Stats & Training
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.
When the waves are calm, one may encounter a swarm of Mantine swimming as if they are in flight.
It swims elegantly, mindless of Remoraid hitching onto its broad fins. It is naturally docile.
Mantine Weakness
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Rhyperior can KO Mantine with Stone Edge (103-122%). Rotom's Discharge hits Mantine for 65-77%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Rotom builds →Dark Pulse11-13% Discharge 4x65-77% Hex13-16% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 69 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confuse Ray, Haze and 7 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mantine Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Mantine sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Roost handles sustain while Waterabsorb does work passively.
Best Build
Mantine best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Scald
- Defog
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mantine in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
Mantine Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Mantine. The 485 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Roost with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Roost, Scald, Defog, and Haze. Roost leads at 25% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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