Nothing fancy in Mankey's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It lives in groups in the treetops. If it loses sight of its group, it becomes infuriated by its loneliness.
It is extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment, then thrashing away the next instant.
Mankey is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Espeon can KO Mankey with Psyshock (214-252%). Whimsicott's Moonblast also KOs at 135-159%.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mankey View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x214-252%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mankey View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mankey View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle10-12% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mankey View Mimikyu builds →Shadow Sneak54-64% Play Rough 2x245-288%KO | ||
Mankey kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Primeape all the way to Annihilape. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 230 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mankey easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
You commit to a move every time Mankey comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Defiant adds to that. Spread EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Ground coverage covers the rest.
Best Build
Mankey best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Earthquake
- Assurance
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Earthquake
- Assurance
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Mankey cleanly, with Focus Punch and Close Combat anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Mankey cleanly, with Close Combat and Focus Blast anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Mankey cleanly, with Focus Punch and Close Combat anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mankey learns Thrash and Outrage naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 10 types extends the reach beyond that.
Mankey is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Mankey in Scarlet & Violet
Mankey's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 8 walking spots at Lv. 15-19 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Mankey doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
10 encounter spots for Mankey at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Mankey in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
10 spots to find Mankey at Lv. 22-63 via walking and special. Not all of them exist in both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl versions, so filter by your copy below.
decent spawn rates for Mankey across 2 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Mankey in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Mankey becomes Primeape at level 28, then Annihilape using a Rage Fist 20 Times. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Mankey evolves into Primeape at level 28. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Mankey works as a placeholder. Fighting coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Primeape. That's where the stats start mattering.
Mankey shows up in 20 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Present since Red & Blue, Mankey appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Mankey have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves