Is Primeape Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Pure Fighting with the speed to back it up. Handles most of Molayne's Steel E4, tearing through Bisharp and Magnezone. The move tutors add MoveIce Punch for Kahili's Flying team and Hau's Noivern. One of the better early catches for what the endgame demands.
Mankey resists most of Ilima's coverage and hits back hard.
Mankey trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Primeape has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's typing presses Mankey's defenses.
Mankey has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Mankey has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Primeape has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Acerola's team hits Primeape's weaknesses hard.
Primeape has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Primeape's weaknesses hard.
Primeape trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Primeape has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Primeape has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Primeape trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Primeape trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Primeape trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Mankey on Route 3 (walking, Lv 9-12).
Your Mankey should hit Level 28 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Primeape in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Primeape starts showing up in endgame routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Primeape in USUM
Mankey is your first catch on the way to Primeape. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-57 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MankeyRoute 3 - NorthLv.9-12GrassRate 30%Route 3 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 30%
Step 2Primeape ✓Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 60%Shaking spotor evolve from Mankey (Step 1)
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 |
What is Primeape Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Primeape
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x142-167%KO Extrasensory 2x51-61% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x94-113%KO Draining Kiss 2x42-50% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x163-192%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x143-170%KO Extrasensory 2x53-63% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x163-193%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Gardevoir builds →Dream Eater 2x134-157%KO Draining Kiss 2x67-80% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x93-110%KO Dream Eater 2x68-81% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x136-160%KO Dream Eater 2x77-91% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x158-186%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x152-179%KO Draining Kiss 2x65-77% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x90-106%KO Dream Eater 2x65-77% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x123-145%KO Acrobatics 2x35-42% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x139-164%KO Moonblast 2x88-104%KO Air Slash 2x70-83% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x159-188%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x153-180%KO Draining Kiss 2x64-76% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x147-174%KO | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x142-168%KO Moonblast 2x90-106%KO Air Slash 2x71-84% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x188-221%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-63% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x162-191%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x72-85% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x156-184%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x70-83% Acrobatics 2x54-64% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Regice's Ice Beam hits Primeape for 40-48%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin10-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Regice builds →Ice Beam40-48% Flash Cannon36-42% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRkssystem ItemRed Card NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Silvally builds →Flamethrower31-37% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Aurorus builds →Blizzard49-58% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Primeape View Probopass builds →Volt Switch29-34% | ||
Primeape Evolutions
Primeape is the evolved form of Mankey. Breeding produces Mankey eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Mankey gave Primeape the biggest boost in HP (+25), bringing the total to 455 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Primeape to get Mankey eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Close Combat, Counter and 10 more.
USUM Primeape Best Moveset
105 Attack at 95 Speed with AbilityDefiant raising Attack two stages when any stat drops as a hidden ability. Fighting TermStab hits hard and MoveU-turn lets the moveset hit and switch in one turn. But 65 HP and 60 Defense mean Primeape cannot absorb a hit before responding.
Best Build
Primeape best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
- U Turn
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It will never forgive opponents who have angered it. Even after it has beaten them down until they can’t move, it never ever forgives.
The blood vessels in its brain are sturdier than those of other Pokémon, so it can stay healthy despite its constant raging.
Primeape Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Alakazam (Psychic), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Primeape. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Primeape does the job early-game if you need a Fighting type on your team. Evolve it into Annihilape before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves