Mankey (Pokémon)

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Mankey マンキー Mankey #056
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type  Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting	Species Pig Monkey Pokémon
Abilities Vital Spirit or Anger Point Anger Point Defiant Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #056 Johto #136* Hoenn #243* Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-149 Almia R-126 Oblivia R-182 Oblivia (past) N-110 Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5m Metric 1'08"/0.5m 0.0m	Weight 61.7lbs Imperial 28.0kg Metric 61.7lbs/28.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Brown	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 190 24.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 74 Battle Exp.: 741*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mankey (Japanese: マンキー Mankey) is a Fighting-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Primeape starting at level 28.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Ash's Primeape 2.1.2 Other 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Held items 5.5 Stats 5.5.1 Base stats 5.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.6 Type effectiveness 5.7 Learnset 5.7.1 By leveling up 5.7.2 By TM/HM 5.7.3 By breeding 5.7.4 By tutoring 5.7.5 Dream World-only moves 5.8 Side game data 5.9 Evolution 5.10 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Related articles 9 External links 10 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Mankey, though presumed to be partly named after humans, bears almost no resemblance to them. Mankey more resembles other various primates. It is a tailed, bipedal Pokémon with a round body covered in whitish, messy fur. Mankey's ears are triangular with brown insides, and its arms, two-toed feet, and its curved tail is tipped with brown coloration. Mankey has a nose similar to a pig’s snout.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Mankey specialize in physical fighting, but they can sometimes know elemental attacks (though they don't usually excel at them).

Behavior

Mankey are very aggressive and short-tempered. Anyone that gets on its bad side (which is easily done), will receive a severe thrashing. When Mankey starts shaking and its nasal breathing turns rough, it is a sure sign that it is becoming angry. However, because it goes into a towering rage almost instantly, it is impossible for anyone to flee its wrath. Mankey lives in treetop colonies, and if one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason. If Mankey loses sight of its colony, it becomes infuriated by its loneliness.

Habitat

Mankey can be found in vibrant forests, in mountains, or in valleys with rivers running through them. They are most common in Kanto, but can also be found in Johto and Guyana. Although they are rarer there, they also inhabit Sinnoh and Unova.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

The preferred food appears to be chestnuts, although Mankey usually lack the dexterity to peel them. They are also occasionally found with the Payapa Berry.

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Primeape

In Primeape Goes Bananas, a wild Mankey stole Ash's hat and then evolved into a Primeape. Ash captured it shortly afterward.

Other

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, a Primeape was causing problems for a small town along with a Mankey and a Tyrogue. A Trainer named Kiyo was able to capture the Tyrogue, and the Mankey and Primeape joined up with him.

Minor appearances

Mankey's debut appearance was in Pokémon - I Choose You!, as a group of Mankey were passing by and witnessed a flock of Spearow chasing after Ash and Pikachu.

Mankey was one of the Yas Gym's Pokémon in Showdown at Dark City.

In the third Pokémon Movie, Spell of the Unown, a Trainer named Lisa used a Mankey to battle Ash.

A Mankey appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.

It also had a minor appearance Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part One).

A Mankey appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP025 Mankey Ash's Pokédex Mankey, a Pig Monkey Pokémon of the Fighting-type. Known for its superior footwork, it packs a powerful punch. EP025 Mankey's temper Ash's Pokédex Although Mankey is usually calm, it does have a bad temper. Once Mankey begins to Thrash, stopping it is impossible. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash captures a Mankey in the third chapter of the manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Clefairy Tale. He trades it shortly afterwards for a map of Mt. Moon, which supposedly has directions on how to find a Clefairy.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A pack of Mankey, led by an enraged Primeape, attacked Blue and Yellow in Volume 5, but his Porygon managed to defeat it. Yellow was the one to quell the leader and have them leave peacefully, however.

