MantineSword & Shield #52 Pokémon Card

Mantine, the Kite Pokémon, is a magnificent Water/Flying-type creature first introduced in Generation II. It is renowned for its graceful swimming and ability to glide across ocean waves, often accompanied by Remoraid, which typically attach to its fins. Mantine are gentle giants of the sea, known to be very friendly and approachable, often seen leaping playfully out of the water. Their diet primarily consists of plankton and small fish, which they filter from the ocean while swimming. In the games, Mantine is notable for being one of the few Pokémon that can learn the move "Surf" without being a Water-type itself, thanks to its unique typing. It evolves from Mantyke when leveled up with a Remoraid in the party, showcasing an interesting symbiotic relationship. In the anime, Mantine has appeared in various episodes, often depicted as a serene and powerful swimmer, sometimes even carrying trainers across bodies of water. Its design is inspired by manta rays, large cartilaginous fish known for their broad, flat bodies and wing-like pectoral fins. Its unique dual typing provides interesting strategic advantages and disadvantages in competitive play, particularly against Electric and Rock-type Pokémon.