Mantyke (Pokémon)


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Mantyke (Japanese: タマンタ Tamanta) is a dual-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

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

Biology
Mantyke resembles a. It has a round body with wide, flat fins. Its back is dark blue, while its underside is light blue. There are two red spots with white outlines and a light blue, curved line on its back. These markings give the overall impression of a smiling face and vary slightly in each region. It has two long, curving antennae on top of its head and black eyes with eyelash-like markings underneath.

The antennae are used to sense ocean currents. Mantyke is a friendly Pokémon that can be found approaching boats and swimming near the ocean's surface with schools of Remoraid. It often works together with Remoraid to repel attackers. Due to its friendly nature, Mantyke are very easy to tame. Mantyke are also super-popular in beach actives involving swimming tours. The Mantyke that lives in Galar appears to move slower due to the cold waters of the region.

Major appearances
Multiple Mantyke appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jack Walker used the Capture Styler on one in order to use it to help him reach Samiya. The Mantyke were also among the Pokémon present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew. They briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine s.

In Cheers on Castaways Isle!, multiple Mantyke were carrying chunks of gray rock on their back upriver to help a.

In The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, Goh caught a soon after arriving in Snowpoint City. It later competed in the Pokémon Iceberg Race, where it helped. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Minor appearances
Mantyke debuted in Pikachu's Ocean Adventure.

Mantyke made its main series debut in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, used a Mantyke lent by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a 's Mantyke competed in the Battle Stage of the.

A Mantyke appeared in a fantasy in Dreams of the Sun and Moon!.

A Mantyke appeared in a fantasy in A Talent for Imitation!.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Mantyke appeared in Leaping Past Lopunny, under the ownership of a.

A 's Mantyke appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

In All About Arceus III, a Mantyke carried Silver's Weavile on its back during the search for 's Plates.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Mantyke debuted as a silhouette in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

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In side games

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Trivia

 * Mantyke is the only Pokémon that requires a specific Pokémon to be in the party in order to evolve it. This is based on the aspect of, a form of  in which two organisms depend on each other for survival.
 * Mantyke has the highest base stat of all unevolved Pokémon and of all baby Pokémon.
 * At 3'03" (1.0 m), Mantyke is the tallest baby Pokémon.
 * Mantyke is tied with for the lowest base  of all  Pokémon.

Origin
Mantyke is based on a baby.

Name origin
Mantyke is a combination of  and tyke (slang for child).

Tamanta is a combination of 玉 tama (egg) and manta.

Related articles

 * Baby Pokémon