In the TCG

Main article: Mankey (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Three Mankey are the boss of Uproar Forest. After being defeated, they follow the player back to the rescue base. The Mankey help with the remodeling of the base but go on strike half-way through until they receive two peeled chestnuts.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant. Yellow An agile Pokémon that lives in trees. It angers easily and will not hesitate to attack anything. Stadium Quick to anger, it will begin brawling on the slightest provocation. It is unsafe to approach as it is very nimble. Generation II Gold It is extremely ill-tempered. Groups of them will attack any handy target for no reason. Silver It's unsafe to approach if it gets violently enraged for no reason and can't distinguish friends from foes. Crystal It lives in groups in the treetops. If it loses sight of its group, it becomes infuriated by its loneliness. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire When Mankey starts shaking and its nasal breathing turns rough, it's a sure sign that it is becoming angry. However, because it goes into a towering rage almost instantly, it is impossible for anyone to flee its wrath. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald When it starts shaking and its nasal breathing turns rough, it's a sure sign of anger. However, since this happens instantly, there is no time to flee. FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed Light and agile on its feet, and ferocious in temperament. When angered, it flies into an uncontrollable frenzy. LeafGreen Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant. Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold It is extremely ill-tempered. Groups of them will attack any handy target for no reason. SoulSilver It's unsafe to approach if it gets violently enraged for no reason and can't distinguish friends from foes. Generation V Black White It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8 (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Routes 3, 4, 22, and 23 Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 9, 42 (Gold only) Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Routes 3, 4, 22, 23, Rock Tunnel Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Routes 225 and 226 (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Routes 225 and 226 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Route 9, 42  (HeartGold only) Pal Park Mountain Generation V Black White Swarm Route 15 Dream World Rugged Mountain

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Pinball	Cerulean City Vermilion City Seaside Lavender Town Celadon City Saffron City
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 16 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Uproar Forest (8F-9F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Dangerous Cliff Ice Temple Odd Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Diamond	Pearl	Payapa Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Payapa Berry (5%)
Black	White	Payapa Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40	100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp.Atk: 35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp.Def: 45	45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 305   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 35.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
Start	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Start	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
9	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
13	Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	50	100%	25
17	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
21	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
25	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
33	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
37	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
41	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
45	Punishment	Dark	Physical	—	100%	5
49	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
53	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	—	100%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Mankey obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mankey Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mankey Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	—	—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90%	5
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mankey Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mankey Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Meditate	Psychic	Status	—	—%	40
	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	SmellingSalt*	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mankey in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mankey in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mankey Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mankey Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mankey can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mankey cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mankey Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mankey Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
Dream World	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Mankey can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mankey Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mankey Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10.9% Friend Area: Energetic Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP They call me the offspring of a fighting spirit! 26%-50% HP Darn it! I only have half my HP left. 1%-25% HP This is it... I can't muster any power... Level up Yes! My level's gone up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! My level's gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 20 Max. exp.: 30 Browser entry   Mankey can crush small Rocks. It will give chase if it spots you!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It angers easily and thrashes about. It is easier to capture after it thrashes.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks with punches.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Mankey, working for Venusaur, removed Chikorita from the Meadow Zone. He likes to jump around, so his favorite Attraction is Venusaur's Vine Swing!

Evolution

Unevolved Mankey  Fighting

Level 28 →

First evolution Primeape  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Mankey images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mankey is the first Fighting-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
• Mankey can be seen as a parallel to Meowth. Both of them are Generation I Pokémon who evolve into their evolved forms at or above level 28. Mankey is exclusive to Pokémon Red, Gold, and HeartGold, while Meowth is exclusive to Pokémon Blue, Silver, and SoulSilver. Additionally, both seem to have a similar color scheme.

Origin

Considering its pig-like nose, long tail, and overall personality, Mankey have much in common with baboons.

Name origin

Mankey's name may be a hybrid of the words man and monkey. It also comes from the word manky, which means inferior, dirty or worthless, which could be derogatory terms. Another theory is that Mankey's name is a combination of the words mad and monkey, due to this Pokémon's contrary and aggressive personality.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Menki French Ferosinge From Féroce and singe. Korean 망키 Mangki Chinese (Mandarin) 猴怪 Hóuguài Literally "Monkey monster". Chinese (Cantonese) 猴怪 Hàuhgwaai Literally "Monkey monster".

Related articles

• Ash's Mankey

External links

Notes

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Pokémon

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