Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 49
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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POKÉDEX No. #056
Mankey
Pig Monkey Pokémon
Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant.
Weak to
Flying
Psychic
Fairy
Height0.5 m
Weight28.0 kg
AbilitiesVital Spirit
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack80148–284
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk3567–185
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed70130–262
Total305
/ 720
BST305
15 percentile (1025)-103 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Brown
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #56 |
| Hyperspace | #1 |
| Kanto | #56 |
| Kitakami | #99 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #56 |
| Original Alola | #79 |
| Original Johto | #134 |
| Original Melemele | #79 |
| Original Poni | #30 |
| Paldea | #158 |
| Updated Alola | #93 |
| Updated Johto | #136 |
| Updated Melemele | #93 |
| Updated Poni | #39 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
61
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Payapa Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Mankey's Fighting typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Mankey totals 305 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (80) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Defense (35).
Its Fighting typing leaves Mankey with 3 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Mankey is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
28.0 kg
TypeFighting
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Mankey?
Mankey is a Fighting type Pokémon.
What are Mankey's weaknesses?
Mankey takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Mankey evolve?
Mankey evolves into Primeape at level 28. Full evolution line: Mankey → Primeape → Annihilape.
What are Mankey's base stats?
Mankey has a base stat total of 305: HP 40, Attack 80, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 45, Speed 70. Its highest stat is Attack (80).
