Mankey (#0056) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk8076–145148–284

Def3536–9567–185

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe7067–134130–262

Total305Higher than 17% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Mankey outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Vital Spirit
Prevents sleep.
Anger Point
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
DefiantHidden ability
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.16% of teams · rank #92 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 36 HP / 196 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Ice Punch
Drain Punch
Bulk Up
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.59%
Rated 1500+0.49%
Rated 1630+0.16%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.16%

Moves

Ice Punch89.8%
Drain Punch86.9%
Bulk Up86.5%
Earthquake83.1%
Thief11.6%
Fire Punch7.1%
Brick Break7.1%
Encore7.1%
U-turn6.4%
Close Combat6%

Items

Eviolite93.6%
Choice Scarf6.4%
Focus Sash0%
Life Orb0%
Black Belt0%
Choice Band0%

Abilities

95.5%
4.5%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 36 HP / 196 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe62.1%
Jolly 116 HP / 116 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe19.8%
Jolly 196 HP / 36 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe11.6%
Jolly 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Spe2.9%
Adamant 36 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Spe2%

Tera types

Steel87.5%
Ground7.2%
Rock2.9%
Ghost2%

Common teammates

Poliwag85.3%
Grimer-Alola85.3%
Meowth85.3%
Sandshrew85.3%
Venonat85.3%
Aipom5.9%
Hatenna5.9%
Vullaby5.9%

Evolution

#0056MankeyFighting
1. Level 28#0057PrimeapeFighting
  1. Use Rage Fist 20 times#0979AnnihilapeFightingGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

8Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

12Seismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20

17SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

22Cross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

26AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

29ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

33Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

36ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

40Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

44OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

48Final GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggBeat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggEncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Pig Monkey Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#056Original Johto#134Updated Johto#136Original Alola#079Original Melemele#079Original Poni#030Updated Alola#093Updated Melemele#093Updated Poni#039Let’s Go Kanto#056Paldea#158Kitakami#099Hyperspace#001

If one gets angry, all the others around it will get angry, so silence is a rare visitor in a troop of Mankey.
Ultra Moon
The smallest of things could cause it to lose its temper. Because it doesn’t hold in its stress, this Pokémon can live a long time.
Ultra Sun
Its raging tires it out and causes it to fall asleep, but the anger resonating in its dreams causes it to wake up—which infuriates it all over again.
Moon
It can spontaneously become enraged. Everyone near it clears out as it rampages, and the resulting loneliness makes it angrier still.
Sun
It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
Light and agile on its feet, and ferocious in temperament. When angered, it flies into an uncontrollable frenzy.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It lives in groups in the treetops. If it loses sight of its group, it becomes infuriated by its loneliness.
Crystal
It's unsafe to approach if it gets violently enraged for no reason and can't distinguish friends from foes.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
It is extremely ill-tempered. Groups of them will attack any handy target for no reason.
Gold · HeartGold
An agile Pokémon that lives in trees. It angers easily and will not hesitate to attack anything.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen