Primeape
#57 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Primeape
The best moves for Primeape are Counter and Rage Fist when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
Karate Chop
Elite TM
12dps
Rage Fist
Elite TM
33.3dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Mankey family. Primeape evolves from Mankey which costs 50 Candy, and evolves into Annihilape which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Primeape, which would have 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 & Rage Fist and it has a Max CP of 2,586. Primeape evolves into Annihilape.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 5 | 12 |
| Counter | 13 | 15.6 |
| Karate Chop Elite TM | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | 50 | 25 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 22.5 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 24 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 50.4 |
| Cross Chop Elite TM | 50 | 40 |
| Rage Fist Elite TM | 100 | 33.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Rage Fist
Elite TM
33.3 dps
|
21.5 | 103% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Rage Fist
Elite TM
33.3 dps
|
21.1 | 101% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
20.9 | 100% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Cross Chop
Elite TM
40 dps
|
20.8 | 100% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
20.7 | 99% |
|
Low Kick
12 dps
|
Rage Fist
Elite TM
33.3 dps
|
19.8 | 95% |
|
Low Kick
12 dps
|
Close Combat
50.4 dps
|
19.7 | 94% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Cross Chop
Elite TM
40 dps
|
19.6 | 94% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Ice Punch
25 dps
|
18.8 | 90% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
18.5 | 89% |
|
Low Kick
12 dps
|
Cross Chop
Elite TM
40 dps
|
18.4 | 88% |
|
Counter
15.6 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
18 | 86% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Ice Punch
25 dps
|
17.7 | 85% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
17.3 | 83% |
|
Low Kick
12 dps
|
Ice Punch
25 dps
|
16.7 | 80% |
|
Karate Chop
12 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
16.6 | 80% |
|
Low Kick
12 dps
|
Low Sweep
24 dps
|
16.4 | 78% |
|
Low Kick
12 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
15.8 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Primeape?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Primeape are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Enamorus (Incarnate),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Primeape is a Fighting type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
207 |
| Defense |
|
138 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
980 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,307 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,961 |
|
Level 40 |
2,288 |
|
Level 50 |
2,586 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,634 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,124 |