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No. 0226

Mantine

Kite Pokémon

Mantine
Official art
WaterFlying
Height
2.1 m 6′11″
Weight
220 kg 485.0 lbs
Base stat total
485 top 38%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
This calm and gentle Pokémon swims gracefully through the sea. After building speed, it can leap out of the water. It is often misidentified as a bird Pokémon due to this behavior.
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Base stats

HP85145–192280–374
Atk4040–10176–196
Def7067–134130–262
SpA8076–145148–284
SpD140130–211256–416
Spe7067–134130–262
Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon
HP85Atk40Def70Spe70SpD140SpA80

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Mantine outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Mantine · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Mantine · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Mantine · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric4×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Water Absorb

    Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

  • Water VeilHidden ability

    Prevents burns.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.12% of teams · rank #227 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Water Absorb
Nature
Calm
EVs
172 HP / 80 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
  1. Roost
  2. Defog
  3. Toxic
  4. Surf

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.26%
  • Rated 1500+0.19%
  • Rated 1630+0.12%
  • Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.12%

Moves

  • Roost97.1%
  • Defog85.7%
  • Toxic80.1%
  • Surf54.3%
  • Scald36.6%
  • Haze18.9%
  • Air Slash8.6%
  • Ice Beam8.5%
  • Hurricane4.6%
  • Mirror Coat1.8%

Items

  • Heavy-Duty Boots83.2%
  • Leftovers14.6%
  • Choice Specs1.4%
  • Life Orb0.6%
  • Rocky Helmet0.1%
  • Sitrus Berry0%

Abilities

  • 97.3%
  • 2.7%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Calm 172 HP / 80 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD49.2%
  • Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD25%
  • Calm 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe3.7%
  • Calm 248 HP / 164 SpD / 96 Spe3.3%
  • Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD2.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0458MantykeWaterFlying
    1. Level up with Remoraid in the party#0226MantineWaterFlying

Moves

Level up 8

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5BubbleHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec40100%30
9Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
15Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
21Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
29RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5
37Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
47Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Kite Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Original Johto#197Original Sinnoh#141Extended Sinnoh#141Updated Johto#202Updated Unova#234Coastal Kalos#140Updated Alola#146Updated Melemele#146Updated Akala#050Galar#355Isle of Armor#047Hisui#165

  1. This calm and gentle Pokémon swims gracefully through the sea. After building speed, it can leap out of the water. It is often misidentified as a bird Pokémon due to this behavior.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. If it builds up enough speed swimming, it can jump out above the waves and glide for over 300 feet.

    Sword

  3. Many people have taken up surfing because they admire how magnificently Mantine swims.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Postcards and posters featuring Mantine leaping elegantly above the waves are popular souvenirs of Alola.

    Ultra Sun

  5. If it builds up enough speed swimming, it can fly over 300 feet out of the water from the surface of the ocean.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X

  6. While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores REMORAID that cling to its fins seeking food scraps.

    Platinum · Black · White · Y

  7. It swims elegantly, mindless of REMORAID hitching on to its broad fins. It has a docile nature.

    Pearl

  8. When the waves are calm, one may encounter a swarm of MANTINE swimming as if they are in flight.

    Diamond

  9. As it majestically swims, it doesn’t care if REMORAID attach to it to scavenge for its leftovers.

    LeafGreen · Shield

  10. On sunny days, schools of MANTINE can be seen elegantly leaping over the waves. It is not bothered by the REMORAID that hitches rides.

    Emerald

  11. 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 · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. It swims along freely, eating things that swim into its mouth. Its whole body is very coarse.

    Crystal

  13. Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  14. As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if REMORAID attach to it for scavenging its leftovers.

    Gold · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese
マンタイン
Japanese (romaji)
Mantain
Korean
만타인
Chinese (Traditional)
巨翅飛魚
Chinese (Simplified)
巨翅飞鱼
French
Démanta
German
Mantax
Spanish
Mantine
Italian
Mantine

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
170
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 9 areas
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lake of OutrageSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 9 areas
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lake of OutrageSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
White 2 2 areas
  • Road 21Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
  • Undella BaySurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 21Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
  • Undella BaySurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
Colosseum 2 areas
  • Pyrite Bldg 4FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33
  • Pyrite Cave (Miror's Hideout)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 33
White 2 areas
  • Undella BaySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
  • Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 2 areas
  • Undella BaySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
  • Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
HeartGold 1 area
  • Road 41Surfing · Lv 15–25
LeafGreen 2 areas
  • Tanoby RuinsSurfing · Lv 35–40
  • Trainer TowerSurfing · Lv 35–40
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 41Surfing · Lv 20–24
Gold 1 area
  • Road 41Surfing · Lv 20–24