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primeape
#057

Primeape

Pig Monkey Pokémon

Fighting

It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder.

Base Stats

HP 65
Attack 105
Defense 60
Sp. Atk 60
Sp. Def 70
Speed 95
Total 455

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

primeape Primeape Lv. 28
annihilape Annihilape Use Move

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Pig Monkey Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 32.0 kg
Base Exp 159
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Mountain
Egg Groups Ground

Sprites

primeape Front Front
primeape Back Back
primeape Front Shiny Front Shiny
primeape Back Shiny Back Shiny
primeape Official Art Official Art
primeape Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 6.7%
Choice Scarf
Moves
Ice Punch / Earthquake / Punishment
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Jolly / Adamant
EVs
HP 32
Atk 252
Spe 224
Encore
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Jolly
EVs
HP 8
Atk 248
Spe 252
Life Orb
Moves
Ice Punch / Earthquake / Punishment
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Jolly
EVs
HP 4
Atk 252
Spe 252
Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Jolly
EVs
HP 4
Atk 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Primeape is just one among many in UU. Its Speed is the highest of the multitude of Fighting-types in UU, its movepool is extensive, and its ability, Vital Spirit, is amazing to have in a tier overrun with Sleep Powder-carrying Grass-types. The only things holding back this furious ape are its low defenses and stiff competition in a tier filled to the brim with other able-bodied Fighting-types. However, Primeape's aforementioned perks are what separate it from the competition and make it a unique and admirable choice for any team.

Most Used Moves

U-turn
99.9%
Ice Punch
60.5%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc