Mankey (Pokémon)

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Mankey マンキー Mankey #056
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Pig Monkey Pokémon
Abilities Vital Spirit or Anger Point Anger Point Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #056 Johto #134 Hoenn #243 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′08″ Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1′08″/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 61.7 lbs. Imperial 28.0 kg Metric 61.7 lbs./28.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 74 Battle Exp.: 741*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Biology

Physiology

Mankey, though partly named after humans, bears almost no resemblance to them. Mankey has features similar to many primates including fur, a long flexible tail, and prehensile hands and feet ideal for gripping branches and other objects. Mankey has a nose similar to a pig.

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 too easy to do), will receive a severe thrashing.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Mankey can be found in vibrant forests, in mountains, or in valleys with rivers running through them.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

The preferred food appears to be Chestnuts, although Mankey usually lack the dexterity to peel them.

In the anime

File:Mankey.JPG

Mankey in the first episode.

In Primeape Goes Bananas, a wild Mankey steals Ash's hat and then evolves into a Primeape. Ash captures it shortly afterwards.

Mankey is 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.

In the manga

In Volume 1 of The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash chases a swarm of Mankey and manages to catch one. He later trades it in for a bogus map of Mt. Moon.

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 Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant. Blue 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. Stadium 2 It is extremely ill-tempered. Groups of them will attack any handy target for no reason.
Generation III 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. 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 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 It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason. Pearl It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

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 Common 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 None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 16 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Uproar Forest (8F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Inochi Cliff

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM16 Pay Day TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM35 Metronome TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM09 Psych Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM41 ThunderPunch TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Fire Punch HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM50 Overheat HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM50 Overheat TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Beat Up			Sneasel
Close Combat			Mankey, Primeape Zangoose Monferno, Infernape Lucario
Counter			Slakoth, Slaking
Foresight*			Farfetch'd
Meditate			Smeargle
Revenge			Weavile
Reversal			Growlithe Vigoroth Lucario**
Rock Slide			Camerupt
SmellingSalt*			Spinda
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **This move must have been learned before evolution.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mega Kick			FR	LG	E
Mega Punch			FR	LG	E
Metronome			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Rock Slide			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
DynamicPunch					E
Defense Curl					E
Endure					E
Fire Punch					E
Ice Punch					E
Mud-Slap					E
Psych Up					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E
ThunderPunch					E

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	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Mankey is the first Fighting Pokémon in National Dex order.
• Mankey has a similar color scheme to that of Meowth.

Origin

Considering its pig-like nose, its vestigial 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

• German: Menki
• French: Ferosinge - Féroce means ferocious, and singe means monkey.
• Korean: 망키 Mangki
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 猴怪 - literally monkey monster

Related articles

• Ash's Mankey

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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