Mantyke – Diamond & Pearl (#55)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mantyke (#55) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Diamond & Pearl released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Call for Friends attack, Search your deck for a Water Basic Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $6.68, Cardmarket average sale is €2.10, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.68
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.66
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Card Number
- 55
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 40
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +10
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Mantine
Abilities
-
Baby Evolution
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Mantine from your hand onto Mantyke (this counts as evolving Mantyke) and remove all damage counters from Mantyke.
Attacks & Strategy
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Call for Friends
Search your deck for a Water Basic Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mantyke from Diamond & Pearl (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Mantyke 55 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Mantyke's Call for Friends . Special effect: Search your deck for a Water Basic Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shu...
Stats Overview: 40 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +10 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl #55 ← Current | 40 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $6.68 |
�📦 Diamond & Pearl Set Context
This Mantyke is part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Mantyke card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Diamond & Pearl are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mantyke 55 was released in 2007 in the Diamond & Pearl expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Diamond & Pearl is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Mantyke have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Mantyke card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mantyke works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.