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No. 0458

Mantyke

Kite Pokémon

Mantyke
Official art
WaterFlying
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
65 kg 143.3 lbs
Base stat total
345 top 70%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Baby
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Though ball-like in shape, this Pokémon is a proficient swimmer. I have discovered that if a Mantyke spends much time with schools of Remoraid, it will eventually achieve evolution.
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Base stats

HP45105–152200–294
Atk2022–7940–152
Def5049–11294–218
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD120112–189220–372
Spe5049–11294–218
Total345Higher than 30% of all Pokémon
HP45Atk20Def50Spe50SpD120SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

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

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Mantyke outspeeds 11 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. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 112Mantyke · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 102Mantyke · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70Mantyke · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  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 DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

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
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Sinnoh#140Extended Sinnoh#140Updated Unova#233Coastal Kalos#139Updated Alola#145Updated Melemele#145Updated Akala#049Galar#354Isle of Armor#046Hisui#164

  1. Though ball-like in shape, this Pokémon is a proficient swimmer. I have discovered that if a Mantyke spends much time with schools of Remoraid, it will eventually achieve evolution.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It swims along with a school of Remoraid, and they’ll all fight together to repel attackers.

    Shield

  3. Mantyke living in Galar seem to be somewhat sluggish. The colder waters of the seas in this region may be the cause.

    Sword

  4. Mantyke are friendly toward people and will approach boats closely. The patterns on their backs differ depending on their habitat.

    Ultra Moon

  5. It’s highly friendly and easily tamed. Tours that take people swimming with Mantyke are a super-popular beach activity.

    Ultra Sun

  6. The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  7. When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  8. People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with REMORAID.

    Platinum · Black · White

  9. Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region.

    Pearl

  10. A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.

    Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese
タマンタ
Japanese (romaji)
Tamanta
Korean
타만타
Chinese (Traditional)
小球飛魚
Chinese (Simplified)
小球飞鱼
French
Babimanta
German
Mantirps
Spanish
Mantyke
Italian
Mantyke

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
69
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon
Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Shield 11 areas
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Lake of OutrageSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankSurfing 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 15–20
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Main)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 15–20
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Sword 11 areas
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Lake of OutrageSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankSurfing 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 15–20
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • Route 9 (Main)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 15–20
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Ultra Moon 3 areas
  • Hau'oli CitySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Kala’e BaySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Melemele SeaSurfing · Lv 15–18
Ultra Sun 3 areas
  • Hau'oli CitySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Kala’e BaySurfing · Lv 15–18
  • Melemele SeaSurfing · Lv 15–18
Y 3 areas
  • Azure BaySurfing · Lv 27
  • Road 12Surfing · Lv 27
  • Shalour CitySurfing · Lv 27
X 3 areas
  • Azure BaySurfing · Lv 27
  • Road 12Surfing · Lv 27
  • Shalour CitySurfing · Lv 27
White 2 2 areas
  • Road 21Surfing · Lv 30–45
  • Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–40
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 21Surfing · Lv 30–45
  • Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–40
White 2 areas
  • Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–55
  • Undella TownSurfing · Lv 25–55
Black 2 areas
  • Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–55
  • Undella TownSurfing · Lv 25–55
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 223Surfing · Lv 30–40
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 223Surfing · Lv 30–45
  • Sunyshore CitySurfing · Lv 30–45
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 223Surfing · Lv 30–45
  • Sunyshore CitySurfing · Lv 30–45