Ground moves don't affect Mantine at all — that's the advantage of Water/Flying typing. Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain. Introduced in Gen 2. Known as the Kite Pokemon.
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.
If it builds up enough speed swimming, it can jump out above the waves and glide for over 300 feet.
As it majestically swims, it doesn’t care if Remoraid attach to it to scavenge for its leftovers.
Mantine Weakness
ExcellentType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Mantine to get Mantyke eggs easily using 74 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Haze, Mirror Coat and 4 more.
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
Best Mantine Moveset
- Roost
- Scald
- Defog
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4350%LateWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4350%LateWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4350%LateWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingSwordOverworldLv.39-4335%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingShieldOverworldLv.39-4335%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterSnowingEASYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterSandstormEASYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterSnowingEASYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterSandstormEASYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterNormal WeatherEASYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterSnowstormEASYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterNormal WeatherEASYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4535%LateWaterSnowstormEASYFields of HonorShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4530%LateNormal WeatherEASYFields of 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waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEFields of HonorSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateThunderstormMODERATEFields of HonorSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateIntense SunMODERATEFields of HonorShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateThunderstormMODERATEFields of HonorShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateIntense SunMODERATEFields of HonorSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateRainingMODERATEFields of HonorSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogMODERATEFields of HonorShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateRainingMODERATEFields of HonorSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateOvercastMODERATEFields of HonorShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogMODERATEFields of HonorShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateOvercastMODERATEHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterSandstormHARDMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateHeavy FogHARDMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateNormal WeatherHARDMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateOvercastHARDMotostoke RiverbankSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateSnowstormHARDMotostoke RiverbankShieldSurfing on 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Step 2Mantine ✓EASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4345%LateWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4345%LateWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4345%LateWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4345%LateWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4340%LateWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4340%LateWaterRainingEASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4335%LateWaterSandstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4335%LateWaterSandstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateWaterNormal WeatherEASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateWaterNormal WeatherEASYLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateWaterIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATELake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateWaterSnowingMODERATELake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordSuper RodLv.39-4310%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldSuper RodLv.39-4310%LateRouteMODERATERoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingSwordOverworldLv.39-4310%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingShieldOverworldLv.39-4310%LateRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateWaterSnowstormor evolve from Mantyke (Step 1)
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.
Mantyke evolves into Mantine through a special method. Mantine is the fully evolved form. At 485 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Mantine appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Mantine spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A