Primeape - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Primeape can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Primeape learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
1FlingDarkPhysical 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Low KickFightingPhysical 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
9Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
13Karate ChopFightingPhysical 50 100
17Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
25AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
28RageNormalPhysical 20 100
35SwaggerNormalStatus 90
41Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
47ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
53PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
59Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
63Final GambitFightingSpecial 100

Egg moves

Primeape learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Beat UpDarkPhysical 100
Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
ForesightNormalStatus
MeditatePsychicStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
Smelling SaltsNormalPhysical 70 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon X & Y by a previous evolution of Primeape. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Primeape is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Primeape is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

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 X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Psych UpNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Work UpNormalStatus Generation 5 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Primeape learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
1FlingDarkPhysical 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Low KickFightingPhysical 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
9Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
13Karate ChopFightingPhysical 50 100
17Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
25AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
28RageNormalPhysical 20 100
35SwaggerNormalStatus 90
41Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
47ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
53PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
59Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
63Final GambitFightingSpecial 100

Egg moves

Primeape learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Beat UpDarkPhysical 100
Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
ForesightNormalStatus
MeditatePsychicStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
Smelling SaltsNormalPhysical 70 100

Move Tutor moves

Primeape can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Dual ChopDragonPhysical 40 90
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
Helping HandNormalStatus
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
Role PlayPsychicStatus
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire by a previous evolution of Primeape. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Primeape is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Primeape is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Psych UpNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Work UpNormalStatus Generation 5 — TM

Primeape egg move parents

Primeape's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Primeape are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Primeape with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Primeape with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Beat Up

Close Combat

Counter

Encore

Focus Punch

Foresight

Meditate

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Sketch

Night Slash

Revenge

Reversal

Sleep Talk

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
TM
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Nidoking
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Vulpix
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Ninetales
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Diglett
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Dugtrio
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Meowth
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Persian
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Psyduck
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Golduck
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Mankey
Primeape
Primeape
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Growlithe
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Arcanine
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Ponyta
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Rapidash
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Seel
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Rhyhorn
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Musharna
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Blitzle
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Zebstrika
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Swoobat
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Drilbur
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Excadrill
Sandile
Sandile
Krokorok
Krokorok
Krookodile
Krookodile
Darumaka
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Darmanitan (Standard Mode)
Darmanitan (Standard Mode)
Scraggy
Scraggy
Scrafty
Scrafty
Zorua
Zorua
Zoroark
Zoroark
Minccino
Minccino
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Deerling
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Delphox
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Litleo
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Gogoat
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Pancham
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Pangoro
Furfrou
Furfrou
Espurr
Espurr
Meowstic (Male)
Meowstic (Male)
Sylveon
Sylveon
Dedenne
Dedenne
Breeding
Sketch

Smelling Salts