Mantine is a large, ray-like Pokémon. Its body is dark blue on the overside, and it has large wing-like fins, with a black ring-shaped mark on the top of either fin, and a jagged outline on the front rim at the bottom. Its head has two long protrusions resembling horns or antennae, and two more black ring-shaped marks on the back. Two pairs of gills are visible on its pinkish gray underside, as well as a pair of beady eyes and a small mouth. Its body has a coarse texture.
Mantine thrives in open seas where it swims freely, often in schools where they race one another. It can breach out of the water and fly 300 feet (100 meters) into the air if it builds up enough speed. In the past, it was often misidentified as a bird Pokémon by observers who saw this behavior. Mantine is sometimes seen with a Remoraid attached to the underside of one of its fins, scavenging for its leftovers and fighting together with it when attacked. Mantine has a docile nature, and does not mind the Remoraid clinging onto its fin.
In Alola, many surfers ride waves and travel between islands on the backs of Mantine. This has made it an icon in the region, being featured on souvenir postcards and posters.
Evolution
Mantine evolves from Mantyke.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Main series
Major appearances
Mantine (recurring)
A recurring Mantine first appeared in the second episode of the Where Are You Going, Eevee? shorts. It rescued Eevee after it was accidentally knocked off a boat by a passing by Wailord. In the third episode of the segment, they decided to try Mantine Surfing on a nearby wave. Eevee initially kept getting knocked off whenever Mantine did a flip, Eevee eventually learned how to time its jumps with Mantine's flips, allowing it to stay on Mantine's back. Mantine reappeared in the fourth episode of the segment, where, after arriving at Alola, it said its farewells to Eevee and headed back out to sea. It reappeared in a flashback in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
It made its animated series debut in Alola, Alola!, where it met up with Sandy again and helped it Mantine Surf with Lana. Later, it and several other Mantine were captured by Team Rocket before being rescued by Ash and his classmates. Afterwards, it and the other Mantine returned to the sea.
Other
Mantine debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei as one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world, thanks to the Unown. It was Molly's second Pokémon during her battle against Misty, where it faced off against Staryu. The outcome of the battle was ultimately left unknown.
Mantine made its animated series debut in Mantine Overboard!, where it was seen protecting the Silver Wing.
In Just Add Water, Dorian used a Mantine to attack Team Rocket, defeating them with Bubble Beam. It was later used to battle Misty's Corsola, but it lost.
In A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, Lola owns a Mantine, which was used in her battle against Brock's Onix. It lost despite having the type advantage. Mantine reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.
Multiple Mantine appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jack Walker used his Capture Styler on one of the Mantine passing by him, so it could help Jack get away from The Phantom during the beginning of the movie. They briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.
In Steamboat Willies!, an old man's Mantine helped Ash and Dawn save its Trainer's ship from falling off a waterfall. This Mantine was bigger than usual.
In The Road to Humilau!, Marlon's Mantine battled and defeated Cameron's Ferrothorn during a Gym battle, but it later lost to Cameron's Samurott.
In Alola, Alola!, Ash, his classmates, and Misty used multiple Mantine to travel to Treasure Island. They were later captured by Team Rocket before being freed through the efforts of Ash and the others.
Minor appearances
A Mantine appeared in Snorlax Snowman.
Two Mantine appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. One escorted Latias over to Ash and his friends' boat with the help of two Chinchou, while the other was under the ownership of a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare.
A Mantine appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Mantine appeared in The Relicanth Really Can.
A Coordinator's Mantine appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, with a Remoraid attached to it.
A Mantine appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.
Multiple Mantine appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In a flashback in Bucking the Treasure Trend!, Buck used a Mantine to swim underwater.
A Mantine appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Going for the Gold!, a Mantine was living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
A Mantine appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
A Mantine appeared in Ride, Lapras, Ride!. It reappeared in a flashback in Ash and Latios.
A Mantine appeared in Song Within the Mist. It reappeared in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends.
A Mantine appeared in Roar of the Black Rayquaza.
Pokédex entries
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EP214
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Mantine
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Ash's Pokédex
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Mantine, the Kite Pokémon. Mantine swims about the ocean majestically, and may fly out of the water if it builds up enough speed.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Early-Evening Waves, two Mantine were living in a lake where Nessa was doing a photoshoot.
Pokémon Adventures
In Lively Lugia (Part 2), Gold caught a Mantine and nicknamed him Tibo. It was then used in his attempt to defeat Lugia, wherein it was powered by the Remoraid Gold received for flight transport.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Mantine was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I, a Mantine was in Archie's collection.
In Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!, Noland gave Emerald one of his Mantine from the Battle Factory.
Multiple Mantine appeared in Pink Slip.
In Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", Professor Burnet used a Poké Ride Mantine.
A Poké Ride Mantine appeared in a fantasy in A Raid and Po Town.
A Poké Ride Mantine appeared in a flashback in Madness!! Mother Lusamine!.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Mantine appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.