Mantine (Team Rocket Returns 45) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Mantine from the Team Rocket Returns set is an uncommon card numbered 45 with 70 HP. It features the ability Ripples and the attack Aqua Slash, showcasing its aquatic prowess. This card offers a balanced blend of defensive and offensive capabilities.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Ripples (removes damage counters from your Pokémon except Mantine)
• Attack: Aqua Slash (30 damage; Mantine cannot attack next turn)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact Mantine card is identified as number 45 in the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7). It is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a Poké-Power called Ripples, allowing healing flexibility during your turn. The Aqua Slash attack deals 30 damage but restricts Mantine from attacking on the following turn, balancing offense and defense.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mantine card. It is uniquely identified by its set code ex7-45 and the illustrator Miki Tanaka’s artwork. The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its healing ability can be strategically valuable, but the attack’s drawback requires careful timing.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially around the illustrated area by Miki Tanaka.
• Keep in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain condition over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Mantine appears as a Basic Water-type with a healing Poké-Power and a moderate attack, fitting the set’s theme of strategic play and recovery. The card’s rarity and unique abilities make it a notable inclusion in this set.