This article explains the new feature Mantine Surf, added in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (USUM). If you want to know how to operate it or the BP (Beach Points) you can earn, please refer to this guide.
Table of Contents
Tips for Getting High Scores
Performing Actions
Performing actions is essential to get high scores. Only two are unlocked initially, but more actions will gradually be unlocked by achieving high scores at each beach. Note that some actions will not activate even if you input the command if they are not unlocked.
Action List
| Screw Huntail | ← ← ← |
|---|---|
| Screw Gorebyss | → → → |
| Lanturn 360 *1 | ↑ ↓ ↑ |
| Primarina Flip *2 | ↓ ↓ ↓ |
| Starmie Tornado | → ← → ↑ |
| Magikarp Special *3 | Input 4 non-existent commands Example: → ↑ → ↑ |
| Over the Gyarados | Clockwise or counter-clockwise command input Example: → ↑ ← ↓ |
*1 High score if performed on a high wave
*2 High score if performed on a low wave
*3 Can be used even if not unlocked
Avoid Hitting Obstacles
During Mantine Surf, obstacles like Tentacool appear in the sea. Hitting them will reduce your speed and prevent you from performing actions. To get high scores, make sure to avoid them.
Don't Make Landing Mistakes
You can get many points by performing lots of actions in the air, but it's meaningless if you make a landing mistake. Try not to make landing mistakes.
Mantine Surf from Ula'ula Beach
The number of obstacles and other factors vary by beach. If you want to get a high score, it's recommended to Mantine Surf from [Ula'ula Beach], which has fewer obstacles and is easier to perform actions on.
How to Operate Mantine Surf
How to Gain Speed
Gaining speed on the waves is fundamental to Mantine Surf. You can increase speed by tilting the Slide Pad left and right alternately. As your speed increases, the spray around your character will change from white → yellow → red.
Gaining Speed is Essential for High Scores
The faster you go, the higher you can jump. Gaining speed is important for achieving high scores.How to Jump
When you have speed, you can jump by tilting the Slide Pad at the right edge of the wave. The jump height increases as your speed increases.
How to Perform Actions
You can perform actions by inputting commands while jumping. Performing actions earns you points.
Get a Surfing Pikachu
Pikachu That Knows Surf
If you get a high score on all beaches, you can get a [Surfing Pikachu] that knows Surf!
It Holds a Gold Bottle Cap
The Pikachu you receive holds a Gold Bottle Cap, which can be used to max out its IVs.
How to Receive
1. Get the 1st Place Score on Each Beach
Achieve the 1st place score on all 4 beaches.
2. Go to the Building Next to the Pokemon Center in Heahea City
Fly to the Pokemon Center in Heahea City and enter the building on the right (the place with surfboards).
3. Talk to the Man Inside
Talk to the man inside to receive Pikachu. At the same time, he will also teach you the action [Over the Gyarados].
Pikachu Can Be Shiny
The Surfing Pikachu you receive can also be shiny. By saving before receiving Pikachu and repeatedly resetting, it's possible to soft-reset for IVs and shininess.
About Exchangeable BP
Get BP at Each Beach
You can receive BP (Beach Points) at each beach according to your Mantine Surf score!
Uses for BP
By using BP, you can teach Pokemon special moves. You can also exchange them for important items for training.
What is Mantine Surf?
A Way to Travel Between Islands
According to the official website, by using Mantine Surf, you can travel between islands. It's a system similar to [Surf] that has appeared in previous Pokemon games.
Earn Points by Performing Actions
Mantine Surf is not just a means of transportation; you can also perform actions. It seems you can earn points by performing actions. These points are counted as [BP].
