Stats & Training
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 Weakness
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 Psychic | A | |
Psychic is super effective against MankeyView Espeon → | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Flying is super effective against MankeyView Talonflame → | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against MankeyView Mimikyu → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Espeon can KO Mankey with Psyshock (214-252%). Mimikyu's Play Rough also KOs at 245-288%.
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 →
| ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mankey View Mimikyu builds →Shadow Sneak54-64% Play Rough 2x245-288%KO | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Mankey kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Primeape all the way to Annihilape. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 230 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Mankey Best Moveset
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
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Earthquake
- Assurance
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mankey in Legends: Z-A
Mankey Guide
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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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 is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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