Mankey, Known as the Pig Monkey Pokémon, is a monkey-like Pokémon of the fighting type that has a round pig-like snout that can be found in the grassy areas of Kanto and Johto. It resembles a large hairball with eyes, a snout, arms and legs. It is usually calm and somewhat mischievous, but if it gets angry, it can be very dangerous. Mankey will battle amongst each other if they get even remotely angry at the smallest of things, and are very quick. Mankey enjoy various fruit, such as honeydew melons.
In the anime, a Mankey stole Ash's trademark cap. After James kicked it, the Mankey soon evolved into a Primeape which Ash then caught after subduing its rampage with Charmander. IGN editor "Pokémon of the Day Chick" praised Mankey's design, saying "he actually looks like a Pokémon as opposed to some freakish mini human". GamesRadar editor Carolyn Gudmundson listed "Pig noses" as one of the most overused Pokémon designs , citing Mankey as an example. They further stated that "there's something really creepy about a" Pig Monkey "Pokémon."