There are a ton of amazing mantids and this poll could include so very many species but I think the three I chose would be up on the list for everyone. For me it will always be the famous Orchid Mantis and its specific name coronatus for crown is further proof. The Ghost is probably rightful king of pets because it is easy and spectacular. The Devil's Flower is one of the most massive and were it to have personality or mental abilities exceeding a doorknob it might blot out the previous two. Of course the mantis that started most people here into the hobby is the Chinese and maybe it should have been an option. Each and every species is amazing in its own right but everybody cant' be king.