Mantyke

No. 0458

Type: Water / Flying

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.

Base stats

HP45
Attack20
Defense50
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense120
Speed50

Total 345

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Electric, Rock) — Earthquake
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Steel — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Water Absorb
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Modest
EVs
252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moves
Surf, Tailwind, Ice Beam, Air Slash

Frequently asked questions

What type is Mantyke?
Mantyke is a Water and Flying type Pokémon.
What are Mantyke's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 20, Defense 50, Sp. Attack 60, Sp. Defense 120, Speed 50. That is a base stat total of 345.
What is Mantyke weak to?
Mantyke takes extra damage from Electric and Rock moves. It is immune to Ground.
What abilities does Mantyke have?
Mantyke can have Swift Swim, Water Absorb and Water Veil. Its hidden ability is Water Veil.
What does Mantyke evolve into?
Mantyke evolves into Mantine.
What moves does Mantyke learn?
Mantyke learns 14 moves by levelling up and 30 by TM.