Mantine (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
It is similar to a {{wp|manta ray}}, with some {{wp|kite}}-like aspects. Its flying type seems to be a reference to {{wp|Mobula|flying rays}}, known as such due to their propensity for breaching. As {{p|Remoraid}}, a Pokémon based on a rifle, often attaches to the undersides of Mantine's wings, it may also be based on a {{wp|fighter plane}}.
Mantine is similar to a {{wp|manta ray}}, with some {{wp|kite}}-like aspects. Its flying type seems to be a reference to {{wp|Mobula|flying rays}}, known as such due to their propensity for breaching. Since {{p|Remoraid}}, a Pokémon based on a rifle, often attaches itself to the undersides of Mantine's wings, Mantine may also be based on a {{wp|fighter plane}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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