The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Def carries everything and Attack's dead weight. But this Kite Pokemon still yields 1 Sp. Def EV per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Though ball-like in shape, this Pokémon is a proficient swimmer. I have discovered that if a Mantyke spends much time with schools of Remoraid, it will eventually achieve evolution.
Type-wise, Mantyke 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. The Water/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Mantyke's special bulk (base 120 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 Mantyke with Thunderbolt (114-135%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 129-152%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantyke View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 4x114-135%KO Volt Switch 4x90-106%KO Shadow Ball17-20% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantyke View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x32-38% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mantyke View Terrakion builds →Close Combat38-45% Stone Edge 2x129-152%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantyke View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 4x55-65% Shadow Ball15-18% Thunderbolt 4x71-84% | ||
Mantyke starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Mantine through a special method. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. Evolving adds up to 140 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
The 50% bulk from Eviolite is no joke. Mantyke takes hits that fully evolved Pokemon can't, especially with max HP and Sp. Def EVs pushing the special wall side. Whirlpool gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Hydro Pump and Air Slash for Mantyke, with Normal and Ground coverage and more doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
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 Mantyke, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Confuse Ray and Haze aren't available any other way for Mantyke, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Haze aren't available any other way for Mantyke, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
decent spawn rates for Mantyke across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Mantyke in Legends: Arceus
Mantyke appears at moderate rates across 12 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Mantyke in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Mantyke appears in 12 walking and surfing locations at Lv. 30-55 across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Mantyke appears at high spawn rates across 110 spots in late-game water routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Mantyke in Sword & Shield
Mantyke's encounter pool splits between Sword and Shield. You've got 110 surfing, fishing, and more spots at Lv. 39-45 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
decent spawn rates for Mantyke across 6 locations in early-game water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Mantyke in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Mantyke. 6 surfing spots at Lv. 15-18 spread across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Mantyke evolves into Mantine through a special method. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 345 BST.
Mantyke is catchable across 12 games. Debuted in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and most recently available in Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Mantyke appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
For a casual playthrough, Mantyke works as a placeholder. Water/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Mantine. That's where the stats start mattering.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Mantyke appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
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