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Primeape in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#57 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon

Primeape in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

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

Shining Pearl

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

Pokémon details

Type

Fighting

Category

Pig Monkey Pokémon

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0057

Pokédex

#57

Primeape in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

105

193

339

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

70

130

262

Speed

95

175

317

Total

455

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Primeape, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
159

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Mankey

Mankey

#56

Level 28

Primeape

Primeape

#57

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Brilliant Diamond
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 225

Poké Radar51-

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Precise Radar percentage remains unspecified; incomplete exact map-source reconciliation., Requires the National Pokédex and Poké Radar. Known percentages are conditional on the Radar-exclusive pool; starting a chain has a 20% ordinary-pool chance since version 1.1.3.

Route 226

Poké Radar51-53-

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Precise Radar percentage remains unspecified; incomplete exact map-source reconciliation., Requires the National Pokédex and Poké Radar. Known percentages are conditional on the Radar-exclusive pool; starting a chain has a 20% ordinary-pool chance since version 1.1.3.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Spacious Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Grassland Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Sunlit Cavern

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Shining Pearl
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 225

Poké Radar51-

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Precise Radar percentage remains unspecified; incomplete exact map-source reconciliation., Requires the National Pokédex and Poké Radar. Known percentages are conditional on the Radar-exclusive pool; starting a chain has a 20% ordinary-pool chance since version 1.1.3.

Route 226

Poké Radar51-53-

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Precise Radar percentage remains unspecified; incomplete exact map-source reconciliation., Requires the National Pokédex and Poké Radar. Known percentages are conditional on the Radar-exclusive pool; starting a chain has a 20% ordinary-pool chance since version 1.1.3.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Spacious Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Grassland Cave

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Grand Underground

Grand Underground — Sunlit Cavern

Grand Underground hideaway--

Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Normal4010035
StartLeer

Normal-10030
StartLow Kick

Fighting-10020
StartFocus Energy

Normal--30
StartCovet

Normal6010025
StartFling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
StartFinal Gambit

Fighting-1005
5Fury Swipes

Normal188015
8Mud-Slap

Ground2010010
12Seismic Toss

Fighting-10020
15Retaliate

Normal701005
19Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
22Cross Chop

Fighting100805
26Assurance

Dark6010010
30Skull Bash

Normal13010010
35Thrash

Normal12010010
39Close Combat

Fighting1201005
44Screech

Normal-8540
48Stomping Tantrum

Ground7510010
53Outrage

Dragon12010010
57Final Gambit

Fighting-1005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM01Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM23Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Fire130905
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM83Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM100Rock Climb

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.

Normal908520

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.
Class
Beat Up

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Dark-10010
Beat Up

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Dark-10010
Counter

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fighting-10020
Counter

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fighting-10020
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-1005
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-1005
Night Slash

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Dark7010015
Night Slash

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Dark7010015
Revenge

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fighting6010010
Revenge

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fighting6010010
Reversal

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fighting-10015
Reversal

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fighting-10015

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Vital Spirit

Ability Slot 1

Prevents sleep.

Anger Point

Ability Slot 2

Maximizes Attack after the Pokémon itself takes a critical hit.

Defiant(Hidden Ability)

Raises Attack by two stages after an opponent lowers one of its stats.

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