#0226 · Generation II
What Animal Is Mantine Based On?
Mantine most closely resembles ray.
Closest animal
ray
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Kite Pokemon", which makes ray the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Kite Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.