Mantyke (Pokémon)

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Mantyke タマンタ Tamanta #458
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
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 #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #140 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-090 Oblivia R-062 Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0m Metric 3'03"/1.0m 0.0m	Weight 143.3lbs Imperial 65.0kg Metric 143.3lbs/65.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 25 3.3%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Undiscovered group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 108 Battle Exp.: 1081*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mantyke (Japanese: タマンタ Tamanta) is a dual-type Water/Flying baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Mantine 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 3 In the TCG 4 Game data 4.1 Pokédex entries 4.2 Game locations 4.2.1 In side games 4.3 Stats 4.3.1 Base stats 4.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 4.4 Type effectiveness 4.5 Learnset 4.5.1 By leveling up 4.5.2 By TM/HM 4.5.3 By breeding 4.5.4 By tutoring 4.6 Side game data 4.7 Evolution 4.8 Sprites 5 Trivia 5.1 Origin 5.1.1 Name origin 6 In other languages 7 External links

Biology

Physiology

Like its evolved form, Mantyke looks like a manta ray. It has wide fins, and a completely flat body. On its back is a pattern with two red spots with white outlines and a white curve underneath; all this resembles a happy face.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like Mantine, Mantyke has the ability to swim at high speeds.

Behavior

Much like Mantine, it appears to be quite friendly.

Habitat

Mantyke are found wild in the ocean.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Mantyke made its debut appearance in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jack Walker uses the Capture Styler on Mantyke in order to use it to help him reach the temple. It is also shown swimming with a Mantine, presumably its parent.

Minor appearances

A Mantyke appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage! during the beginning narration of the episode.

Mantyke made its next appearance in the anime in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, used by Ash in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

Several Mantyke appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.

In the TCG

Main article: Mantyke (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae. Pearl Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region. Platinum People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of the waves with Remoraid. HeartGold SoulSilver When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 223 and Sunyshore City (Surf) Platinum Uncommon Route 223 (Surf) HeartGold SoulSilver None Breed Mantine with Wave Incense  (HeartGold only) Generation V Black White Uncommon Undella Town, Undella Bay (Surf)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Puel Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Coral Sea
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Challenger's Ground

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45	105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 20	22 - 79	40 - 152
Defense: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp.Atk: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp.Def: 120	112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 345   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 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

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: IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100%	30
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 Mantyke obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantyke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantyke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: 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
	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
	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
	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 Mantyke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantyke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: 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 Mantyke in Generation V 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 Mantyke in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mantyke Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mantyke Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. 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.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry   It spits bubbles to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) 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
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

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

Trivia

• Mantyke is the only Pokémon so far that needs another Pokémon to be in the party in order to evolve it.
• Mantyke, along with Spinarak, Dusknoir and Arbok have patterns that resemble a face on their bodies.
• At a catch rate of 25, Mantyke is third only to the Beldum evolutionary family and Volcarona as the most difficult non-legendary to catch. This makes it more difficult to capture than Dialga or Palkia (25 in comparison to 30).
• Despite what is said in the Pokédex, Mantyke's face on its back didn't differ in the back sprite of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • However, in Pokémon Black and White, where it is found, its "eyes" are slightly farther apart.
• Mantyke is the only Water or Flying-type Baby Pokémon so far.
• Oddly, Mantyke can learn Signal Beam through breeding, yet it cannot learn it from a Move Tutor. Mantine, however, can relearn that move.
  • Signal Beam is also the only move that does appear on Mantyke's egg move list and doesn't on Mantine's.
• Mantyke's speech window in the Mystery Dungeon series shows a Mantyke with a color scheme similar to its shiny form, but noticeably different than either its normal or shiny colors.
  • A similar color scheme appears on the JAKKS Pacific Mantyke plush toys.

Origin

Mantyke is based on a baby manta ray.

Name origin

Mantyke is a combination of manta and tyke, a word sometimes used to described a child. Its Japanese name, Tamanta, is a combination of 玉 tama, egg, and manta.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Mantirps From manta and knirps. French Babimanta From bébé or baby, and manta. Korean 타만타 Tamanta Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong) 小球飛魚 Xiǎo Qiú Fēi Yú Literally "Small ball flying fish".

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