Primeape
#57 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Primeape
The best moves for Primeape are Counter and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Close Combat | 52.2 dps |
Defense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Close Combat | 52.2 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Mankey family. Primeape evolves from Mankey which costs 50 Candy.
Primeape Raid Guide
Primeape has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Primeape, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Primeape is a Fighting Pokémon which evolves from Mankey. It is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Primeape's strongest moveset is Counter & Close Combat and it has a Max CP of 2,288.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 207 | |
| Defense | 138 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
980 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,307 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,961 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,288 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,634 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,124 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 32 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Primeape
The best moves for Primeape are Counter and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Close Combat | 52.2 dps |
Defense
| Counter | 16 dps |
| Close Combat | 52.2 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Karate Chop Elite TM | 8 | 12.5 | 12 |
| Counter | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop Elite TM | 50 | -33.3 | 40 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | -17.4 | 25.3 |
| Night Slash | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Ice Punch | 50 | -17.4 | 26.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Primeape?
Primeape is a Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Primeape are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Zacian (Crowned Sword).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Quick Attack | Play Rough | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Primeape
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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