Mankey

🎯 Best Counters Against Mankey

Top Pokémon to use when battling Mankey in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
7	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
8	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
9	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338
10	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626

📖 Complete Mankey Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Mankey (#056) is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,332 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Mankey has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Mankey in 2026.

📊 Mankey Stats Analysis

Mankey's Attack stat is 148 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Mankey may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 82 Defense (Below Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 350. Trainers should be mindful of Mankey's limited bulk. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Mankey's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Mankey Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Mankey depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Karate Chop (Fast) with Cross Chop (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Mankey has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Mankey PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Mankey can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Dark-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.

Master League

In Master League, Mankey faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Mankey Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Mankey's effectiveness depends on its typing and 148 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Mankey use Flying, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Mankey in Pokémon GO

Mankey can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Mankey Evolution Guide

Mankey is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Mankey (#056) ← current
• Primeape (#057) — 50 Candy
• Annihilape (#979) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Mankey in Pokémon GO

Shiny Mankey is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Mankey gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (770 - 832 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Mankey

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.