#0458 · Gen 4 · 345 BST
Mantyke
An early-evolution Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with strong 120 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/36/63/72/126/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/79/112/123/189/112
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 Mantyke
Mantyke is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 345. An early-evolution Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with strong 120 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Special Defense (120 base)
Mantyke's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Special Attack and 50 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 Mantyke competitively
Open the damage calculator with Mantyke selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Mantyke appears in the species dropdown. Drop Mantyke into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0458 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Water / Flying |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Water Absorb, Water Veil |
| Base Stat Total | 345 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 20 / 50 / 60 / 120 / 50 |