Mantine Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #45

Character Intro

Mantine from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is an Uncommon card numbered 45. It features 80 HP and the attacks Group Swim and Aqua Slash. This sleek Pokémon offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Group Swim: Search your deck for a Water Pokémon, reveal it, and add it to your hand.
• Aqua Slash: Deals 40 damage; Mantine cannot attack during your next turn.

Key Printings

This Mantine card is exclusively found in the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 45. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mantine card. It is identified by the set code “hgss1” and the card ID “hgss1-45.” The card features the illustrator Naoyo Kimura’s artwork and has no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Standard: Not legal
• Expanded: Not legal
• Unlimited: Not legal
• No additional tournament legality or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining its surface and edges is recommended for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set includes Mantine as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with useful deck-searching capabilities and moderate damage output. It reflects the aquatic theme with its serene flavor text and balanced stats.