#0056 Fighting

Mankey

Fighting-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Primeape for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Cloudy
Check IVs
Max CP
1,317
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,164
Attack
148
Defense
82
Stamina
120
Mankey Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Scratch Cross Chop

Same-type attack bonus on Cross Chop. Cross Chop costs 50 energy for 50 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mankey takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 148
Defense 82
Stamina 120
Stat total
350
Buddy distance
3.0 km per candy
Second charged move
50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
665 CP

Mankey moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Karate Chop STAB Fighting 10 13 1.0s 10 13
Scratch Best Normal 6 4 0.5s 12 8

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Brick Break STAB Fighting 40 33 1.5s 26.7 1.21
Cross Chop Best STAB Fighting 50 50 1.5s 33.3 1.00
Low Sweep STAB Fighting 40 33 2.0s 20 1.21
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Mankey
Mankey 50 Candy
Primeape
Primeape 100 Candy
Annihilape
Annihilape

Family

Mankey
Mankey This page
Primeape
Primeape
Annihilape
Annihilape
Shadow forms Shadow Mankey Shadow Primeape Shadow Annihilape

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Mankey is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Mankey

1
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 85.3DPS 1,970TDO 2
Mega Alakazam
Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 81.9DPS 1,757TDO 3
Mega Rayquaza
Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 74.4DPS 2,520TDO 4
Shadow Tornadus (Therian)
Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 73.8DPS 1,549TDO 5
Shadow Toucannon
Shadow ToucannonShadow Peck490 73.5DPS 1,208TDO 6
Shadow Articuno (Galarian)
Shadow Articuno (Galarian)Shadow ConfusionFly 73.1DPS 1,763TDO
Counters carrying Fairy, Flying, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

How to get Mankey

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Mankey arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 26 1,006
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 26 1,090
Raid Catch Lv 20 632 682
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 786 848
Egg Hatch Lv 20 632 682
Research Encounter Lv 15 477 515
GO Battle League Lv 20 632 682

Mankey in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Mankey Spotlight Hour 27 Aug 2026 Wild spawn Yes
Candela's Quest for Victory 9 Jun 2026 Wild spawn Yes

Is Mankey good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Mankey has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 16
Lv 2 51
Lv 3 86
Lv 4 121
Lv 5 157
Lv 6 192
Lv 7 227
Lv 8 262
Lv 9 297
Lv 10 332
Lv 11 366
Lv 12 399
Lv 13 432
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 466
Lv 15 499
Lv 16 532
Lv 17 565
Lv 18 599
Lv 19 632
Lv 20 665
Lv 21 698
Lv 22 732
Lv 23 765
Lv 24 798
Lv 25 832
Lv 26 865
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 898
Lv 28 932
Lv 29 965
Lv 30 998
Lv 31 1,015
Lv 32 1,031
Lv 33 1,048
Lv 34 1,065
Lv 35 1,081
Lv 36 1,098
Lv 37 1,115
Lv 38 1,131
Lv 39 1,148
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 1,164
Lv 41 1,179
Lv 42 1,194
Lv 43 1,209
Lv 44 1,224
Lv 45 1,239
Lv 46 1,255
Lv 47 1,270
Lv 48 1,285
Lv 49 1,301
Lv 50 1,317

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0056
Height
0.50 m
Weight
28.00 kg
Candy to evolve
50
Family forms
6 released forms
Game ID
V0056_POKEMON_MANKEY

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mankey in Pokemon GO?

Mankey's best moveset is Scratch with Cross Chop. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Mankey's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mankey takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.

What is Mankey's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mankey reaches 1,317 CP at level 50 and 1,164 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Mankey?

A 15/15/15 Mankey shows 665 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 832 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 499 CP.

How do you get Mankey in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Mankey Spotlight Hour (August 2026).

Can Mankey be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Mankey is in the game. It could be shiny in Mankey Spotlight Hour (August 2026).

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