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Mankey in Pokémon X & Y

#56 in the X and Y Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon

Mankey in the National Pokédex
Mankey sprite

Normal

Shiny Mankey sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It’s unsafe to approach if it gets violently enraged for no reason and can’t distinguish friends from foes.

Pokémon Y

It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason.

Pokémon details

Type

Fighting

Category

Pig Monkey Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

28 kg (61.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0056

Mankey in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

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

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
61

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Mankey

#56

Level 28

Primeape

Primeape

#57

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fighting)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fighting)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartLow Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020
StartFocus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
StartCovet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025
9Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
13Karate Chop

The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.

Fighting5010025
17Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020
21Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
25Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
33Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
37Cross Chop

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

Fighting100805
41Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010
45Punishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
49Close Combat

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Fighting1201005
53Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Fighting-1005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM47Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire130905
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

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

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010
Close Combat

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Fighting1201005
Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Normal-1005
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
Foresight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
Meditate

The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.

Psychic--40
Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
Revenge

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Fighting6010010
Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015
Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
Smelling Salts

This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. This also cures the target’s paralysis, however.

Normal7010010

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon409015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon409015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Vacuum Wave

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

Fighting4010030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Vital Spirit

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Anger Point

Ability Slot 2

Maxes the Attack stat after the Pokémon takes a critical hit.

Raises Attack to +6 stages when directly struck by a critical hit.

Defiant(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat when its stats are lowered.

Raises Attack by two stages when an opponent lowers a stat.

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