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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
40dps
Defense
12dps
32dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Mankey family. Mankey evolves into Primeape which costs 50 Candy, which then evolves into Annihilape costing 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Mankey, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Mankey is a Fighting Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Mankey's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | 50 | 40 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 24 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 32 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Cross Chop
40 dps
|
19.6 | 100% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Brick Break
32 dps
|
19.3 | 98% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
17.3 | 88% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Brick Break
32 dps
|
17.2 | 87% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Cross Chop
40 dps
|
17.1 | 87% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
15.9 | 81% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Mankey?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Mankey are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Enamorus (Incarnate),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Mankey is a Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
148 |
| Defense |
|
82 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 28 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |