Special
Balanced
50Speed · Slow

Is Mantyke Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?

Breed-only baby form of Mantine. Water/Flying with AbilitySwift Swim. Level up with Remoraid in the party to evolve. Mantine is available wild in HeartGold. Skip the baby step.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEGETEEETGETEEEGEEEEEFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8BrockGym 9MistyGym 10SurgeGym 11ErikaGym 12JanineGym 13SabrinaGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16MantykeTradeWillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4
Falkner
Gym 1
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleSand Attack
Even
Pidgeotto
Lv 13
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleGustRoost
Bugsy
Gym 2
Good

Mantyke has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.

You Win
Metapod
Lv 15
Bug
Shed Skin
Tackle
You Win
Kakuna
Lv 15
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison Sting
You Win
Scyther
Lv 17
BugFlying
Swarm
U TurnQuick AttackLeerFocus Energy
Whitney
Gym 3
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 17
Fairy
Cute Charm
Double SlapEncoreMimicMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 19
Normal
Thick Fat
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Tough

Morty's typing presses Mantyke's defenses.

Even
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Risky
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseNightmare
Risky
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
Levitate
CurseMean LookSucker PunchNight Shade
Risky
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookSucker Punch
Chuck
Gym 5
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Chuck's team.

Even
Primeape
Lv 29
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerDouble TeamRock SlideFocus Punch
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 31
WaterFighting
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
HypnosisBody SlamSurfFocus Punch
Jasmine
Gym 6
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.

Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSonicboomSupersonicThunder Wave
Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSonicboomSupersonicThunder Wave
You Win
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Rock Head
Iron TailRock ThrowSandstormScreech
Pryce
Gym 7
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.

Even
Seel
Lv 30
Water
Thick Fat
Icy WindRestSnoreHail
Even
Dewgong
Lv 32
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Aurora BeamRestSleep TalkIce Shard
You Win
Piloswine
Lv 34
IceGround
Oblivious
BlizzardIce FangMud BombHail
Clair
Gym 8
Tough

Clair's typing presses Mantyke's defenses.

Even
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSlamAqua TailDragon Pulse
Even
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSlamFire BlastDragon Pulse
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 38
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BiteTwisterDragon RageDragon Pulse
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 41
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Hydro PumpSmokescreenHyper BeamDragon Pulse
Brock
Gym 9
Good

Mantyke has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.

You Win
Graveler
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
Defense CurlRolloutEarthquakeRock Slide
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 51
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
EarthquakeSandstormScary FaceHorn Drill
Even
Omastar
Lv 53
RockWater
Swift Swim
ProtectSpike CannonAncientpowerBrine
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
ScreechSandstormIron TailRock Slide
Risky
Kabutops
Lv 52
RockWater
Swift Swim
EndureGiga DrainAqua JetRock Slide
Misty
Gym 10
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Risky
Golduck
Lv 49
Water
Damp
Water PulseDisablePsychicPsych Up
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 49
WaterGround
Damp
Water PulseAmnesiaRain DanceEarthquake
Risky
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Ice BeamSingWater PulseBody Slam
Risky
Starmie
Lv 54
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
Water PulseConfuse RayIce BeamRecover
Lt. Surge
Gym 11
Tough

Lt. Surge's team hits Mantyke's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Raichu
Lv 51
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveShock WaveQuick AttackDouble Team
Even
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Soundproof
Thunder WaveDouble TeamShock WaveLight Screen
Even
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSelfdestructCharge Beam
Even
Magneton
Lv 47
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicDouble TeamShock WaveMirror Shot
Risky
Electabuzz
Lv 53
Electric
Static
Quick AttackShock WaveLight ScreenLow Kick
Erika
Gym 12
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

You Win
Jumpluff
Lv 51
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Leech SeedU TurnGiga DrainSunny Day
Even
Tangela
Lv 52
Grass
Chlorophyll
Ancient PowerWring OutGiga DrainSleep Powder
Even
Victreebel
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayGrass KnotLeaf StormRazor Leaf
Even
Bellossom
Lv 56
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySolar BeamGiga DrainSynthesis
Janine
Gym 13
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.

Even
Crobat
Lv 47
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayScreechWing AttackSupersonic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 44
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sludge BombToxicExplosionDouble Hit
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Swarm
SwaggerNight ShadePoison JabPin Missile
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Swarm
PsychicPoison JabScary FacePin Missile
Even
Venomoth
Lv 50
BugPoison
Shield Dust
Double TeamPsychicSludge BombSignal Beam
Sabrina
Gym 14
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Espeon
Lv 53
Psychic
Synchronize
Calm MindShadow BallPsychicSkill Swap
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 53
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
MimicLight ScreenPsychicSkill Swap
Even
Alakazam
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicSkill SwapReflectEnergy Ball
Blaine
Gym 15
Good

Mantyke has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

Easy KO
Magcargo
Lv 54
FireRock
Magma Armor
OverheatSunny DaySmogRock Slide
Even
Magmar
Lv 54
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchConfuse RayOverheatSunny Day
Even
Rapidash
Lv 59
Fire
Run Away
Quick AttackBounceOverheatFlare Blitz
Blue
Gym 16
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 55
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Leaf StormPsychicHypnosisTrick Room
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
DynamicpunchEarthquakeStone EdgeThunderpunch
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarDragon PulseFlare BlitzExtremespeed
You Win
Rhydon
Lv 58
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
MegahornStone EdgeThunder FangEarthquake
Even
Gyarados
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Ice FangWaterfallDragon DanceReturn
Even
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
ReturnWhirlwindAir SlashMirror Move
Will
Elite Four
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Will's team.

Even
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
U TurnMe FirstConfuse RayPsychic
Even
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Lovely KissDouble SlapIce PunchPsychic
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
Even
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
CurseAmnesiaWater PulsePsychic
Even
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Aerial AceOminous WindConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

You Win
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Swarm
Spider WebBaton PassGiga DrainPoison Jab
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsychicGustSupersonicToxic
Risky
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
SwiftExplosionProtectToxic Spikes
Risky
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Stench
Gunk ShotMinimizeScreechToxic
Even
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Quick AttackWing AttackDouble TeamPoison Fang
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

You Win
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Intimidate
DigCounterTriple KickQuick Attack
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Limber
High Jump KickBlaze KickFocus EnergySwagger
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Keen Eye
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchBullet Punch
You Win
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Rock Head
SandstormDragon BreathRock SlideEarthquake
Even
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
Guts
RevengeCross ChopRock SlideForesight
Karen
Elite Four
Even

Mantyke trades roughly evenly with Karen's team.

Even
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Double TeamConfuse RayFeint AttackPayback
Even
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporePetal DanceAcidMoonlight
Even
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
Levitate
Focus BlastDestiny BondSpiteLick
You Win
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Insomnia
Sucker PunchFeint AttackPluckWhirlwind
Even
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Early Bird
Nasty PlotDark PulseFlamethrowerCrunch
Trade
Trade only
Type
WaterFlying
Tier
E

Mantyke cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Mantyke locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 10WaterBubble Beam98100%20
  • After Morty
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Jasmine
    • TM40FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
    • LV 40FlyingBounce12885%5
  • After Clair
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • LV 49WaterHydro Pump16580%5
  • After Brock
    • TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10

How to Get Mantyke in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Mantyke doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Mantyke starts at the nursery. Catch Mantine first, breed for Mantyke, then evolve through the chain.

HeartGold Exclusive — Not obtainable in SoulSilver

How to Obtain Mantyke in HGSS

  1. Mantyke
    Step 1Mantyke

    Breed from Mantine at the Day Care.

  2. Mantine
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Mantine
    Route 41
    Lv.15-25Surfing on water
    HeartGoldRate 10%
    or evolve from Mantyke (Step 1)

Mantyke Weakness

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.

Mantyke Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Electric
2x (Weak)Rock
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel
0x (Immune)Ground
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Mantyke Weak Against

Excellent
2Weak
5Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Mantyke Strong Against

6Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+6
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Mantyke

Mantyke Evolutions

Mantyke starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Mantine through a special condition. 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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Mantyke
WaterFlying
Mantine
WaterFlying
HP
45
85+40
ATK
20
40+20
DEF
50
70+20
SP.ATK
60
80+20
SP.DEF
120
140+20
SPE
50
70+20
BST
345D-Tier
485C-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

HGSS Mantyke Best Moveset

Water/Flying baby at 120 Sp. Def absorbing special attacks far above its evolution stage. 20 Attack means no offensive capacity. Evolve to Mantine.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Attacker
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Mantyke
Modest+SPA

Mantyke best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Attacker Moveset

  • Hydro PumpSTAB
  • Ice Beam
  • Rain DanceSTAB
  • Hidden Power Electric

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Haze and Hydro Pump 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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
3010030Water
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 4
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 10
Bubble Beam
9710020Water
Lv 13
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Lv 19
Agility
A30Psychic
Lv 22
Wing Attack
D9010035Flying
Lv 28
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
Lv 31
Take Down
D908520Normal
Lv 37
Confuse Ray
C10010Ghost
Lv 40
Bounce
D127855Flying
Lv 46
Aqua Ring
D20Water
Lv 49
Hydro Pump
B180805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D9020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
D10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
D10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
B5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
A14210015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
D12010015Water
HM05
Whirlpool
D528515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Haze
D30Ice
Egg
Hydro Pump
B180805Water
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D10020Psychic
Egg
Mud Sport
15Ground
Egg
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Egg
Signal Beam
D7510015Bug
Egg
Slam
807520Normal
Egg
Splash
D40Normal
Egg
Twister
4010020Dragon
Egg
Water Sport
15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Air Cutter
A829525Flying
Tutor
Bounce
D127855Flying
Tutor
Dive
D12010010Water
Tutor
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Swift
6020Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP45
D
Attack20
F
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def120
A
Speed50
D
Total345
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult25 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight65.0 kg
Base XP69
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Water Absorb
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+1Spe
Special Defense training source
Pokedex Entry

When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.

Pokemon HeartGold / Pokemon SoulSilver

Mantyke HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.

Game Availability

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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