#0226 · Gen 2 · 485 BST
Mantine
A Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with an exceptional 140 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
160/54/81/90/144/81
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
192/101/134/145/211/134
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
The Pokémon is covered with a water veil, which prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Mantine
Mantine is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 485. A Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with an exceptional 140 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Special Defense (140 base)
Mantine's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Special Attack and 70 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Water Absorb
- Water Veil
How to use Mantine competitively
Open the damage calculator with Mantine selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Mantine appears in the species dropdown. Drop Mantine into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0226 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Water / Flying |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Water Absorb, Water Veil |
| Base Stat Total | 485 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 85 / 40 / 70 / 80 / 140 / 70 |