Mantyke is based on a baby manta ray.
Mantyke is a combination of manta and tyke (slang for child).
Tamanta is a combination of 玉 tama (egg) and manta.
No: 458
English Name: Mantyke
Japanese Name: Tamanta
Generation: 4
Type: Water, Flying
Species: Kite Pokémon
Abilities: Swift Swim, Water Absorb, Water Veil (hidden ability)
Evolution: Mantyke > Mantine
Mantyke resembles a manta ray. It has a round body with wide, flat fins. Its back is dark blue, while its underside is light blue. There are two red spots with white outlines and a light blue, curved line on its back. These markings give the overall impression of a smiling face and vary slightly in each region. It has two long, curving antennae on top of its head and black eyes with eyelash-like markings underneath. The antennae are used to sense ocean currents. Mantyke is a friendly Pokémon that can be found swimming near the ocean’s surface with schools of Remoraid.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.
Pokemon Pearl: Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region.
Pokemon Platinum: People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of the waves with Remoraid.
Pokemon HeartGold: When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.
Pokemon SoulSilver: When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.
Pokemon Black: People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid.
Pokemon White: People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid.
Pokemon Black 2: The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
pokemon White 2: The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
Pokemon X: The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
Pokemon Y: When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.
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