How to Evolve Mantyke in Pokemon BDSP

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Trainers are trying to evolve Mantyke in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Mantyke is a Water and Flying type Pokemon. It has six spawn locations, including Sunyshore City, Route 223, Still-water Cavern, Spacious Cave, Riverbank Cave, and Fountainspring Cave. Mantyke is weakest against Electric and Rock type Pokemon, such as Zapdos and Tyranitar. On the other hand, it's strongest against Ground and Water type Pokemon, like Groudon and Kyogre. Its best moves in battle include Hydro Pump, Take Down, Bounce, Air Slash, Blizzard, Earthquake, Ice Beam, and Surf.

Here's how to evolve Mantyke into Mantine in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

How to Evolve Mantyke in Pokemon BDSP

Mantyke can be evolved into Mantine if there is a Remoraid in your party. Remoraid is also a Water type Pokemon that is similar to Mantyke. By catching a Remoraid and putting it in your battle lineup, you'll be able to evolve Mantyke to Mantine in no time.

Its best held items include Iron Ball, Lustrous Orb, Mystic Water, Sea Incense, Sharp Beak, Sky Plate, Splash Plate, and Wave Incense. Mantyke tends to like Bitter but dislike Spicy. Its growth rate is slow, but it's found with Swift Swim, Water Absorb, and Water Veil for abilities. If you need a Water type Pokemon in your party, Mantyke and its evolution may be the perfect choice for you.

Pokemon all have various ways of evolving throughout the game. Check out our other guides on how to evolve Pokemon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, including Lickitung and Yanma.