Mankey
#56 in the Black and White Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason.
Pokémon White
It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason.
Pokédexes
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Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
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Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Mankey #56 | Level 28 | ![]() Primeape #57 |
![]() Primeape #57 | Other | ![]() Annihilape #979 |

Normal

Shiny
Mankey
Pig Monkey Pokémon

HP
40
Attack
80
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
45
Speed
70
Total
305
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from


Resistances
Takes 0.5× from



| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets. |
| Start | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| Start | Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 40 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| 9 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 13 | Karate Chop | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 17 | Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 21 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| 25 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| 33 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| 37 | Cross Chop | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 41 | Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| 45 | Punishment | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes. |
| 49 | Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. |
| 53 | Final Gambit | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit. |
| Meditate | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat. |
| Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
| Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Smelling Salts | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. It also cures the target’s paralysis, however. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM47 | Low Sweep | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM67 | Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM83 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Vital Spirit
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
Prevents sleep.
Anger Point
Ability Slot 2
Maxes Attack after taking a critical hit.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Defiant
Hidden Ability
When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.























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