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Mantis Times and How To Catch

Mantis Shrimp Times

The Mantis Shrimp is a deep sea creature from Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Learn all about the Mantis Shrimp and how to catch them below!

Mantis Shrimp Sell Price

Mantis Shrimp
Sell Price 2500 Bells
Shadow Size Medium

Medium Shadow Size
Rarity ★★☆☆☆

The Mantis Shrimp is a common sea creature and sells for 2500 Bells.

Mantis Shrimp Location and Times

Mantis Shrimp Times

Shadow Size Medium
Time All year
North Hemisphere
4 PM to 9 AM
All year
South Hemisphere
4 PM to 9 AM

Find the sea creature all year round 4 PM to 9 AM on either Hemisphere.

Mantis Shrimp Months

Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
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Northern Hemisphere Calendar
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February ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon August ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon
March ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon September ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon
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Southern Hemisphere Calendar
January ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon July ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon
February ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon August ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon
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April ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon October ACNH - Mantis Shrimp icon
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How to Catch the Mantis Shrimp

ACNH - Diving into the ocean

Steps Directions
1   Equip your Wet Suit
2   Approach the Mantis Shrimp
2   Dive into the sea!

1. Equip Your Wet Suit

ACNH - A player enters the ocean from the beach by pressing A

To catch a sea creature, equip your diving suit! Press the A Button to go dive into the ocean and go near the Bubbles.

How to Swim and Dive

2. Approach Sea Creature

ACNH - A resident comes across bubbles while swimming

The Mantis Shrimp casts a Medium Shadow Size. Swim above the shadow by moving the Right Stick.

3. Dive Into the Deep by Pressing Y!

ACNH - A player dives into the ocean

Once you're near or right on top of the sea creature, press the Y Button to dive into the ocean. Congratulations, you've caught the Mantis Shrimp!

Mantis Shrimp Additional Info

Dialogue When Caught

"I got a mantis shrimp! Shrimply amazing!"

Dialogue When Donated to Blathers

  Think carefully before you mock the mantis shrimp for its diminutive size. I warn you, it's itching for a fight!
A pugilist through and through, this brightly hued fellow packs a punch unparalleled on land or sea.
Not only are its forelimbs shaped like clubs and scythes, its arms are naturally spring-loaded too!
Thus the mantis shrimp's high-speed blows crack open crab and oyster shells with ease.
And should you grab it with your hands, you might discover why it's called “the thumb splitter” too!

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