Dragon moves don't affect Primarina at all — that's the advantage of Water/Fairy typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Its damage comes from the special side. Introduced in Gen 7.
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Primarina's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It controls its water balloons with song. The melody is learned from others of its kind and is passed down from one generation to the next.
Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon’s Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs.
Primarina Weakness
GoodType-wise, Primarina takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, and Poison. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Primarina's special bulk (base 116 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
End of the line. Primarina caps a three-stage chain that started at Popplio. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+60 over Popplio), and Primarina peaks at 530 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Primarina to get Popplio eggs easily from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aqua Ring, Aromatic Mist and 3 more.
Primarina's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Moonblast is the go-to spam option, with double STAB keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Primarina Moveset
- Moonblast
- Scald
- Sparkling Aria
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Aqua Ring aren't available any other way for Primarina, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Primarina doesn't appear wild. Catch Popplio instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 34 to get Primarina. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
We rate Primarina A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 530 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 126 Sp. Atk stands out.
Torrent is the go-to ability for Primarina. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Liquid Voice can work in specific setups.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Primarina is a special attacker with base 126 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Primarina can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Primarina joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A