As a Water/Flying type, Mantyke has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Water/Flying typing.

With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP: 45
Attack: 20
Defense: 50
Sp. Atk: 60
Sp. Def: 120
Speed: 50
Total: 345

Mantyke has a base stat total of 345, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (120). With Sp. Atk (60) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 50 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Mantyke can have the abilities Swift Swim, Water Absorb and Water Veil.

How to beat Mantyke

The best way to beat Mantyke is with Electric moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves are resisted.

Good counters: Zekrom hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves. Miraidon hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves. Raging Bolt hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves.

Evolution

Mantyke is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Mantyke → Mantine) and evolves into Mantine.

Best counters to Mantyke

Other Water/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Mantyke weak to?

As a Water/Flying type, Mantyke takes super-effective damage from Electric (4×) and Rock moves.

What is Mantyke resistant to?

Mantyke resists Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Mantyke?

Strong type-based picks include Zekrom, Miraidon and Raging Bolt, which hit Mantyke with super-effective attacks.