Primeape
Primeape is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Pig Monkey Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 057 |
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Type | Fighting |
Species | Pig Monkey Pokémon |
Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
Weight | 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Vital Spirit 2. Anger Point Defiant (hidden ability) |
Local № | 057 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 135 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 057 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 137 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 080 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 094 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 057 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 159 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Total | 455 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Primeape changes
- In Generation 3, Primeape does not have the Anger Point ability.
- In Generation 1, Primeape has a base Special stat of 60.
- In Generations 1-4, Primeape has a base experience yield of 149.
- In Generations 2-7, Primeape has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue | Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught. |
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Yellow | It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult. |
Gold | If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep. |
Silver | It becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare. |
Crystal | It will beat up anyone who makes it mad, even if it has to chase them until the end of the world. |
Ruby Sapphire | 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. |
FireRed | It is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far. |
LeafGreen | Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it catches up. |
Emerald | When it becomes furious, its blood circulation becomes more robust, and its muscles are made stronger. But it also becomes much less intelligent. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder. |
HeartGold | If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep. |
SoulSilver | It becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder. |
X | It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult. |
Y | It is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
Sun | It has been known to become so angry that it dies as a result. Its face looks peaceful in death, however. |
Moon | Some researchers theorize that Primeape remains angry even when inside a Poké Ball. |
Ultra Sun | 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. |
Ultra Moon | The blood vessels in its brain are sturdier than those of other Pokémon, so it can stay healthy despite its constant raging. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult. |
Moves learned by Primeape
Moves learnt by level up
Primeape learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
5 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
8 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Karate Chop | Fighting | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
16 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
21 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
49 | Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
56 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Primeape learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).
Moves learnt by TM
Primeape is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
02 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
03 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
13 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
26 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
30 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
35 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
39 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
41 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
57 | Pay Day | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Primeape learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Final Gambit | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
8 | Karate Chop | Fighting | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
12 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
19 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
22 | Cross Chop | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
26 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
30 | Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
35 | Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
39 | Close Combat | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
44 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
48 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
53 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
57 | Final Gambit | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Primeape learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Primeape learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Primeape egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Close Combat | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Foresight | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Meditate | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Power Trip | Dark | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Smelling Salts | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Primeape can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Dual Chop | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Primeape. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Primeape is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Smack Down | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
50 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Primeape can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 1 — TM |
Pay Day | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Submission | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | 80 | Generation 1 — TM |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 | Generation 1 — TM |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Vacuum Wave | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Primeape sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Primeape
Red | Evolve Mankey |
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Blue | Trade/migrate from another game |
Yellow | Route 23 |
Gold | Route 9 |
Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 23, Cerulean Cave, Victory Road |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 225, 226 |
HeartGold | Route 9, Cerulean Cave |
SoulSilver | Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White |
Evolve Mankey |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Mankey |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Plains |
Let's Go Pikachu | Evolve Mankey |
Let's Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Answers to Primeape questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Primeape |
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Japanese | オコリザル (Okorizaru) |
German | Rasaff |
French | Colossinge |
Name origin
- prime
- superior
- primate
- set of mammals including monkeys, apes, etc
- ape
- a species of primate