Where can I find Mankey in SoulGold?

Mankey can be found in 8 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Mankey is a fighting-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Mankey learn in SoulGold?

Mankey can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Mankeyin Pokémon SoulGold

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Pig Monkey Pokémon

When it starts shaking and its nasal breathing turns rough, it's a sure sign of anger. However, since this happens instantly, there is no time to flee.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#056

Abilities

Vital Spirit(Primary)

Prevents sleep.

Anger Point(Secondary)

Critical hits raise Attack.

Defiant(Hidden)

Lowered stats up Attack.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Mankey

Base form

→

Primeape

Level up Mankey to Lv. 28

→

Annihilape

Level up Primeape to Lv. 0

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How to Obtain

Look for Mankey in Route 36 (uncommon), and in Ruins Of Alph Outside (very rare). Wild ones range from level six to eight.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
1	CovetLevel: 1Covet	fairy	40	100	0
1	CovetLevel: 1Covet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
5	Fury SwipesLevel: 5Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
5	Fury SwipesLevel: 5Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
8	Low KickLevel: 8Low Kick	fighting	0	0	20
8	Low KickLevel: 8Low Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
12	Seismic TossLevel: 12Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
12	Seismic TossLevel: 12Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
17	SwaggerLevel: 17Swagger	normal	0	0	15
17	SwaggerLevel: 17Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
22	Cross ChopLevel: 22Cross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
22	Cross ChopLevel: 22Cross Chop	A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
26	AssuranceLevel: 26Assurance	dark	0	100	10
26	AssuranceLevel: 26Assurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
29	ThrashLevel: 29Thrash	normal	0	100	0
29	ThrashLevel: 29Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
33	Close CombatLevel: 33Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
33	Close CombatLevel: 33Close Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
36	ScreechLevel: 36Screech	normal	0	85	40
36	ScreechLevel: 36Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
40	Stomping TantrumLevel: 40Stomping Tantrum	ground	75	100	10
40	Stomping TantrumLevel: 40Stomping Tantrum	Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure.
44	OutrageLevel: 44Outrage	dragon	0	100	0
44	OutrageLevel: 44Outrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
48	Final GambitLevel: 48Final Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
48	Final GambitLevel: 48Final Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ForesightForesight	normal	0	0	40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
MeditateMeditate	psychic	0	0	40
MeditateMeditate	Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	0	100	10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	60	100	10
RevengeRevenge	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	normal	0	100	10
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Power TripPower Trip	dark	20	100	10
Power TripPower Trip	It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has.

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TM/HM Moves (45)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.