Mantyke

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

WaterFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Mantyke outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mantyke against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first

Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Mantyke · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Mantyke · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Mantyke · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

• Swift Swim

  If Rain is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.

  Everything about Swift Swim →
  Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44

  PsyduckGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathHorseaGoldeenSeakingMagikarpOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsQwilfishMantineKingdraMega SwampertLotadLombreLudicoloSurskitAnorithArmaldoFeebasHuntailGorebyssRelicanthLuvdiscBuizelFloatzelFinneonLumineonTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadTirtougaCarracostaBearticChewtleDrednawArrokudaBarraskewdaBasculegionOverqwil
• Water Absorb

  This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.

  Everything about Water Absorb →
  Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26

  PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathLaprasVaporeonChinchouLanturnPolitoedWooperQuagsireMantineCacneaCacturneTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadMaractusFrillishJellicentVolcanionDewpiderAraquanidDracovishArctovishClodsireWellspring Mask Ogerpon
• Water Veil, hidden ability

  This Pokémon cannot be burned. Gaining this Ability while burned cures it.

  Everything about Water Veil →
  Other Pokémon with Water Veil 12

  GoldeenSeakingMantineWailmerWailordHuntailBuizelFloatzelFinneonLumineonFinizenDondozo

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Design & origin

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

• Official vote, Japan#598 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Category

Kite Pokémon

Debut

Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl

Color

Blue

Shape

Wings

Habitat

—

Pal Park area

Mountain

1. 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.

   Legends: ArceusRead

2. It swims along with a school of Remoraid, and they’ll all fight together to repel attackers.

   Shield

3. Mantyke living in Galar seem to be somewhat sluggish. The colder waters of the seas in this region may be the cause.

   Sword

4. Mantyke are friendly toward people and will approach boats closely. The patterns on their backs differ depending on their habitat.

   Ultra Moon

5. It’s highly friendly and easily tamed. Tours that take people swimming with Mantyke are a super-popular beach activity.

   Ultra Sun

6. The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.

   Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

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

   HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

8. People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with REMORAID.

   Platinum · Black · White

9. Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region.

   Pearl

10. A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English

Mantyke

Japanese

タマンタ

Japanese (romaji)

Tamanta

Korean

타만타

Chinese (Traditional)

小球飛魚

Chinese (Simplified)

小球飞鱼

French

Babimanta

German

Mantirps

Spanish

Mantyke

Italian

Mantyke

EV yield

1 SpD

Catch rate

25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

69

Growth rate

Slow

Egg groups

Undiscovered

Gender

♂ 50%♀ 50%

Hatch time

25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Baby Pokémon

Yes

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.