Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Charm Hydro Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Primarina takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 617
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,829 CP
Primarina moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Best STAB | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Waterfall STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice STAB | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Moonblast STAB | Fairy | 130 | 100 | 4.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Sparkling Aria STAB | Water | 85 | 33 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 2.58 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Moonblast | Fairy | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sparkling Aria | Water | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Charm builds energy fastest (7.3 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Raids
- Status
- Primarina is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Primarina
Use Primarina against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Primarina
- Evolve from
- Brionne · 100 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 81 | 2,766 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 81 | 2,995 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,792 | 1,874 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,229 | 2,332 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,792 | 1,874 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,355 | 1,417 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,792 | 1,874 |
Is Primarina good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Primarina has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (232), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 45 |
| Lv 2 | 141 |
| Lv 3 | 238 |
| Lv 4 | 335 |
| Lv 5 | 431 |
| Lv 6 | 528 |
| Lv 7 | 624 |
| Lv 8 | 721 |
| Lv 9 | 818 |
| Lv 10 | 914 |
| Lv 11 | 1,006 |
| Lv 12 | 1,097 |
| Lv 13 | 1,189 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,280 |
| Lv 15 | 1,371 |
| Lv 16 | 1,463 |
| Lv 17 | 1,554 |
| Lv 18 | 1,646 |
| Lv 19 | 1,737 |
| Lv 20 | 1,829 |
| Lv 21 | 1,920 |
| Lv 22 | 2,011 |
| Lv 23 | 2,103 |
| Lv 24 | 2,194 |
| Lv 25 | 2,286 |
| Lv 26 | 2,377 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,469 |
| Lv 28 | 2,560 |
| Lv 29 | 2,652 |
| Lv 30 | 2,743 |
| Lv 31 | 2,789 |
| Lv 32 | 2,835 |
| Lv 33 | 2,880 |
| Lv 34 | 2,926 |
| Lv 35 | 2,972 |
| Lv 36 | 3,018 |
| Lv 37 | 3,063 |
| Lv 38 | 3,109 |
| Lv 39 | 3,155 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,200 |
| Lv 41 | 3,241 |
| Lv 42 | 3,282 |
| Lv 43 | 3,323 |
| Lv 44 | 3,364 |
| Lv 45 | 3,406 |
| Lv 46 | 3,448 |
| Lv 47 | 3,490 |
| Lv 48 | 3,533 |
| Lv 49 | 3,575 |
| Lv 50 | 3,618 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0730
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 44.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0730_POKEMON_PRIMARINA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Primarina in Pokemon GO?
Primarina's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Primarina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Primarina takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass, Poison-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Primarina's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Primarina reaches 3,618 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,200 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Primarina?
A perfect 15/15/15 Primarina shows 1,829 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,286 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Primarina in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Brionne (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Primarina be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Primarina depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.