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Primeape

Pig Monkey Pokémon

Game version
AppearanceStandard
PrimeapePrimeape (shiny)
Height
1.0 m
Weight
32.0 kg
Training & breeding details
Gender50.0% ♂ · 50.0% ♀
Catch rate75(17.5%)Tricky
Base friendship70Standard
Hatch time20 cycles · ~5,355 steps
Growth ratemedium
Base EXP159

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Type defenses

Damage taken from each attacking type.

Weak to

Resistant to

Rock½×
Bug½×
Dark½×

Competitive movesets

Smogon University

Battle-ready sets by tier, straight from Smogon. Pick a generation and format — a “/” means either option works in that slot.

Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Updated: Oct 6, 2026

Where to find Primeape

Recorded encounter locations across the games. Orre includes Snags, gifts and trades; evolution and other acquisition methods may not appear here.

Evolution

Notable moves

The strongest damaging moves Primeape can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.

Moves

Scroll across the table for type, power, accuracy and PP →

Lv.Move & effectTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
0Rage

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

NormalPhysical2010020
1Counter

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.

FightingPhysical—10020
1Covet

Takes the target’s item.

NormalPhysical6010025
1Encore

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

NormalStatus—1005
1Fling

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

DarkPhysical—10010
1Fury Swipes

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

NormalPhysical188015
1Karate Chop

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

FightingPhysical5010025
1Leer

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

NormalStatus—10030
1Scratch

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
1Taunt

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

DarkStatus—10020
8Low Kick

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

FightingPhysical—10020
8Mud-Slap

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

GroundSpecial2010010
12Pursuit

Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

DarkPhysical4010020
15Retaliate

Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.

NormalPhysical701005
17Swagger

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

NormalStatus—8515
22Cross Chop

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

FightingPhysical100805
26Assurance

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

DarkPhysical6010010
27Focus Energy

Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.

NormalStatus——30
30Punishment

Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.

DarkPhysical—1005
30Skull Bash

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.

NormalPhysical13010010
33U-turn

User must switch out after attacking.

BugPhysical7010020
35Rage FistGhostPhysical5010010
37Seismic Toss

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

FightingPhysical—10020
39Close Combat

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

FightingPhysical1201005
44Screech

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

NormalStatus—8540
46Thrash

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

NormalPhysical12010010
48Stomping Tantrum

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

GroundPhysical7510010
53Outrage

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

DragonPhysical12010010
57Final Gambit

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.

FightingSpecial—1005

Sprites & renders

30 sprites & renders for Primeape.

Official artwork
Official artwork
Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME
Animated
Animated
Animated (back)
Animated (back)
Front
Front
Back
Back

Across the games

Yellow
Yellow
Red · Blue
Red · Blue
red green japan
red green japan
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Black · White
Black · White
Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
Crystal
Crystal
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Platinum
Platinum
Diamond · Pearl
Diamond · Pearl
HeartGold · SoulSilver
HeartGold · SoulSilver
scarlet violet
scarlet violet
X · Y
X · Y
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
ORAS
ORAS
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Emerald
Emerald
Ruby · Sapphire
Ruby · Sapphire
FireRed · LeafGreen
FireRed · LeafGreen
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Ultra Sun · Moon
Ultra Sun · Moon
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
Menu Icons
Menu Icons

More Fighting-type Pokémon

Others that share this Pokémon's primary type.

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Community notes

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Cite this page

“Primeape”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/primeape.

Species data from PokéAPI.