Mankey (#056)
Mankey (#056) is a Fighting-type Pig monkey Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Mankey in Route 5, Route 6, Route 7, and Route 8; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 7 (30.5%, Lv 17–20). It evolves into Primeape at level 28. Its best stat is Attack (80), and its base stat total of 260 ranks #122 of 151.

- National No.
- #056
- Type
- Fighting
- Category
- Pig monkey Pokémon
- Height
- 1′08″ (0.5 m)
- Weight
- 62.0 lb (28.1 kg)
- Catch rate
- 190 of 255
- Base EXP
- 74
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
MANKEY's temper is a hair-trigger. It can seem perfectly calm one second and be thrashing wildly the next.
Where to find Mankey in Pokémon Red
- Route 7: tall grass, Lv 17–20, 30.5% of encounters.
- Route 8: tall grass, Lv 18–20, 29.7% of encounters.
- Route 5: tall grass, Lv 10–16, 25% of encounters.
- Route 6: tall grass, Lv 10–16, 25% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 80 | #56 of 151 | |
| Defense | 35 | #135 of 151 | |
| Special | 35 | #133 of 151 | |
| Speed | 70 | #66 of 151 | |
| Total | 260 | #122 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Mankey
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Flying Psychic |
| ½× (resists) | Bug Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | Karate Chop | Normal | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 27 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 33 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Mankey in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Mankey in Route 5, Route 6, Route 7, and Route 8; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 7 (30.5%, Lv 17–20).
What type is Mankey?
Mankey is Fighting type. It takes double damage from Flying and Psychic.
What level does Mankey evolve?
Mankey evolves into Primeape at level 28.
What moves does Mankey learn?
Mankey starts with Scratch and Leer and learns Karate Chop (Lv 15), Fury Swipes (Lv 21), Focus Energy (Lv 27), Seismic Toss (Lv 33), and Thrash (Lv 39) by leveling up. It can learn 24 TMs and HMs.
What are Mankey's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 80, Defense 35, Special 35, Speed 70, for a total of 260.
What's the catch rate of Mankey?
Mankey's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.