Stats & Training
Primeape's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It becomes angry if it sees an opponent’s eyes and gets angrier if the opponent runs. Even after it beats the opponent, it is still angry.
It becomes angry if it sees an opponent’s eyes and gets angrier if the opponent runs. Even after it beats the opponent, it is still angry.
Primeape Weakness
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Primeape for super-effective damage. Primeape leans offensive (base 105 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Doduo builds →Fly 2x106-125%KO Pluck 2x78-92% Aerial Ace 2x78-92% Peck 2x47-58% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Zubat builds →Fly 2x78-92% Pluck 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% | ||
 Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Starly builds →Fly 2x83-100%KO Wing Attack 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Pluck 2x56-67% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x54-66% Gust 2x49-59% | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Doduo builds →Fly 2x93-110%KO Pluck 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% Peck 2x41-51% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Zubat builds →Fly 2x61-73% Pluck 2x41-51% Aerial Ace 2x41-51% | ||
Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Starly builds →Fly 2x68-80% Wing Attack 2x49-59% Aerial Ace 2x49-59% Pluck 2x49-59% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x92-109%KO Psychic 2x83-99% Extrasensory 2x75-89% Confusion 2x49-58% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Fly 2x95-113%KO Air Cutter 2x49-58% Pluck 2x64-75% Aerial Ace 2x64-75% | ||
 Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x107-126%KO Psychic 2x95-113%KO Extrasensory 2x86-102%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x58-68% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x103-123%KO Dream Eater 2x65-77% Psychic 2x59-70% Fly 2x69-82% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Medicham builds →Dream Eater 2x77-92% Psychic 2x69-82% Zen Headbutt 2x69-82% Psybeam 2x51-61% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x92-109%KO Psychic 2x83-99% Extrasensory 2x75-89% Confusion 2x49-58% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Fly 2x95-113%KO Air Cutter 2x49-58% Pluck 2x64-75% Aerial Ace 2x64-75% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x107-126%KO Psychic 2x95-113%KO Extrasensory 2x86-102%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x58-68% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x103-123%KO Dream Eater 2x65-77% Psychic 2x59-70% Fly 2x69-82% | ||
 Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x103-123%KO Psychic 2x92-109%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% Psybeam 2x69-82% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x91-108%KO Psychic 2x82-96% Extrasensory 2x74-87% Confusion 2x47-55% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO Air Cutter 2x50-58% Pluck 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x104-122%KO Psychic 2x93-111%KO Extrasensory 2x83-99% Dazzling Gleam 2x55-66% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x101-119%KO Dream Eater 2x64-76% Psychic 2x59-70% Fly 2x66-79% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x99-117%KO Psychic 2x88-105%KO Zen Headbutt 2x82-96% Dazzling Gleam 2x54-64% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Psychic 2x80-95% Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x46-54% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Psychic 2x96-114%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x86-103%KO Psybeam 2x71-84% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Fly 2x92-108%KO Air Cutter 2x48-57% Pluck 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Psychic 2x94-111%KO Extrasensory 2x82-97% Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x89-105%KO Zen Headbutt 2x82-97% Dazzling Gleam 2x53-63% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x87-103%KO Psychic 2x79-93% Extrasensory 2x71-83% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x107-126%KO Psychic 2x96-113%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x86-101%KO Psybeam 2x71-83% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Fly 2x90-106%KO Air Cutter 2x47-55% Pluck 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Psychic 2x92-108%KO Extrasensory 2x81-96% Dazzling Gleam 2x54-64% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x87-103%KO Zen Headbutt 2x81-96% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x87-103%KO Psychic 2x79-93% Extrasensory 2x71-83% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x107-126%KO Psychic 2x96-113%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x86-101%KO Psybeam 2x71-83% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Fly 2x90-106%KO Air Cutter 2x47-55% Pluck 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Psychic 2x92-108%KO Extrasensory 2x81-96% Dazzling Gleam 2x54-64% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x87-103%KO Zen Headbutt 2x81-96% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Salamence's Earthquake hits Primeape for 62-73%. Clefable threatens a KO with Moonblast (98-115%). Slowking deals 43-51% with Scald.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Salamence builds →Earthquake62-73% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x98-115%KO Knock Off8-10% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Slowking builds →Scald43-51% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Alakazam builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x98-115%KO Psyshock 2x146-173%KO Focus Blast73-86% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Primeape is partway through a three-stage line between Mankey and Annihilape. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Mankey). The final form adds another 80 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Primeape to get Mankey eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Close Combat, Counter and 4 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Primeape Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Primeape can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Defiant back that up. Normal coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Primeape best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Gunk Shot
- Retaliate
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Primeape can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Focus Punch and Close Combat while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Primeape in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
10 encounter spots for Primeape at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Primeape in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Primeape, start by catching Mankey through walking and special encounters at Lv. 22-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MankeyRoute 225Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Route2%MidRoute 225Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Route2%MidRoute 226Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Route2%MidRoute 226Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Route2%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Primeape ✓Route 225Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.51-52 Route20%PostRoute 225Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.51-52 Route20%PostRoute 226Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.51-53 Route20%PostRoute 226Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.51-53 Route20%PostGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Mankey (Step 1)
Primeape Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Primeape isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Annihilape to unlock its full potential. At 455 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Alakazam (Psychic), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Primeape. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Mankey evolves into Primeape at level 28. Primeape evolves into Annihilape using a Rage Fist 20 Times. Primeape is a middle-stage evolution in the Mankey line.
Vital Spirit prevents sleep. That's the one you want on Primeape. Defiant is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Anger Point works too if your team needs something different.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Primeape fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Primeape has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves