Mankey (Pokémon)

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Mankey マンキー Mankey #056
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
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 ----- Competitiveness 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 N-110
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 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground 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 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Primeape starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Mankey, though presumed to be partly named after humans, bears almost no resemblance to them. Mankey more resembles various primates. Mankey has a round body covered in whitish, messy fur. Mankey's ears are triangular with brown insides, and its arms, two-toed feet, and tail are tipped with brown coloration. 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. 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. 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

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

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 be found in Johto and rarely in Sinnoh.

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

Mankey in the anime

Major Appearances

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

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 first appearance was a cameo in Pokémon - I Choose You!.

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 Template:Type2. 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.

In the manga

File:Mankey EToP.jpg

Mankey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

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 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 {{{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 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 きのうえで　せいかつしている。むれの　１ぴきが　おこりはじめると　ぜんいんが　いみもなく　あばれだす。 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 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 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 Pinball	Cerulean City Lavender Town Celadon 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

Held items

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

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 (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.

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:

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

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

Immune 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 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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 40 00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 099 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1313 Karate Chop Fighting Physical 05050 100100% 25 1717 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 2121 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2525 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3333 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 3737 Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100100 08080% 5 4141 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 4545 Punishment Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 5 4949 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 5353 Extreme Risk Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5

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 - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Claw Sharpen	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Knock Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Ankle Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM62	Acrobat	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliation	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Cheer Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}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 - VI - VII - VIII - IX
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%	20
	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 - VI - VII - VIII - IX
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

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   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

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	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Mankey is the first Template:Type2 Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
• Mankey has a similar color scheme to that of Meowth. Coincidentally, Mankey and Meowth are version exclusives in Red and Blue (Mankey being in Red, Meowth in Blue), along with Gold and Silver and their remakes (Mankey in Gold/HeartGold, Meowth in Silver/SoulSilver).

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

• German: Menki
• French: Ferosinge - From Féroce (ferocious) and singe (monkey).
• Korean: 망키 Mangki
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 猴怪 Hóu Guài - Literally "monkey monster".

Related articles

• Ash's Mankey

Notes

← #055: Golduck

Pokémon

#057: Primeape →

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