#057
Primeape
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 159
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents sleep.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Generation VI
It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.
It is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far.
When Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.
Generation VII
It has been known to become so angry that it dies as a result. Its face looks peaceful in death, however.
Some researchers theorize that Primeape remains angry even when inside a Poké Ball.
It will never forgive opponents who have angered it. Even after it has beaten them down until they can’t move, it never ever forgives.
The blood vessels in its brain are sturdier than those of other Pokémon, so it can stay healthy despite its constant raging.
It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.
Generation II
If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.
It becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare.
It will beat up anyone who makes it mad, even if it has to chase them until the end of the world.
Generation III
When PRIMEAPE becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.
When it becomes furious, its blood circulation becomes more robust, and its muscles are made stronger. But it also becomes much less intelligent.
It is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far.
Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it catches up.
Generation IV
It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder.
If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.
It becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare.
Generation V
It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| 1 | Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 8 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Low KickSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 26 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 27 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 33 | U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Rage Fist | gho | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Seismic TossSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 44 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 45 | Cross ChopSTAB | fig | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 48 | Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 56 | Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 59 | Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 63 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Final GambitSTAB | fig | S | — | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
62 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick BreakSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain PunchSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus BlastSTAB | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus PunchSTAB | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Lash Out | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Low KickSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low SweepSTAB | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Overheat | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| ReversalSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Seismic TossSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Vacuum WaveSTAB | fig | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
Move Tutor
26 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus PunchSTAB | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Low KickSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Seismic TossSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Vacuum WaveSTAB | fig | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
Items that wild Primeape may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Primeape
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Primeape
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It has been known to become so angry that it dies as a result. Its face looks peaceful in death, however. Primeape stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Primeape Base Stats
Primeape has a base stat total of 455, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Primeape excels as a physical attacker. Primeape is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.
Primeape Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fighting-type, Primeape is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Bug, Rock, Dark-type attacks. This gives Primeape 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Primeape Abilities
Primeape's abilities include Vital Spirit, Anger Point, Defiant. Vital Spirit prevents sleep.. Anger Point raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit. Its Hidden Ability is Defiant, which raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Primeape Moves & Learnset
Primeape can learn 108 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 62 via TM/HM, and 26 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power), Cross Chop (Fighting, 100 power). For coverage, Primeape can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Overheat (Fire).
Training Primeape
Primeape has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Primeape yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Primeape belongs to the Ground egg group. Primeape is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Mankey → Primeape → Annihilape). Wild Primeape may be found holding Payapa Berry.
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