Mankey
TL;DR. Mankey is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 305. Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant.
Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Mankey in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mankey reaches 1,164 CP at level 40 and 1,332 CP as a best buddy.
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Mankey in competitive play.
Mankey is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #732 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Mankey.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mankey, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mankey?
Mankey is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mankey weak to?
Mankey takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mankey resistant to?
Mankey resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Mankey evolve?
Mankey evolves into Primeape (Level 28).
What generation is Mankey from?
Mankey was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0056.
What are Mankey's base stats?
Mankey has HP 40, Attack 80, Defense 35, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 45, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Mankey's abilities?
Mankey can have the abilities Vital Spirit, Anger Point, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.
Is Mankey legendary or mythical?
No. Mankey is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mankey's best stat?
Mankey's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 58th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Mankey good?
Mankey has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Mankey as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mankey is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mankey vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mankey | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 78 | -38 |
| Attack | 80 | 104 | -24 |
| Defense | 35 | 76 | -41 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 64 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Speed | 70 | 75 | -5 |
| Total | 305 | 467 | -162 |
Mankey appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Mankey is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Mankey in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.
Mankey appears in 32 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through JN015 (2020-03-01).
- EP001 Pokémon, I Choose You! Original 1998-09-08
- EP025 Primeape Goes Bananas Original 1998-10-09
- EP034 The Kangaskhan Kid Original 1998-10-22
- HZ036 Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner! Horizons 2024-07-22
- EP042 Showdown at Dark City Original 1998-10-29
- HZ048 Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art! Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ053 Hatenna and the Otherworldly Horizons 2025-01-13
- EP055 Pokémon Paparazzi Original 1999-04-17
- HZ059 Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step! Horizons 2025-02-17
- HZ062 A New Song for Fuecoco Horizons 2025-02-17
- EP086 The Lost Lapras Original 2000-01-22
- EP092 Stage Fight! Original 2000-02-12
+ 20 more episodes
- HZ103 Nidothing Love! Horizons 2026-02-27
- EP122 Roll On, Pokémon! Original 2000-11-04
- EP166 Carrying On Original 2001-09-22
- EP175 Wobbu-Palooza Original 2001-10-27
- EP209 Got Miltank? Original 2002-08-31
- EP223 A Parent Trapped! Original 2002-11-30
- EP233 Dues and Don'ts Original 2003-01-25
- EP248 Wish Upon a Star Shape Original 2003-05-03
- EP250 One Trick Phony! Original 2003-05-17
- EP253 Beauty Is Skin Deep Original 2003-05-31
- AG144 A Hurdle for Squirtle Advanced Generation 2006-06-24
- AG179 Slaking Kong! Advanced Generation 2006-12-07
- DP005 Gettin' Twiggy with It! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-11
- DP145 A Rivalry to Gible On! Diamond & Pearl 2010-02-20
- DP160 A Marathon Rivalry! Diamond & Pearl 2010-06-19
- SM001 Alola to New Adventure! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM015 Rocking Clawmark Hill! Sun & Moon 2017-06-24
- SM066 Smashing with Sketch! Sun & Moon 2018-08-13
- JN002 Legend? Go! Friends? Go! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN015 A Snow Day for Searching! Journeys 2020-09-11
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Mankey has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Mankey sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Mankey cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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