mantyke

Mantyke is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Water/Flying

Abilities:

• Swift Swim: Doubles Mantyke's Speed stat in rainy weather.
• Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
• Water Veil (Hidden Ability): Prevents Mantyke from being burned.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small manta ray with a blue body and a white belly.
• Features a pair of large, round eyes and a smiling mouth.
• Has two fins that resemble wings, giving it a kite-like appearance.
• Its back has a pattern of two black dots, resembling a smiley face or a pair of eyes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in oceans and seas, often near coral reefs.
• Known to be playful and friendly, often seen leaping out of the water.
• Forms symbiotic relationships with Remoraid, which attach to its wings for protection.
• Often travels in schools with others of its kind.

In Battle:

• Primarily a special defender with a high Special Defense stat.
• Notable moves include Air Slash, Water Pulse, and Bubble Beam.
• Strong against Fighting, Bug, and Steel types due to its Flying type.
• Vulnerable to Electric and Rock types, which can exploit its typing weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Mantine when leveled up with a Remoraid in the player's party.

Interesting Facts:

• Mantyke is often depicted in the Pokémon world as a gentle and approachable creature.
• Its design is inspired by manta rays and its playful nature is reflective of real-life ray behavior.
• Although introduced in Generation IV, Mantyke's evolved form, Mantine, was introduced in Generation II.
• It is known for its graceful swimming and is often compared to aquatic ballet dancers.

This summary provides a detailed overview of Mantyke, highlighting its characteristics, behaviors, and battle strategies.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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 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: When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.
• Black: People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid.
• White: People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid.
• Black-2: The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
• White-2: The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Legends-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.

458 National

140 Original-Sinnoh

140 Extended-Sinnoh

233 Updated-Unova

139 Kalos-Coastal

145 Updated-Alola

145 Updated-Melemele

49 Updated-Akala

354 Galar

46 Isle-Of-Armor

164 Hisui