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Mankey

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Mankey

#56 in the National Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Mankey sprite

Normal

Shiny Mankey sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ruby

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.

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.

Details

Type

Fighting

Category

Pig Monkey Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

28 kg (61.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0056

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

80

148

284

Defense

35

67

185

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

70

130

262

Total

305

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Mankey, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
74

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Mankey

Mankey

#56

Level 28

Primeape

Primeape

#57

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Scratches the foe with sharp claws.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.

9Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.

15Karate ChopFightingPhysical5010025

A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio.

21Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.

27Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.

33Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.

39Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.

45ScreechNormalStatus-8540

Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.

51ThrashNormalPhysical9010020

A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies by IVs

Varies By Type30–7010015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkSpecial4010010

While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Beat UpDarkSpecial1010010

Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

ForesightNormalStatus-10040

Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.

MeditatePsychicStatus--40

Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise ATTACK.

RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.

ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.

Smelling SaltsNormalPhysical6010010

Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Vital Spirit

Prevents sleep.

Prevents sleep.

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