Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Primeape

Primeape

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Pig Monkey Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Primeape is a Fighting Type Pig Monkey Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Primeape can be found with Vital Spirit, Anger Point and Defiant as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 455 combined Base Stats.

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Primeape Stats and Abilities

Based on Primeape Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Primeape Highest IV Stat is Attack 105 and the Lowest being Defense 60.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	65	240	334
C	Attack	105	193	339
F	Defense	60	112	240
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
D	Speed	95	175	317
C	Total	455

Best Held Items	Black Belt Fist Plate
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Vital Spirit Ability 1	Vital Spirit prevents the ability-bearer from falling asleep. This means that it also prevents the use of the move Rest.
Anger Point Ability 2	Anger Point raises the ability-bearer's Attack to its maximum level - +6 stages or 4x usual power - when a move targeting it receives a critical hit.
Defiant Hidden Ability	When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.

How To Evolve Primeape in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Mankey requires (Level 28) to evolve into Primeape.

Base	→	First Evo
Mankey	Level 28 →	Primeape

Where To Find Primeape in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Primeape has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Primeape, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 226
	100 - 20%	Mankey Lv. 22
	20 - 5%	Primeape Lv. 51-53
Route 225
	100 - 20%	Mankey Lv. 22
	20 - 5%	Primeape Lv. 51
Sunlit Cavern
	National	Mankey Lv. 16-63
	National	Primeape Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
	National	Mankey Lv. 16-63
	National	Primeape Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
	National	Mankey Lv. 16-63
	National	Primeape Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Primeape Weakness

Primeape is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Primeape to take More Damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Primeape Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Psychic Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Rock Bug Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Primeape Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Primeape Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Darkrai DARK
S	Regirock ROCK
A	Rhyperior GROUND ROCK
A	Aggron STEEL ROCK

Best Primeape Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Primeape Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
30	Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.
39	Close Combat	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
53	Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
35	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.

Best Moveset for Primeape TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	225	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	130	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Primeape Lv Up Moves

Primeape TM Moves

Primeape Level Up Moves

List of Moves Primeape can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
57	Final Gambit FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
1	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
1	Scratch NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Low Kick FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
1	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Focus Energy NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
5	Fury Swipes NORMAL	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
8	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
12	Seismic Toss FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
15	Retaliate NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
19	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
22	Cross Chop FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
26	Assurance DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
30	Skull Bash NORMAL	Power: 130 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.
35	Thrash NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
39	Close Combat FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
44	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
48	Stomping Tantrum GROUND	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
53	Outrage DRAGON	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.

Primeape TM Moves

List of Moves Primeape can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM08	Bulk Up FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM27	Low Sweep FIGHTING	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM50	Overheat FIRE	Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab POISON	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn BUG	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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