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Mantine is a large, {{wp|Batoidea|ray-like}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is dark blue on the overside, and it has large wing-like fins, with a jagged outline on the front rim. Its head has two long protrusions resembling horns or antennae, and two black ring-shaped marks on the back. Two pairs of gills are visible on its pinkish gray underside, as well as a pair of beady eyes and a small mouth. Its overall body has a coarse texture. | Mantine is a large, {{wp|Batoidea|ray-like}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is dark blue on the overside, and it has large wing-like fins, with a jagged outline on the front rim. Its head has two long protrusions resembling horns or antennae, and two black ring-shaped marks on the back. Two pairs of gills are visible on its pinkish gray underside, as well as a pair of beady eyes and a small mouth. Its overall body has a coarse texture. | ||
Mantine thrives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|open seas}}, where it swims freely, often in schools where they race one another. It can breach out of the water and fly | Mantine thrives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|open seas}}, where it swims freely, often in schools where they race one another. It can breach out of the water and fly 300 feet (100 meters) into the air if it builds up enough speed. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|In the past]], it was often misidentified as a bird Pokémon by observers who saw this behavior. Mantine is sometimes seen with a {{p|Remoraid}} attached to the underside of one of its fins, scavenging for its leftovers and fighting together with it when attacked. Mantine has a docile nature, and does not mind the Remoraid clinging onto its fin. | ||
In [[Alola]], many surfers ride waves and travel between islands [[Mantine Surf|on the backs of Mantine]]. This has made it an icon in the region, being featured on souvenir postcards and posters. | In [[Alola]], many surfers ride waves and travel between islands [[Mantine Surf|on the backs of Mantine]]. This has made it an icon in the region, being featured on souvenir postcards and posters. | ||