Mantine Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mantine in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mantine
Mantine is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.200 DPS.
Mantine can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mantine is weak to Electric (double weak!), Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Mantine resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mantine is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (52.200 DPS), Regieleki (46.353 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (43.600 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mantine: After defeating Mantine, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1167 and 1234 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1452-1536 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mantine from raids will have exactly 1234 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mantine?
The best counter for Mantine is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 52.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (46.353 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (43.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mantine?
Mantine can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mantine weak to?
Mantine is weak to Electric (double weak), Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mantine be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mantine's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mantine from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mantine from raids will have 1234 CP at level 20, or 1536 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1167. If you see 1234 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mantine worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mantine is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mantine?
For the best moveset for Mantine itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mantine stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mantine without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mantine can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (46.353 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (43.600 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mantine in raids?
Weather boost information for Mantine is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.