Mantine (Pokémon)


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Mantine (Japanese: マンタイン Mantain) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from when leveled up with a  in the party.

Biology
Mantine is a large, manta ray-like Pokémon with wide fins and two ring-shaped marks on its back. Its back is a dark blue with a jagged outline on its wings. It has a streamer-like tail and long "antennae". Two pairs of gills are visible on its gray underside, as well as a pair of beady eyes and a small mouth. Generally, it is pictured with a attached to the underside of one wing, much like a cleaner fish. Mantine can fly 300 feet into the air if it builds up enough speed, in a similar manner to how real-life manta rays breach the surface. Mantine is mostly docile. It thrives in.

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.

Mantine (recurring)
Mantine first appeared in of the Where Are You Going, Eevee? shorts. It rescued after it was accidentally knocked off a boat by a passing by. In 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 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 main series debut in Alola, Alola!, where it met up with Sandy again and helped it Mantine Surf with. Later, it and several other Mantine were captured by before being rescued by  and. 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. It was Molly's second Pokémon during her against, where it faced off against. The outcome of the battle was ultimately left unknown.

Mantine made its main series debut in Mantine Overboard!, where it was seen protecting the Silver Wing.

In Just Add Water, Dorian used a Mantine to attack, defeating them with. 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. They briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

In Steamboat Willies!, an 's Mantine helped and  save its 's ship from falling off a waterfall. This Mantine was bigger than usual.

In The Road to Humilau!, Marlon's Mantine battled and defeated 🇺🇳's during a Gym, but it later lost to Cameron's.

In Alola, Alola!, Ash,, 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 over to  and ' boat with the help of two, 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 's Mantine appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, with a 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.

A Mantine appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Early-Evening Waves, two Mantine were living in a lake where Nessa was doing a photoshoot.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Lively Lugia II,  a Mantine and nicknamed him Tibo. It was then used in his attempt to defeat, wherein it was powered by the 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 one of his Mantine from the.

Multiple Mantine appeared in PS541.

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 PASM30.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Mantine appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.

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Mantine will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
 * 4 ? ? N 2 2 ... ? ? Q 6 J
 * H 3 ? ♂ 8 4 7 0 J N ? W
 * Objective: Escort to Mantine on floor 3 of Tiny Woods.

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Trivia

 * Despite the fact that Mantine evolve from Mantyke in the presence of a, Remoraid has not been present on any of Mantine's sprites in the core series since Generation IV, in which this evolution method was introduced. This may be due to the fact that the Remoraid used for evolution doesn't disappear after Mantine evolves from Mantyke.

Origin
Mantine is similar to a, with some -like aspects. Its flying type seems to be a reference to, known as such due to their propensity for breaching. Since, a Pokémon based on a rifle, often attaches itself to the undersides of Mantine's wings, Mantine may also be based on a.

Name origin
Mantine may be a combination of manta and marine or brine.

Mantain may be a combination of manta and  (pronounced tain).