Primeape

#135 in the Crystal Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon

Primeape

#135 in the Crystal Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

105

193

339

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

130

262

Speed

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.

Mankey

Growlithe

Normal

Shiny

Primeape

Pig Monkey Pokémon

#135

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Primeape takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #135
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	75
Base Exp.	159

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

It will beat up anyone who makes it mad, even if it has to chase them until the end of the world.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mankey #134	Level 28	Primeape #135

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Low Kick	Physical	50	90	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
Start	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
9	Low Kick	Physical	50	90	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
15	Karate Chop	Physical	50	100	25	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
21	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
27	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
28	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
36	Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	The user's level equals damage HP.
45	Cross Chop	Physical	100	80	5	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
54	Screech	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
63	Thrash	Physical	90	100	20	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM01	Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM09	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's stat changes.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM33	Ice Punch	Special	75	100	15	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM40	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
TM41	Thunder Punch	Special	75	100	15	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
TM46	Thief	Special	40	100	10	An attack that may steal a held item.
TM48	Fire Punch	Special	75	100	15	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.