Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 59
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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POKÉDEX No. #057
Primeape
Pig Monkey Pokémon
Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
Weak to
Flying
Psychic
Fairy
Height1.0 m
Weight32.0 kg
AbilitiesVital Spirit
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack105193–339
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk60112–240
- Sp. Def70130–262
- Speed95175–317
Total455
/ 720
BST455
54 percentile (1025)+47 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Brown
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Mankey#56Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #57 |
| Hyperspace | #2 |
| Kanto | #57 |
| Kitakami | #100 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #57 |
| Original Alola | #80 |
| Original Johto | #135 |
| Original Melemele | #80 |
| Original Poni | #31 |
| Paldea | #159 |
| Updated Alola | #94 |
| Updated Johto | #137 |
| Updated Melemele | #94 |
| Updated Poni | #40 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
159
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Payapa Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Primeape's Fighting typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 455, Primeape plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Attack at 105, while Defense (60) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Fighting combination gives Primeape 3 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Primeape in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
32.0 kg
TypeFighting
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Primeape?
Primeape is a Fighting type Pokémon.
What are Primeape's weaknesses?
Primeape takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy type moves.
How does Primeape evolve?
Primeape evolves into Annihilape under specific conditions. Full evolution line: Mankey → Primeape → Annihilape.
What are Primeape's base stats?
Primeape has a base stat total of 455: HP 65, Attack 105, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 60, Sp. Def 70, Speed 95. Its highest stat is Attack (105).
