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 is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far.
Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it catches up.
Primeape Weakness
Flying and Psychic moves hit Primeape for super-effective damage. Its Fighting typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Primeape leans offensive (base 105 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Peck 2x33-41% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x43-53% Gust 2x33-41% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Abra Psychic | C | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Peck 2x33-41% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x43-53% Gust 2x33-41% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x80-95% Aerial Ace 2x80-95% | ||
 Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x51-60% Peck 2x33-39% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x45-53% Aerial Ace 2x45-53% Gust 2x29-35% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x45-53% Aerial Ace 2x45-53% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x82-97% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Fearow builds →Fly 2x103-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x69-81% Peck 2x42-50% | ||
 Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Pidgeotto builds →Fly 2x76-91% Wing Attack 2x53-63% Aerial Ace 2x53-63% Gust 2x36-44% | ||
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Drowzee builds →Psychic 2x55-66% Confusion 2x31-38% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x82-97% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Fearow builds →Fly 2x103-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x69-81% Peck 2x42-50% | ||
Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Pidgeotto builds →Fly 2x76-91% Wing Attack 2x53-63% Aerial Ace 2x53-63% Gust 2x36-44% | ||
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Drowzee builds →Psychic 2x55-66% Confusion 2x31-38% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Exeggcute builds →Psychic 2x66-78% Confusion 2x40-47% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x111-132%KO Wing Attack 2x75-89% Aerial Ace 2x75-89% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Articuno builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-75% Gust 2x44-52% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x79-93% Aerial Ace 2x79-93% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x94-111%KO Confusion 2x54-64% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x61-73% Air Cutter 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x101-120%KO Drill Peck 2x91-107%KO Aerial Ace 2x69-81% Peck 2x41-49% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x114-135%KO Wing Attack 2x78-92% Aerial Ace 2x78-92% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Moltres builds →Fly 2x111-131%KO Wing Attack 2x74-88% Aerial Ace 2x74-88% | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Articuno builds →Fly 2x96-114%KO Aerial Ace 2x65-77% Gust 2x45-54% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x80-94% Aerial Ace 2x80-94% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Salamence's Earthquake hits Primeape for 52-62%. Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Double-Edge (94-111%). Starmie deals 61-71% with Surf.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Salamence builds →Earthquake52-62% Rock Slide20-23% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake79-93% Rock Slide44-52% Double Edge94-111%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin14-17% Ice Beam40-48% Thunderbolt40-48% Surf61-71% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x149-176%KO | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Counter, Foresight and 5 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Primeape Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Primeape's strengths as a physical attacker. Scopelens provides extra utility, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Vitalspirit rounds out the package.
Best Build
Primeape best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Cross Chop
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Primeape picks up Beat Up and Counter only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Focus Punch and Cross Chop while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Primeape in FireRed & LeafGreen
decent spawn rates for Primeape across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Primeape in FireRed & LeafGreen
The path to Primeape starts with Mankey at Lv. 2-61 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MankeyRoute 22LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 22FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 3FireRedGrass Lv.7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 4LeafGreenGrass Lv.10-12 RouteRareEarlyRoute 4FireRedGrass Lv.10-12 RouteRareEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.16-17 CaveUncommonMidRock Tunnel - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.16-17 CaveUncommonMidRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.16-17 CaveUncommonMidRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.16-17 CaveUncommonMidRoute 23LeafGreenGrass Lv.32-34 RouteCommonLateRoute 23FireRedGrass Lv.32-34 RouteCommonLate
Step 2Primeape ✓Victory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.42 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.42 CaveUncommonLateRoute 23FireRedGrass Lv.42 RouteRareLateRoute 23LeafGreenGrass Lv.42 RouteRareLateCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.52-61 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.52-61 CaveUncommonPostor evolve from Mankey (Step 1)
Primeape Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying) and Alakazam (Psychic) when using Primeape. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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