Mantine (Steam Siege 27) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Mantine from the Steam Siege set is a common card numbered 27 with 100 HP. It features the attack Dwindling Wave, adding strategic value to gameplay. This card’s straightforward design fits well within any collection focused on balanced, aquatic Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Flavor Text: “While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores Remoraid that cling to its fins seeking food scraps.”

Key Printings

This Mantine card is from the Steam Siege set (set code xy11), numbered 27. It is a common rarity card and does not evolve from a previous Pokémon.

Attacks

• Healing Wave: allows discarding cards to heal damage
• Dwindling Wave: deals damage reduced by damage counters on Mantine

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code xy11 and card number 27. The illustrator credited is DemizuPosuka. The card does not have a regulation mark, and no special print variants are listed.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and card condition, store this Mantine card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): This set features Mantine as a common Water-type basic Pokémon with versatile healing and attack options. The card fits well thematically with the aquatic focus of the set but is not currently legal in major play formats.