Mantyke #0458 Generation IV
Kite Pokémon

Mantyke

· Babimanta

Though ball-like in shape, this Pokémon is a proficient swimmer. I have discovered that if a Mantyke spends much time with schools of Remoraid, it will eventually achieve evolution.

Type
flyingwater
Stage
1 of 2
Category
Kite Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.0 m
Weight
65.0 kg
Color
Blue
Shape
Wings
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Mantyke.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 045
    /255
  2. Attack 020
    /255
  3. Defense 050
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 060
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 120
    /255
  6. Speed 050
    /255
§ III

Best Mantyke cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 3 of 3 cards.

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§ IV

Mantyke through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 MH

    Midori Harada

    Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

    1 card
    EX era
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  • 02 MK

    miki kudo

    Miki Kudo has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2016 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The work leans whimsical and playful, with balanced, simple staging and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

    1 card
    Scarlet & Violet era
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  • 03 R

    rika

    rika has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2023 to 2025, appearing across Scarlet & Violet releases including White Flare, Paradox Rift, and Journey Together. The work leans whimsical and illustrative, with serene, playful moods and balanced, dynamic framing.

    1 card
    Scarlet & Violet era
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§ V

All Mantyke cards

3 of 3 cards · refined archive view.