Mankey Pokémon GO is a Fighting-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Mankey can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Mankey Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Mankey Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Mankey is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Mankey Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Mankey has been obtainable through wild encounters, Raid Battles, research encounters and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Mankey Pokémon GO
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PrimeapeMankey evolves into Primeape with 50 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Mankey Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Mankey is weak against Fairy, Flying and Psychic attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Mankey.
Mankey resists Bug, Dark and Rock attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Mankey Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Mankey.
Mankey Pokémon GO Moves
Mankey can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Karate Chop, Scratch |
| Charged Moves | Cross Chop, Low Sweep, Brick Break |
How to Get Mankey in Pokémon GO
Mankey is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Mankey Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Mankey is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Mankey is not appearing frequently.
Is Mankey Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Mankey Pokémon GO when it is available. Candy can be used toward its evolution line and its Shiny form gives collectors another target. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Mankey depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Mankey
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Mankey Pokédex. The Mankey Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
