Mantine (Lost Thunder 58) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mantine from the Lost Thunder set is an uncommon Basic Water-type Pokémon card with 120 HP. It features the ability Mantine Surf and the attack Surf. This card is numbered 58 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Ability: Mantine Surf — If this Pokémon has any Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
• Attack: Surf — Costs two Water and one Colorless Energy, deals 100 damage.
• Flavor Text: While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores Remoraid that cling to its fins seeking food scraps.
• Set Code: sm8
• Card Number: 58
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Lost Thunder printing of Mantine, card number 58. It is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with an ability that can reduce retreat cost when Energy is attached, paired with a strong Surf attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mantine card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sm8” and card number “58.” The card’s artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma and its uncommon rarity further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set includes Mantine as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique ability that can negate retreat cost when energy is attached, complemented by a powerful Surf attack. The set’s focus on diverse Water-type Pokémon is exemplified by this card’s elegant design and solid stats.