#0056 · Gen 1 · 305 BST
Mankey
An early-evolution Fighting-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base Attack. Common ability: Vital Spirit.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/90/49/49/58/81
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/145/95/95/106/134
Abilities
The Pokémon is full of vitality, and that prevents it from falling asleep.
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Mankey
Mankey is a Fighting/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 305. An early-evolution Fighting-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base Attack. Common ability: Vital Spirit.
Best stat: Attack (80 base)
Mankey's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 70 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Vital Spirit
- Anger Point
- Defiant
How to use Mankey competitively
Open the damage calculator with Mankey selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Mankey appears in the species dropdown. Drop Mankey into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0056 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Fighting / None |
| Abilities | Vital Spirit, Anger Point, Defiant |
| Base Stat Total | 305 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 80 / 35 / 35 / 45 / 70 |