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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Shiny release
Shiny Mankey first appeared on March 5, 2019, during Battle Showdown 2019.
- Mankey
- Annihilape
- Primeape by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 4 to May 9, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 to May 9, 2024 | 1-star | Rivals Week |
| Aug 23 to Sep 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 1 to Dec 8, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 9 to Nov 18, 2022 | 1-star | Greedy Gluttons |
| Jun 20 to Jun 25, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Dec 17, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Mankey in competitive play.
Mankey is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #797 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Mankey.
Every main-series game Mankey is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Five
- WildWest Province: Area One
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 3★ Fighting-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 225 and 226 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 3
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 3 and 4
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildJagged Pass (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 15 (Swarm)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (female player character only)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 225 and 226 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 9 and 42
- SoulSilverTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 3, 4, 22, 23, Rock Tunnel
Generation IIObtainableTrade
- GoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 9 and 42
- SilverTrade
- CrystalTrade
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8
- BlueTrade
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 3, 4, 22, 23
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Mankey appears in 33 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through HZ146 (2026-08-21).
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
Mankey in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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