Mankey
#56 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Mankey
The best moves for Mankey are Karate Chop and Cross Chop when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
12DPS
40DPS
Defending
12DPS
40DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.89DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Mankey family. Mankey evolves into Primeape for 50 Candy, then into Annihilape for 100 Candy.
- To evolve Primeape into Annihilape, make it your buddy and complete this task: Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Mankey for 45 Candy, Primeape for 90 Candy.
Game images
Mankey, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Mankey is a Fighting Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Mankey's best moveset is Karate Chop & Cross Chop and it has a Max CP of 1,317. Mankey evolves into Primeape.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
7.6 | 100% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
7.4 | 98% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.1 | 94% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
7.1 | 94% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
7 | 93% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.8 | 89% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
6.6 | 87% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
6.5 | 85% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.3 | 70% |
|
Karate Chop
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.8 | 63% |
Counters & Raids
Top Mankey counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mankey Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
148 |
| Defense |
|
82 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 28 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
499 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
665 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
998 |
|
Level 40 |
1,164 |
|
Level 50 |
1,317 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 832 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,081 |