Mantyke Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mantyke in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mantyke
Mantyke 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 65.600 DPS.
Mantyke 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: Mantyke is weak to Electric (double weak!), Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Mantyke 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 Mantyke is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (65.600 DPS), Regieleki (58.000 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (54.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mantyke: After defeating Mantyke, the catch encounter will have a CP between 679 and 731 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 845-909 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mantyke from raids will have exactly 731 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 Mantyke?
The best counter for Mantyke is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 65.600 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (58.000 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (54.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mantyke?
Mantyke 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 Mantyke weak to?
Mantyke is weak to Electric (double weak), Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mantyke be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mantyke's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mantyke from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mantyke from raids will have 731 CP at level 20, or 909 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 679. If you see 731 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mantyke worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mantyke 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 Mantyke?
For the best moveset for Mantyke itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mantyke 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 Mantyke without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mantyke can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (58.000 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (54.500 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 Mantyke in raids?
Weather boost information for Mantyke 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.