Mantyke Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
Build the perfect Mantyke binder page. Best Sea Creatures cards, aesthetic pairings, and collector tips all in one place.
2024-09-14
Popularity Rank: #544
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #472
2019 survey: #576
#544 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0458
Height
1.0 m
Weight
65.0 kg
Capture rate
25 / 255
Generation
Gen IV
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
Cannot breed
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Wings
Mantyke — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Mantyke clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Bulbapedia introduces Mantyke as a species that it evolves into Mantine when leveled up with a Remoraid in the party.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Mantyke feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Mantyke is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Mantyke from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Fantastical Parade
One Shiny
Secluded Springs
Crown
Secluded Springs
Three Diamond
Paradox Rift
Illustration rare
Paradox Rift
Common
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
Showing 6 of 6 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Mantyke edition
Spread layout for Mantyke, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Mantyke #189 (Paradox Rift) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mantyke page.
Mantyke #55 (Diamond & Pearl) is a reliable choice for any Mantyke binder — good value and classic artwork.
Mantyke #39 (Paradox Rift) is a reliable choice for any Mantyke binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Mantyke mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Mantyke chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Paradox Rift
Illustration rare
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
Paradox Rift
Common
Fantastical Parade
One Shiny
Secluded Springs
Crown
Secluded Springs
Three Diamond
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Right page
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Mantyke cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Mantyke
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Mantyke
Scene wallpaper — Mantyke
Illustration by catwithmonocle.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Mantyke
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #458 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Mantyke (タマンタ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Sea Creatures, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Mantyke's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Mantyke on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Mantyke — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
45
Attack
20
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
120
Speed
50
Total: 345
Players file Mantyke around tier "Past" while Ability Swift Swim (Doubles Speed during rain.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Water Veil is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Water/Flying typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Mantyke — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Mantyke, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.
Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region.
People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with REMORAID.
Mantyke shows up in Soulsilver lore as when it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Mantyke as the Kite Pokémon and known for blue colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Mantirps
Spanish
Mantyke
French
Babimanta
Italian
Mantyke
Japanese
タマンタ
Japanese (Romaji)
Tamanta
Korean
타만타
Chinese (Simplified)
小球飞鱼
Chinese (Traditional)
小球飛魚
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