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    Primeape

    Official artwork of PrimeapeFighting Shiny Pokémon icon

    Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2586 CP. Primeape best moveset in Pokémon GO is Low Kick and Close Combat. Shiny Primeape is available in Pokémon GO. Primeape is boosted by Cloudy weather.

    Primeape is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic moves. It is strong against Bug, Dark, and Rock moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2586 CP
    Attack
    207 ATK
    Defense
    138 DEF
    Stamina
    163 STA
    Weather Boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    Primeape can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance
    3 km

    Primeape weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • FairyFairy160.0%
    • FlyingFlying160.0%
    • PsychicPsychic160.0%

    Resistances

    • BugBug62.5%
    • DarkDark62.5%
    • RockRock62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Primeape takes increased damage from Fairy, Flying, and Psychic type moves.
    • Primeape takes reduced damage from Bug, Dark, and Rock type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Primeape's best moveset

    Moves

    Primeape's best moveset is Low Kick and Close Combat, with 13.70 DPS (damage per second) and 258.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.

    Best Primeape moves
    FightingLow Kick
    FightingClose Combat
    DPS13.70
    TDO258.83
    Score22.8
    Weather Boost
    • cloudy

    Primeape moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 13.70258.822.8
        2.FightingLow Kick FightingCross Chop *13.66258.122.7
        3.FightingCounter FightingCross Chop *12.04227.618.3
        4.FightingLow Kick IceIce Punch 11.93225.518.0
        5.FightingLow Kick DarkNight Slash 11.93225.518.0
        6.FightingCounter FightingClose Combat 11.82223.517.7
        7.FightingLow Kick FightingLow Sweep 11.66220.417.3
        8.FightingCounter IceIce Punch 11.00207.915.5
        9.FightingCounter DarkNight Slash 11.00207.915.5
        10.FightingCounter FightingLow Sweep 10.77203.614.9
        11.FightingKarate Chop *FightingCross Chop *10.62200.614.5
        12.FightingKarate Chop *FightingClose Combat 10.26193.813.5
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • FightingLow KickDamage6Energy6Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy5

          Effects
          Low Kick has no special effects.
          See Low Kick details page ↗
        • FightingKarate Chop *Damage8Energy10Duration0.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Karate Chop
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage8
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy9

          Effects
          Karate Chop has no special effects.
          See Karate Chop details page ↗
        • FightingCounterDamage12Energy8Duration0.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Counter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Counter has no special effects.
          See Counter details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • FightingCross Chop *Damage50Energy50Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Cross Chop
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy35

          Effects
          Cross Chop has no special effects.
          See Cross Chop details page ↗
        • IceIce PunchDamage50Energy33Duration1.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Ice Punch has no special effects.
          See Ice Punch details page ↗
        • DarkNight SlashDamage50Energy33Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
          See Night Slash details page ↗
        • FightingLow SweepDamage40Energy33Duration1.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Low Sweep
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage40
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage40
          Energy40

          Effects
          Low Sweep has no special effects.
          See Low Sweep details page ↗
        • FightingClose CombatDamage100Energy100Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window1.0s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
          See Close Combat details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Primeape's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Primeape's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Primeape with its best moveset, we recommend to use Low Kick/Cross Chop. You will lose around 0.5% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Primeape's strongest moveset (Low Kick/Close Combat).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Primeape has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        How does Primeape rank in Pokémon GO?

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Fighting Fighting-type Attacker
        Low Kick / Close Combat        		D TierExternal Link#60
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderF TierExternal Link

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        Primeape Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Primeape's has 2586 max CP (at Level 50). A Primeape obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1239 CP to 1307 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1549 CP to 1634 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Primeape can be found in the 929 CP to 980 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2586 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch929 CP - 980 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1239 CP - 1307 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1239 CP - 1307 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        		1549 CP - 1634 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Primeape evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of MankeyMankey
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of PrimeapePrimeape
        Thumbnail image of PrimeapePrimeape
        • Candy Icon100 Candy
        • Special Requirement IconDefeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon
        		Thumbnail image of AnnihilapeAnnihilape
        • Mankey evolves into Primeape which costs 50 Candy.
        • Primeape evolves into Annihilape which costs 100 Candy. You also need to Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Primeape

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Primeape's Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Primeape.

        Fighting Fighting

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Primeape Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Primeape Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        132 CP2101 CP3170 CP
        4239 CP5308 CP6377 CP
        7446 CP8515 CP9584 CP
        10653 CP11719 CP12784 CP
        13850 CP14915 CP15980 CP
        161046 CP171111 CP181176 CP
        191242 CP201307 CP211372 CP
        221438 CP231503 CP241569 CP
        251634 CP261699 CP271765 CP
        281830 CP291896 CP301961 CP
        311994 CP322026 CP332059 CP
        342092 CP352124 CP362157 CP
        372190 CP382222 CP392255 CP
        402288 CP412317 CP422346 CP
        432375 CP442405 CP452435 CP
        462465 CP472495 CP482525 CP
        492556 CP502586 CP

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#57
        Height1 m
        Weight32 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate0%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
        Movement Timer17s
        Jump Time1s
        Attack Probability30.0%
        Attack Timer6s
        Dodge Probability15.0%
        Dodge Duration0.0s
        Dodge Distance1
        Min Action Frequency1s
        Max Action Frequency2s

        Primeape Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Primeape in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Primeape, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Primeape family

                Family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Primeape in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Official artwork of MankeyMankey
                Official artwork of PrimeapePrimeape
                Official artwork of AnnihilapeAnnihilape

                List of Primeape costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Primeape costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Primeape high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Primeape. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                PrimeapePrimeapePrimeapePrimeape

                Primeape Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueAlways furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
                YellowIt stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.
                GoldIf approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.
                SilverIt becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare.
                CrystalIt will beat up anyone who makes it mad, even if it has to chase them until the end of the world.
                Ruby, SapphireWhen PRIMEAPE becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.
                EmeraldWhen it becomes furious, its blood circulation becomes more robust, and its muscles are made stronger. But it also becomes much less intelligent.
                FireRedIt is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far.
                LeafGreenAlways furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it catches up.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder.
                HeartGoldIf approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.
                SoulSilverIt becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare.
                XIt stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.
                YIt is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far.
                Omega RubyWhen Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.
                Alpha SapphireWhen Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.
                SunIt has been known to become so angry that it dies as a result. Its face looks peaceful in death, however.
                MoonSome researchers theorize that Primeape remains angry even when inside a Poké Ball.
                Ultra SunIt will never forgive opponents who have angered it. Even after it has beaten them down until they can’t move, it never ever forgives.
                Ultra MoonThe blood vessels in its brain are sturdier than those of other Pokémon, so it can stay healthy despite its constant raging.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.