Primeape

#0057 in the National Pokédex • Pig Monkey Pokémon

Primeape

#0057 in the National 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

#0057

Fighting

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

Abilities

Vital Spirit Anger Point DefiantHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Flying

2×

Psychic

2×

Fairy

2×

Resists

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mankey #0056	Level 28	Primeape #0057
Primeape #0057	Evolution	Annihilape #0979

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	50	100	25	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
Start	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
Start	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Start	Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
12	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
25	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100	10	If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
27	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
35	Rage Fist	Ghost	Physical	50	100	10
37	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	The user's level equals damage HP.
45	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
45	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80	5	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
46	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
48	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
53	Punishment	Dark	Physical	-	100	5	This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.
59	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
63	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	-	100	5	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85	20	A powerful punch thrown very hard.
Pay Day	Normal	Physical	40	100	20	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75	5	A powerful kicking attack.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80	20	An attack that al so hurts the user.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Metronome	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly uses any POKéMON move.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100	15	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100	15	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100	15	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's stat changes.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90	5	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100	10	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.