine (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if Remoraid attach to it for scavenging its leftovers. Silver Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed. Crystal It swims along freely, eating things that swim into its mouth. Its whole body is very coarse. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire On sunny days, schools of Mantine can be seen elegantly leaping over the sea's waves. This Pokémon is not bothered by the Remoraid that hitches rides. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald On sunny days, schools of Mantine can be seen elegantly leaping over the waves. It is not bothered by the Remoraid that hitches rides. FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed. LeafGreen As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if Remoraid attach to it for scavenging its leftovers. Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond When the waves are calm, one may encounter a swarm of Mantine swimming as if they are in flight. Pearl It swims elegantly, mindless of Remoraid hitching on to its broad fins. It has a docile nature. Platinum While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores Remoraid that cling to its fins seeking food scraps. HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if Remoraid attach to it for scavenging its leftovers. SoulSilver Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed. Generation V Black White While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores Remoraid that cling to its fins seeking food scraps. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver Rare Route 41 (Gold only) Crystal Rare Route 41 Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower (LeafGreen only) Colosseum One Pyrite Town (Shadow) XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Mantyke Platinum None Evolve Mantyke HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Route 41  (HeartGold only) Pal Park Sea Generation V Black White Rare Undella Town, Undella Bay (Surfing spots) Dream World Sparkling Sea

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 14 Endless Level 12 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Grand Sea (30F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Puel Sea Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Eastern Sea
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Challenger's Ground (Post-ending)

Mantine will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

4 ? ? N 2 2 ... ? ? Q 6 J

H 3 ? ♂ 8 4 7 0 J N ? W

Objective: Escort Kirlia to Mantine on floor 3 of Tiny Woods.

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65	125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 40	40 - 101	76 - 196
Defense: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp.Atk: 80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp.Def: 140	130 - 211	256 - 416
Speed: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 465   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
Start	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
Start	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100%	30
Start	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
Start	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
4	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
10	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
13	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
19	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
22	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
28	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
31	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
37	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
40	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
46	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	—	—%	20
49	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Mantine obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	95	100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
	Signal Beam†	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
	Splash	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100%	20
	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
	Wide Guard	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mantine in Generation IV Moves marked with a dagger (†) can only be bred onto Mantine if it hatches as a Mantyke, and cannot be obtained otherwise. Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mantine in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mantine can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mantine cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95%	25
Dream World	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Mantine can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantine Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantine Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 9.5% Friend Area: Serene Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP I don't let little things bother me. 26%-50% HP Uh-oh... My HP is at half already. 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... I don't even have the power to swim... Level up I leveled up! Oh, what a glorious feeling it is! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! Oh, what a glorious feeling it is!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: None Loops: 8 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Mantine leaps out of the water, then charges with its massive body.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Swim ×-) Browser entry   It swims leisurely. It rams to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Baby form Mantyke  Water  Flying

Level up with Remoraid in party → ← Breed holding Wave Incense

First evolution Mantine  Water  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Mantine images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mantine can be seen as a parallel to Skarmory. Both of them are Flying-type Generation II Pokémon. Mantine is exclusive to Pokémon Gold and HeartGold, while Skarmory is exclusive to Pokémon Silver and SoulSilver. Furthermore, neither of the two had any evolutions in Gold and Silver.
  • They also have the exact same base stats, except that Mantine is oriented towards the special stats, while Skarmory is more based in the physical stats.
• Mantine is tied with Kyogre for having the highest Special Defense out of all Water-type Pokémon. Mantine also has the highest Special Defense out of all non-legendary Flying-types.
• Mantine is the fourth Pokémon to have more than one Pokémon in one of its sprites. The first is Kangaskhan, although Kangaskhan is just holding its own baby, not a Pokémon of an entirely different species. The second and third are the morphed Shellder in all of Slowbro's and Slowking's sprites. However, Remoraid is absent from all of its Generation IV and V sprites.
• Mantine's shiny sprites in the second and third Generations also show the Remoraid attached to it to be an alternate color; however, they are depicted as light blue rather than gray or pink, the usual color of a shiny Remoraid.

Origin

It is similar to a manta ray, with some kite-like aspects.

Name origin

Mantine's name, an Anglicization of its Japanese name, may be a combination of manta and marine. It may also be a combination of manta and brine.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Mantax From manta. French Demanta From Démon referring to its horns, and manta. Korean 만타인 Mantain Chinese (Taiwan) 巨翅飛魚 Jù Chì Fēi Yú Literally "Giant wing flying fish".

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