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Mantyke
The Kite Pokémon
TL;DR. Mantyke is a water/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 345. A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.
Water
A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.
Height1.0 m
Weight65.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Water Absorb
HiddenWater Veil
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 345. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 45
Attack 20
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 50
Total345
345 base stat total, the 714th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 179th among Water-types.
120 base Special Defense, Mantyke's strongest stat, ranking 11th of 255 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Mantyke on Daily Pokémon
Mantyke was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Mantyke 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, Mantyke reaches 1,248 CP at level 40 and 1,428 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack105
GO Defense179
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,248
Max CP (L50)1,411
Best buddy (L51)1,428
Raid catch CP 662–713 (L20). Weather boosted 828–891 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Mantyke in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Mantyke across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #661 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #661 73.2 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Mantyke.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mantyke, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mantyke?
Mantyke is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Mantyke weak to?
Mantyke takes 4× damage from Electric. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock.
What is Mantyke resistant to?
Mantyke is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel.
How does Mantyke evolve?
Mantyke evolves into Mantine (Level up).
What generation is Mantyke from?
Mantyke was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0458.
What are Mantyke's base stats?
Mantyke has HP 45, Attack 20, Defense 50, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 120, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 345.
What are Mantyke's abilities?
Mantyke can have the abilities Swift Swim, Water Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.
Is Mantyke legendary or mythical?
No. Mantyke is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mantyke's best stat?
Mantyke's highest base stat is Special Defense at 120, which ranks 11th of 255 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Mantyke good?
Mantyke has a base stat total of 345, the 714th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 179th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Mantyke as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mantyke 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
Mantyke vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 255 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mantyke | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Attack | 20 | 74 | -54 |
| Defense | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 68 | +52 |
| Speed | 50 | 73 | -23 |
| Total | 345 | 426 | -81 |
Game appearances
Mantyke appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Mantyke is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
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 Mantyke in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.
Diamond, Pearl
Sinnoh Sea Route 223Sunyshore City
Platinum
Sinnoh Sea Route 223
Black, White
Undella BayUndella Town
Black 2, White 2
Undella BayUnova Route 21
X, Y
Azure BayKalos Route 12Shalour City
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Hauoli City BeachfrontKalae BayMelemele Sea
Pokémon anime
Mantyke appears in 17 episodes.
From HZ033 (2023-12-15) through JN143 (2023-02-24).
- HZ033 Roar of the Black Rayquaza Horizons 2024-07-22
- DP091 One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-24
- DP112 Cheers on Castaways Isle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-27
- DP171 Dawn of a Royal Day! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-28
- JN008 The Sinnoh Iceberg Race! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN009 Finding a Legend! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN014 Raid Battle in the Ruins! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN019 A Talent for Imitation! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN031 The Cuteness Quotient! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN050 A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN078 Detective Drizzile! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN088 Looking Out for Number Two! Journeys 2022-05-26
+ 5 more episodes
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Mantyke cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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