Primeape
Fighting-type, Generation 1. #32 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Great League
- Karate Chop Close Combat 66.10% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Karate Chop is an Elite TM move. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Primeape takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 508
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,307 CP
Primeape moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Karate Chop Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat Best STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Cross Chop STAB Elite | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Rage Fist Elite | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Karate Chop | Fighting | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Rage Fist | Ghost | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. In Ultra League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Cross Chop, Rage Fist are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Primeape places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #32 | A | 66.10% | Karate Chop Close Combat | 0/14/11 |
| Ultra League | #34 | A | 65.60% | Karate Chop Close Combat | 5/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Primeape raid guide
Best counters against Primeape
How to get Primeape
- Evolve from
- Mankey · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Primeape knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 56 | 1,977 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,141 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,270 | 1,340 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,580 | 1,667 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,270 | 1,340 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 960 | 1,013 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,270 | 1,340 |
Is Primeape good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Primeape does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier A spot at #32 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Attack is its highest stat (207), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Primeape deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 170 |
| Lv 4 | 239 |
| Lv 5 | 308 |
| Lv 6 | 377 |
| Lv 7 | 446 |
| Lv 8 | 515 |
| Lv 9 | 584 |
| Lv 10 | 653 |
| Lv 11 | 719 |
| Lv 12 | 784 |
| Lv 13 | 850 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 915 |
| Lv 15 | 980 |
| Lv 16 | 1,046 |
| Lv 17 | 1,111 |
| Lv 18 | 1,176 |
| Lv 19 | 1,242 |
| Lv 20 | 1,307 |
| Lv 21 | 1,372 |
| Lv 22 | 1,438 |
| Lv 23 | 1,503 |
| Lv 24 | 1,569 |
| Lv 25 | 1,634 |
| Lv 26 | 1,699 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,765 |
| Lv 28 | 1,830 |
| Lv 29 | 1,896 |
| Lv 30 | 1,961 |
| Lv 31 | 1,994 |
| Lv 32 | 2,026 |
| Lv 33 | 2,059 |
| Lv 34 | 2,092 |
| Lv 35 | 2,124 |
| Lv 36 | 2,157 |
| Lv 37 | 2,190 |
| Lv 38 | 2,222 |
| Lv 39 | 2,255 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,288 |
| Lv 41 | 2,317 |
| Lv 42 | 2,346 |
| Lv 43 | 2,375 |
| Lv 44 | 2,405 |
| Lv 45 | 2,435 |
| Lv 46 | 2,465 |
| Lv 47 | 2,495 |
| Lv 48 | 2,525 |
| Lv 49 | 2,556 |
| Lv 50 | 2,586 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0057
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 32.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0057_POKEMON_PRIMEAPE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Primeape in Pokemon GO?
Primeape's best moveset is Karate Chop (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Primeape's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Primeape takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Primeape's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Primeape reaches 2,586 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,288 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Primeape good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Primeape is ranked #32 (Tier A) in Great League with a 66.10% win rate. Primeape is ranked #34 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 65.60% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/14/11 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Primeape bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Primeape?
A perfect 15/15/15 Primeape shows 1,307 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,634 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.
Is Shadow Primeape better than regular Primeape?
Shadow Primeape deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Primeape in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Mankey (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Primeape be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Primeape 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.