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 grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Starly Normal | D | |
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x65-77% Pluck 2x65-77% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x75-90% Confusion 2x49-58% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Psychic 2x83-99% Extrasensory 2x75-89% Confusion 2x49-58% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x116-136%KO Wing Attack 2x77-92% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x95-113%KO Confusion 2x55-65% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x66-78% Confusion 2x38-44% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x92-109%KO Psychic 2x83-99% Extrasensory 2x75-89% Confusion 2x49-58% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x116-136%KO Wing Attack 2x77-92% Aerial Ace 2x77-92% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x81-95% Aerial Ace 2x81-95% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x107-126%KO Psychic 2x95-113%KO Confusion 2x55-65% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x72-85% Psychic 2x66-78% Confusion 2x38-44% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Psychic 2x80-95% Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x46-54% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x112-132%KO Wing Attack 2x76-89% Aerial Ace 2x76-89% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x80-95% Aerial Ace 2x80-95% | ||
 Mr. Mime Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Psychic 2x96-114%KO Psybeam 2x71-84% Aerial Ace 2x27-32% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Lunatone builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Psychic 2x94-111%KO Confusion 2x52-62% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x152-179%KO Dream Eater 2x129-151%KO Psychic 2x115-136%KO Confusion 2x66-78% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x87-103%KO Psychic 2x79-93% Extrasensory 2x71-83% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
 Uxie Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodLake Acuity Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Uxie builds →Future Sight 2x103-121%KO Dream Eater 2x86-101%KO Psychic 2x76-91% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x111-131%KO Wing Attack 2x75-88% Aerial Ace 2x75-88% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x76-91% Aerial Ace 2x76-91% | ||
Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x158-186%KO Dream Eater 2x131-154%KO Psychic 2x118-139%KO Confusion 2x67-79% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x109-129%KO Dream Eater 2x91-107%KO Psychic 2x81-96% Extrasensory 2x73-86% | ||
Uxie Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodLake Acuity Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Uxie builds →Future Sight 2x104-122%KO Dream Eater 2x87-103%KO Psychic 2x78-92% Confusion 2x45-54% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x114-135%KO Wing Attack 2x78-92% Aerial Ace 2x78-92% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x80-94% Aerial Ace 2x80-94% | ||
In Platinum, Dragonite can KO Primeape with Outrage (160-188%). Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (121-143%). Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 149-176%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed71-84% Outrage160-188%KO | ||
Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Azelf builds →Explosion121-143%KO U Turn17-20% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x149-176%KO Focus Blast66-78% Shadow Ball44-52% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | C | |
Flying is super effective against PrimeapeView Salamence → | ||
Platinum 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 6 more.
Platinum Primeape Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Primeape's strengths as a physical attacker. Expert Belt provides a super-effective damage boost without item lock, 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
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Rock Slide
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Primeape can hit 13 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Normal. The offense anchors on Focus Punch and Close Combat while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Primeape in Platinum
the PokeRadar is the only way to find Primeape in this game. 2 locations host these encounters, and each one has its own conditions. These become available in endgame encounter areas. Sort below to compare them.
Where To Catch Primeape in Platinum
The path to Primeape starts with Mankey at Lv. 47-50 via special encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MankeyRoute 225Using PokeRadar Lv.47 Route2%PostRoute 226Using PokeRadar Lv.47 Route2%Post
Step 2Primeape ✓Route 225Using PokeRadar Lv.49-50 Route20%PostRoute 226Using PokeRadar Lv.49-50 Route20%Postor evolve from Mankey (Step 1)
Primeape Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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