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No. 0226 · Generation II · Johto

Mantine

The Kite Pokémon

TL;DR. Mantine is a water/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 485. As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if REMORAID attach to it for scavenging its leftovers.

Water Flying

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

Height2.1 m
Weight220.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Water Absorb
HiddenWater Veil
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85
Attack 40
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 140
Speed 70
Total485
485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Water-types.
140 base Special Defense, Mantine's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 255 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mantine in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mantine reaches 2,108 CP at level 40 and 2,412 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack148
GO Defense226
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)2,108
Max CP (L50)2,383
Best buddy (L51)2,412
Raid catch CP 1,139–1,204 (L20). Weather boosted 1,424–1,506 (L25).

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Competitive

Mantine in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Mantine across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #281 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #281 82.7 score
Ultra League #352 78.5 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Mantine.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mantine, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mantine?

Mantine is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mantine weak to?

Mantine takes 4× damage from Electric. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock.

What is Mantine resistant to?

Mantine is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel.

How does Mantine evolve?

Mantine evolves from Mantyke (Level up). Mantine is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mantine from?

Mantine was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0226.

What are Mantine's base stats?

Mantine has HP 85, Attack 40, Defense 70, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 140, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Mantine's abilities?

Mantine can have the abilities Swift Swim, Water Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.

Is Mantine legendary or mythical?

No. Mantine is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mantine's best stat?

Mantine's highest base stat is Special Defense at 140, which ranks 4th of 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Mantine good?

Mantine has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mantine as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mantine in Gold
Gen II Gold
Mantine in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Mantine in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Mantine in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Mantine in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Mantine in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Mantine 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mantine is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Electric
2× Weak to
Rock
½× Resists
Fire Water Fighting Bug Steel
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Mantine vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Mantine Water avg Difference
HP 85 70 +15
Attack 40 74 -34
Defense 70 70 +0
Special Attack 80 71 +9
Special Defense 140 68 +72
Speed 70 73 -3
Total 485 426 +59
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Game appearances

Mantine appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Mantine is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Mantine in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.

Gold, Crystal, HeartGold
Johto Sea Route 41
LeafGreen
Tanoby RuinsTrainer Tower
Black, White
Undella BayUndella Town
Black 2, White 2
Undella BayUnova Route 21
colosseum
Pyrite Bldg 4FPyrite Cave Mirors Hideout
Pokémon anime

Mantine appears in 12 episodes.

From HZ033 (2023-12-15) through JN143 (2023-02-24).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Mantine cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.