Primarina Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,618, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Primarina in Pokemon GO?

Primarina's best moveset is Charm with Moonblast, worth 19.7 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Primarina's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Primarina reaches 3,618 CP at level 50 and 3,200 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Primarina?

A 15/15/15 Primarina shows 1,829 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,286 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,371 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Charm Moonblast 19.7 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Moonblast costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Primarina takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Electric1.6× Grass1.6× Poison1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fighting0.625× Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 232

Defense 195

Stamina 190

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 Best 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 STAB Elite	Water	90	50	2.0s	45	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charm	Fairy	12	8	2	6.00	4.00
Waterfall	Water	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

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

For raids and gyms, Primarina runs Charm with Moonblast — 19.7 DPS and 394 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker. It also covers the Water slot with Waterfall and Hydro Cannon.

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.

Rankings

Where Primarina places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#18	C	19.7	394	Charm Moonblast
Water	#26	C	22.0	440	Waterfall Hydro Cannon

Evolution

Popplio 25 Candy

Brionne 100 Candy

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Primarina is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Primarina

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 37.7DPS 430TDO 2

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 34.2DPS 369TDO 3

Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 33.2DPS 95TDO 4

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 31.7DPS 458TDO 5

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 31.3DPS 429TDO 6

Mega BeedrillMega Poison JabSludge Bomb 29.1DPS 316TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Grass, Poison moves deal the most damage.

Use Primarina against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Scraggy Tier 5 #19rank

Pangoro Tier 5 #19rank

Scrafty Tier 5 #20rank

Urshifu (Single strike) Tier 5 #20rank

How to get Primarina

Evolve from: Brionne · 100 Candy

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?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

#18 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier C, 19.7 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Fairy attacker.

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 with Moonblast, worth 19.7 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Primarina's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Primarina takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass, Poison. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Water. Dragon damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Primarina's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Primarina reaches 3,618 CP at level 50 and 3,200 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Primarina?

A 15/15/15 Primarina shows 1,829 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,286 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,371 CP.

How do you get Primarina in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Brionne (100 Candy).

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