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Primarina

PrimarinaWater Fairy
  • rain
  • cloudy
Primarina is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Primarina is a Water and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,200 CP and is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Cannon. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Primarina Stats and Max CP

232 ATK
195 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3618 CP
Lvl 40
3200 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2286 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1829 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1371 CP

Primarina's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Primarina PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Primarina is the final stage of one of the Alolan starters. As a Water and Fairy-type, Primarina is a fantastic raid attacker, fitting well into both roles.

As a Water-type raid attacker, Primarina makes use of Waterfall and Hydro Cannon and is strong against Ground, Rock, and Fire-types.
On the other hand, as a Fairy-type raid attacker, Primarina is best with Charm and Moonblast and is strong against Fighting, Dragon, and Dark-types.

Primarina PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Other Water-type starters, such as Swampert and Feraligatr, have done exceedingly well in the Great League thanks to their Community Day move, Hydro Cannon. Unfortunately, Primarina has not had the same luck.

This is because, like the other two, Primarina is fairly frail in the Great League. However, unlike them, Primarina only has heavy damage-dealing, low energy-generating Charged Attacks. While Swampert and Feraligatr succeed by being spammy with their Charged Attacks, Primarina cannot replicate that.

A single moveset update might change this. For now, Primarina’s best moveset is Charm or Waterfall for Fast Attacks and Hydro Cannon and Dazzling Gleam for Charged Attacks.

🟡 Ultra League

Primarina performs better in the Ultra League, but it remains more of a spice pick. It has better stats and useful targets, such as Giratina (Altered), Guzzlord, and Greninja. However, it is still slow to reach its Charged Attacks and faces direct competition from the much-preferred Tapu Fini.

🟣 Master League

Contrary to its performance in the other leagues, Primarina is fantastic in the Master League. It is one of the select few non-legendary Pokémon that excel in the Open Master League, where slow, heavy-damage-dealing attacks are more effective.

Primarina is incredibly flexible in this league, thanks to its Water and Fairy typing, which offers many useful matchups. Notably, Primarina can even defeat Zygarde (Complete Forme), the Pokémon with the highest base stat total in the entire game.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#258
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#108
WaterWater-type
#19
FairyFairy-type
#24
Great LeagueGreat League
#243
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#47
Master LeagueMaster League
#45

Primarina Type Chart

Primarina takes increased damage from:Primarina takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Primarina takes reduced damage from:Primarina takes reduced damage from:

DragonDragon39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Primarina best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Hydro Cannon

Water
WaterWaterfall
WaterHydro Cannon
Primarina's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Cannon, with 15.02 DPS and 340.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Primarina ranks #19 (A Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Charm + Moonblast

Fairy
FairyCharm
FairyMoonblast
Primarina's best Fairy-type moveset is Charm / Moonblast, with 12.35 DPS and 279.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Primarina ranks #24 (B Tier) as a Fairy attacker with that moveset.
1.FairyCharmWaterHydro Cannon13.7115.18343.8
2.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Cannon13.5715.02340.2
3.FairyCharmWaterSparkling Aria13.0114.40326.2
4.WaterWaterfallWaterSparkling Aria12.9314.32324.4
5.FairyCharmWaterHydro Pump11.6412.89291.9
6.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Pump11.5612.80289.9
7.FairyCharmPsychicPsychic11.4112.63286.1
8.WaterWaterfallPsychicPsychic11.3212.54284.1
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • FairyCharm20111.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Charm
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8

    Effects
    Charm has no special effects.
    See Charm details page ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

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

Charged Attacks

  • FairyDisarming Voice70334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Disarming Voice
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.3s - 3.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Disarming Voice has no special effects.
    See Disarming Voice details page ↗
  • FairyMoonblast1301004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Moonblast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Moonblast details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Cannon *90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy40

    Effects
    Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
    See Hydro Cannon details page ↗
  • WaterSparkling Aria85333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sparkling Aria
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Sparkling Aria has no special effects.
    See Sparkling Aria details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Primarina CP Chart

CP Chart

Primarina reaches a maximum of 3,200 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,748–1,829 CP, rising to 2,186–2,286 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,311–1,371 CP.

Max CPMax CP3200 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1311 CP - 1371 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1748 CP - 1829 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1748 CP - 1829 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2186 CP - 2286 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
145 CP2141 CP3238 CP
4335 CP5431 CP6528 CP
7624 CP8721 CP9818 CP
10914 CP111006 CP121097 CP
131189 CP141280 CP151371 CP
161463 CP171554 CP181646 CP
191737 CP201829 CP211920 CP
222011 CP232103 CP242194 CP
252286 CP262377 CP272469 CP
282560 CP292652 CP302743 CP
312789 CP322835 CP332880 CP
342926 CP352972 CP363018 CP
373063 CP383109 CP393155 CP
403200 CP413241 CP423282 CP
433323 CP443364 CP453406 CP
463448 CP473490 CP483533 CP
493575 CP503618 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#730
Height1.8 m
Weight44 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PopplioPopplio
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
BrionneBrionne
BrionneBrionne
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
PrimarinaPrimarina
  • Popplio evolves into Brionne which costs 25 Candy.
  • Brionne evolves into Primarina which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Primarina

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Primarina's Water and Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Primarina.

Water Water

Fairy Fairy

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Primarina Candy296 Primarina Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Primarina Candy10 Primarina Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Primarina Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Primarina Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Primarina Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Primarina Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Primarina Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Primarina Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Primarina Candy-

Primarina Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Primarina from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Primarina in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Primarina family

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

PopplioPopplio
BrionneBrionne
PrimarinaPrimarina

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PrimarinaPrimarinaPrimarinaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPrimarinaPrimarina
0.88 m0.9 m1.8 m2.7 m2.79 m

Primarina's height ranges from 0.88 m to 2.79 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Primarina in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.882 m0.9 m
2′11″2′11″
XS0.9 m1.8 m
2′11″5′11″
M1.35 m2.25 m
4′05″7′05″
XL2.25 m2.7 m
7′05″8′10″
XXL2.7 m2.79 m
8′10″9′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Primarina

Primarina high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Primarina Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

PrimarinaPrimarinaPrimarinaPrimarina

Primarina Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt controls its water balloons with song. The melody is learned from others of its kind and is passed down from one generation to the next.
MoonIts singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon’s Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs.
Ultra SunTo Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing.
Ultra MoonAlso known as a songstress, it has a fantastical look on moonlit nights when it leads its colony in song.
SwordWith its mouth, it makes sonic waves that sound like beautiful singing. It uses the sonic waves to control its water balloons.
ShieldFor Primarina, every battle’s a stage. Its singing and the dancing of its balloons will mesmerize the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Primarina’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Fairy-type Pokémon, Primarina is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

What are the best moves for Primarina in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Primarina in Pokémon GO are Charm and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.177 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 343.756.

How does Primarina perform in Raids?

Primarina is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Primarina rank as a Water-type attacker?

Primarina is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #19. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Primarina rank as a Fairy-type attacker?

Primarina is a B-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #24 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Primarina?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Primarina: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.

What is Primarina’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Primarina’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3200 CP and 3618 CP at Level 50.

Can Primarina be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Primarina can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Primarina Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Primarina cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.