Pokemon Guide
Mankey is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for its quick temper, strong physical attacks, fast early-game pressure and evolution into Primeape. This guide covers Mankey’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Mankey guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Mankey is a Fighting-type Pokemon that is quick to anger and attacks aggressively. It evolves into Primeape at Level 28, and the line can later continue into Annihilape in modern games.
Competitive Overview
Mankey is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can be useful in early-game teams and limited formats thanks to its Speed, Attack and Fighting-type coverage.
Mankey’s biggest strengths are physical Fighting moves, Defiant pressure and coverage options like Rock Slide and U-turn. Its biggest issue is low bulk, which makes it vulnerable if it cannot attack first.
Here are the key facts to know about Mankey, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Mankey
National Dex
#0056
Type
Fighting
Species
Pig Monkey Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
61.7 lbs / 28.0 kg
28.0 kg
Abilities
Vital Spirit, Anger Point, Defiant
Mankey has solid Attack and Speed for an early Pokemon, but low defenses. It usually works best as a fast physical attacker before evolving into Primeape.
Mankey uses Fighting, Rock, Dark, Ground and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Mankey’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A classic Fighting-type attack associated with Mankey in older Pokemon games.
A Fighting-type move that can hit heavier opponents for strong damage.
Reliable Fighting-type coverage that can also break screen effects.
A powerful Fighting-type attack with strong damage potential.
A high-critical-hit Fighting-type move tied closely to the Mankey line.
Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
A pivoting move that lets Mankey deal damage and switch out.
A modern Ghost-type move important for the Primeape to Annihilape evolution path when available.
Mankey can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Mankey’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Mankey is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Rock, Bug and Dark-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug, Dark
Immunity
None
None
Its abilities help it avoid sleep, punish critical hits or benefit from stat drops.
Prevents this Pokemon from falling asleep.
Maxes this Pokemon’s Attack after it is hit by a critical hit.
Raises this Pokemon’s Attack when one of its stats is lowered by an opponent.
Mankey evolves into Primeape at Level 28. In modern games, Primeape can evolve into Annihilape after using Rage Fist 20 times.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Mankey at Level 28
Stage 3
Evolves from Primeape after using Rage Fist 20 times in supported games
Mankey’s availability changes by game. It is often found on early routes, mountain areas or caves depending on the generation.
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 3, 4, 22 and 23. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 9 and 42. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Routes 3, 4, 22 and 23, and Rock Tunnel. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 3, 4, 22 and 23, and Rock Tunnel. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 225 and 226. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 225 and 226. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 225 and 226. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 9 and 42. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 15. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 15. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Jagged Pass. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Jagged Pass. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Route 3. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Route 3. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Route 3. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Route 3. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 3 and 4. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 225 and 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 225 and 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
South Province Area Five and West Province Area One. |
 Pokemon Violet |
South Province Area Five and West Province Area One. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Appears in 1-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC. |
| Game | Where to Find Mankey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Mankey. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Mankey is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Mankey is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Mankey evolves into Primeape at Level 28.
Mankey’s abilities are Vital Spirit, Anger Point and Defiant.
Mankey’s best moves often include Karate Chop, Low Kick, Brick Break, Close Combat, Cross Chop, Rock Slide, U-turn and Rage Fist.
Mankey is useful as a fast early Fighting-type Pokemon, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Primeape.
Mankey is commonly found on routes, mountain areas or caves in games where it appears.
Yes, Mankey appears in 1-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC.
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