Mantyke (Pokémon)

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Mantyke Kite Pokémon タマンタ Tamanta #458 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim or Water Absorb Cacophony Cacophony Water Veil Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 25 (7.7%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Mantyke 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 143.3 lbs. 65.0 kg Mantyke 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 108 Gen. IV Unknown IV 69 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Mantyke 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Mantine when leveled up with a Remoraid in the party.

Biology

Mantyke resembles a manta ray. It has a round body with wide, flat fins. Its back is dark blue, while its underside is light blue. There are two red spots with white outlines and a light blue, curved line on its back. These markings give the overall impression of a smiling face and vary slightly in each region. It has two long, curving antennae on top of its head and black eyes with eyelash-like markings underneath.

The antennae are used to sense ocean currents. Mantyke is a friendly Pokémon that can be found approaching boats and swimming near the ocean's surface with schools of Remoraid. It often works together with Remoraid to repel attackers. Due to its friendly nature, Mantyke are very easy to tame. Mantyke are also super-popular in beach actives involving swimming tours. The Mantyke that lives in Galar appears to move slower due to the cold waters of the region.

In the anime

In the main series

Mantyke in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Mantyke appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jack Walker used the Capture Styler on one in order to use it to help him reach Samiya. The Mantine were also among the Pokémon present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew. They briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

Multiple Mantyke appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!, where they were carrying chunks of gray rock on their back upriver to help a Deoxys.

A Mantyke appeared in The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, where Goh caught it soon after arriving in Snowpoint City. It was later used to participate in the Pokémon Iceberg Race, where it helped Pikachu. Mantyke reappeared in Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!, JN014, and JN023.

Minor appearances

Mantyke debuted in Pikachu's Ocean Adventure.

Mantyke made its main series debut during the opening of Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

A Mantyke appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. Ash used it for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Mantyke appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!, under the ownership of a Coordinator who used it in the Battle Stage of the Arrowroot Contest.

A Mantyke appeared in a fantasy in Dreams of the Sun and Moon!.

A Mantyke appeared in a fantasy in JN019.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Multiple Mantyke appeared in Early-Evening Waves as residents of a lake where Nessa was doing a photo shoot.

In the manga

Mantyke in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Mantyke appeared in Leaping Past Lopunny, under the ownership of a Swimmer.

A Trainer's Mantyke appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

A Mantyke appeared in All About Arceus III, where it carried Silver's Weavile on its back during the search for Arceus's Plates.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Mantyke debuted as a silhouette in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Mantyke (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #140 Johto #— 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 When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova B2W2: #233 Black People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid. White Black 2 The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #139 Hoenn #— X The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid. Y When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back. Omega Ruby The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid. Alpha Sapphire When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #145 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun It's highly friendly and easily tamed. Tours that take people swimming with Mantyke are a super-popular beach activity. Ultra Moon Mantyke are friendly toward people and will approach boats closely. The patterns on their backs differ depending on their habitat.
Generation VIII Galar #354 Galar Isle of Armor #046 Sword Mantyke living in Galar seem to be somewhat sluggish. The colder waters of the seas in this region may be the cause. Shield It swims along with a school of Remoraid, and they'll all fight together to repel attackers.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 223, Sunyshore City (Surfing) Platinum Route 223 (Surfing) HeartGold Breed Mantine holding a Wave Incense SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Undella Town, Undella BaySpringSummerAutumn (Surfing) Black 2 White 2 Route 21, Undella BaySpringSummerAutumn (Surfing)
Generation VI X Y Route 12, Shalour City, Azure Bay (Surfing) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Battle Resort
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Routes 1, 8, Hau'oli City, Kala'e Bay, Melemele Sea (Surfing) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 9, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank Expansion Pass Fields of Honor, Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F) MD Sky Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F) Ranger: SoA Puel Sea Rumble Bright Beach Ranger: GS Coral Sea
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground Rumble U Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great
Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 3 Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#6) Rumble World White Ruins: Seabreeze Trail (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rowlet Sea, Arceus Sea

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) 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 IX, this Pokémon is:

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× Fairy 1× None

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× Fairy 1× None

Immune 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× Fairy 1× None

Resistant 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, 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 VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 044 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 088 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1212 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 1616 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2424 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 2828 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 3232 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 3636 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— 00——% 20 4040 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 4444 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4848 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5

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/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15

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 VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20 Splash Normal Status — —% 40 Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mantyke in Generation VIII 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 VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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 Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-090 It spits bubbles to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-062 It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #562 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Mantyke in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 179 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Bubble, Tackle Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Aerial Ace

Evolution

Baby form Mantyke  Water  Flying

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

First Evolution Mantine  Water  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Mantyke is the only Pokémon that requires a specific Pokémon (Remoraid) to be in the party in order to evolve it. This is based on the aspect of mutualism, a form of symbiosis in which two organisms depend on each other for survival.
• Mantyke has the highest base Special Defense stat of all unevolved Pokémon and of all baby Pokémon.
• At 3'03" (1.0 m), Mantyke is the tallest baby Pokémon.
• Mantyke is tied with Ledyba for the lowest base Attack of all Flying-type Pokémon.

Origin

Mantyke is based on a baby manta ray.

Name origin

Mantyke is a combination of manta and tyke (slang for child).

Tamanta is a combination of 玉 tama (egg) and manta.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese タマンタ Tamanta From 玉 tama (egg) and manta French Babimanta From baby, and manta Spanish Mantyke Same as English name German Mantirps From Manta and Knirps Italian Mantyke Same as English name Korean 타만타 Tamanta Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 小球飛魚 Xiǎo Qiú Fēi Yú Literally "Small ball flying fish". Cantonese Chinese

More languages Thai ทาแมนทา Tamanta Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Baby Pokémon

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