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:''For the Manta in [[Super Mario Sunshine]], see [[Phantamanta]].'' | :''For the Manta in [[Super Mario Sunshine]], see ''[[Phantamanta]].'' | ||
[[Image:Manta.PNG|frame|right|The '''Manta''' and its rings.]] | [[Image:Manta.PNG|frame|right|The '''Manta''' and its rings.]] | ||
The '''Manta''' or '''Manta Ray''' is a character from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]]. It resides in the level [[Dire, Dire Docks]], where it swims in a circle around the whirlpool in the center of the entrance area. The Manta will leave a trail of shimmering rings as it swims around the whirlpool. If [[Mario]] can swim through five rings in a row, he'll be rewarded with a [[Power Star]]. Fortunately, he can swim through a ring to regain lost oxygen. Unfortunately, if Mario misses a ring, he has to start the five ring sequence all over again. If he swims through a ring correctly, a red number will appear. When Mario accomplishes the five ring task, the Power Star will appear at the top of the whirlpool. If Mario gets too close to the whirlpool, it will suck him in. Mario should also keep his distance from the Manta's tail, as it can deal damage. | The '''Manta''' or '''Manta Ray''' is a character from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]]. It resides in the level [[Dire, Dire Docks]], where it swims in a circle around the whirlpool in the center of the entrance area. The Manta will leave a trail of shimmering rings as it swims around the whirlpool. If [[Mario]] can swim through five rings in a row, he'll be rewarded with a ''[[Power Star]]''. Fortunately, he can swim through a ring to regain lost oxygen. Unfortunately, if ''[[Mario]]'' misses a ring, he has to start the five ring sequence all over again. If he swims through a ring correctly, a red number will appear. When ''[[Mario]]'' accomplishes the five ring task, the Power Star will appear at the top of the whirlpool. If Mario gets too close to the whirlpool, it will suck him in. ''[[Mario]]'' should also keep his distance from the Manta's tail, as it can deal damage. | ||
[[Image:Manta (NSMB).png|thumb|left|As it appears in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' in a demo. ''(The [[? block]]s are different.)'']] | [[Image:Manta (NSMB).png|thumb|left|As it appears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' in a demo. ''(The [[? block]]s are different.)'']] | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' there is a mini-game called [[Manta Rings]] in which Manta releases Manta Rings while swimming. | In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' there is a mini-game called [[Manta Rings]] in which Manta releases Manta Rings while swimming. | ||
[[image:SMG_Manta.jpg|thumb|202px|'''Ray''' in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.]] | [[image:SMG_Manta.jpg|thumb|202px|'''Ray''' in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.]] | ||
Manta was also in the [[Beta Elements|Beta]] version of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' It is unknown whether or not they were enemies or just background scenery. | Manta was also in the [[Beta Elements|Beta]] version of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' It is unknown whether or not they were enemies or just background scenery. | ||
A Manta named [[Ray]] appears in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and takes the place of [[Blooper]]s in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Mario rides on his back during in the [[Loopdeeloop Galaxy]] and the [[Loopdeswoop Galaxy]]. Movement is controlled using the motion sensing capabilitys of the Wii Remote instead of with the control stick as in Sunshine. | A Manta named ''[[Ray]]'' appears in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and takes the place of ''[[Blooper]]''s in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Mario rides on his back during in the [[Loopdeeloop Galaxy]] and the [[Loopdeswoop Galaxy]]. Movement is controlled using the motion sensing capabilitys of the Wii Remote instead of with the control stick as in Sunshine. | ||
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- For the Manta in Super Mario Sunshine, see Phantamanta.
The Manta or Manta Ray is a character from Super Mario 64 and its remake. It resides in the level Dire, Dire Docks, where it swims in a circle around the whirlpool in the center of the entrance area. The Manta will leave a trail of shimmering rings as it swims around the whirlpool. If Mario can swim through five rings in a row, he'll be rewarded with a Power Star. Fortunately, he can swim through a ring to regain lost oxygen. Unfortunately, if Mario misses a ring, he has to start the five ring sequence all over again. If he swims through a ring correctly, a red number will appear. When Mario accomplishes the five ring task, the Power Star will appear at the top of the whirlpool. If Mario gets too close to the whirlpool, it will suck him in. Mario should also keep his distance from the Manta's tail, as it can deal damage.
In Mario Party 4 there is a mini-game called Manta Rings in which Manta releases Manta Rings while swimming.
Manta was also in the Beta version of New Super Mario Bros. It is unknown whether or not they were enemies or just background scenery.
A Manta named Ray appears in the game Super Mario Galaxy and takes the place of Bloopers in Super Mario Sunshine. Mario rides on his back during in the Loopdeeloop Galaxy and the Loopdeswoop Galaxy. Movement is controlled using the motion sensing capabilitys of the Wii Remote instead of with the control stick as in Sunshine.
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