Sp. Def leads and Attack gets almost nothing. That's Mantine's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs.
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.
Type-wise, Mantine takes extra damage from Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Mantine's special bulk (base 140 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Jolteon can KO Mantine with Thunderbolt (128-151%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Mantine for 35-42%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 120-141%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 4x128-151%KO Volt Switch 4x99-117%KO Shadow Ball19-22% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x35-42% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x120-141%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 4x61-72% Shadow Ball17-20% Thunderbolt 4x78-91% | ||
Getting Mantine requires a unique condition, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Mantyke. Breed this form to get Mantyke eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Mantyke), and Mantine peaks at 485 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mantine to get Mantyke eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
This is a pure walling set. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in so Mantine sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Roost handles sustain while Waterabsorb does work passively.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Scald
- Defog
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Scald
- Defog
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Rain Dance
- Tailwind
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
A solid spread overall. Mantine gets Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for same-type damage alongside Normal and Ground coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Confuse Ray aren't available any other way for Mantine, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Hard to wall, honestly. Mantine threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Hydro Pump and Hurricane and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Mantine threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Hydro Pump and Surf and switchins need to think twice.
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Mantine in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Mantine in Legends: Arceus
The path to Mantine starts with Mantyke at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MantykeGinkgo LandingGrassUncommonTranquility CoveGrassUncommon
Step 2Mantine ✓Tranquility CoveGrassUncommonor evolve from Mantyke (Step 1)
You're catching Mantyke first, not Mantine. Mantyke appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Mantine in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Mantyke is your first catch on the way to Mantine. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 30-55 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MantykeRoute 223Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.30-45 Route10%MidRoute 223Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.30-45 Route10%MidSunyshore CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.30-45 City10%MidSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.30-45 City10%MidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires Waterfall
Step 2Mantine ✓
A solid number of locations for Mantine with high spawn rates across late-game water routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Mantine in Sword & Shield
To get Mantine, start by catching Mantyke through surfing, fishing, and more encounters at Lv. 39-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MantykeLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water70%LateIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water70%LateIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water65%LateNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water65%LateThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water65%LateThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water65%LateNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water60%LateSandstormLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water60%LateSandstormLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water55%LateRainingLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water55%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route50%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route50%LateLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water50%LateHeavy FogLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water50%LateOvercastLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water50%LateHeavy FogLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water50%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingSwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route35%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route35%LateAll WeatherWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateSnowingWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateSandstormWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateSnowingWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateSandstormWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water35%LateSnowstormFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateNormal WeatherFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateSnowstormFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateSnowingFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateSandstormFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateSnowingFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateSandstormFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateNormal WeatherFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4530%LateSnowstormLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water30%LateSnowingLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water30%LateSnowingRoute 9SwordSurfing on water Lv.39-43 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 9ShieldSurfing on water Lv.39-43 Route25%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water20%LateSnowstormLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water20%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateThunderstormFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateIntense SunFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateThunderstormFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateIntense SunFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateRainingFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateRainingFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateOvercastFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateOvercastHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateOvercastMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateSnowingMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateSnowingMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateRainingMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-435%LateOvercast
Step 2Mantine ✓Lake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water45%LateHeavy FogLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water45%LateHeavy FogLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water45%LateOvercastLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water45%LateOvercastLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water40%LateRainingLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water40%LateRainingLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water35%LateSandstormLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water35%LateSandstormLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water30%LateNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water30%LateThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water30%LateThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water30%LateNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water25%LateIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water25%LateIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water15%LateSnowingLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water15%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route10%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route10%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingSwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route10%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route10%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water10%LateSnowstormLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water10%LateSnowstormor evolve from Mantyke (Step 1)
You're catching Mantyke first, not Mantine. Mantyke appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Mantine in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Mantyke is your first catch on the way to Mantine. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 15-18 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MantykeHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 City20%EarlyHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 City20%EarlyKala'e BayUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyKala'e BayUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%Early
Step 2Mantine ✓
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Mantine. The 485 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Mantine's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric) and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Jolteon is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Swift Swim is what you want on Mantine. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Absorb, Water Veil) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Mantine worth using.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mantine is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Roost, Scald, Haze, and Defog. Roost leads at 22% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Mantine spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves