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.
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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 |
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
 Charizard Fire | C | |
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Hypno builds →Dream Eater 2x85-101%KO Psychic 2x76-90% Psybeam 2x56-66% Confusion 2x44-51% | ||
 Pidgeot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Pidgeot builds →Sky Attack 2x144-169%KO Air Slash 2x64-75% Wing Attack 2x64-75% Gust 2x34-41% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Mr. Mime builds →Psychic 2x98-116%KO Psybeam 2x73-86% Confusion 2x56-66% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko can KO Primeape with Dazzling Gleam (156-184%). Tapu Lele threatens a KO with Moonblast (230-270%). Gliscor deals 58-68% with Earthquake.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt87-103%KO Volt Switch68-80% Dazzling Gleam 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x230-270%KO Psyshock 2x194-228%KO Psychic 2x217-256%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Gliscor builds →Earthquake58-68% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Salamence builds →Earthquake63-74% Outrage113-133%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Alakazam builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x89-105%KO Psychic 2x149-176%KO Shadow Ball44-52% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Primeape Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Primeape's strengths as a physical attacker. Adrenalineorb provides extra utility, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Defiant rounds out the package.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Primeape can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Bug. The offense anchors on Brick Break and Karate Chop while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Primeape in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
No wild encounters for Primeape. The 2-stage line runs through Mankey, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 28 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Primeape in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Step 1Catch MankeyRoute 3Grass Lv.3-8 Route20%EarlyRoute 4Grass Lv.7-12 Route20%Early
Step 2Primeape ✓
Primeape Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Alakazam (Psychic), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Primeape. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
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- 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