#0057 Fighting

Primeape

Fighting-type, Generation 1. #32 in Great League.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Cloudy
Check IVs
Max CP
2,586
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 2,288
Attack
207
Defense
138
Stamina
163
Primeape Pokemon GO sprite

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

Attack 207
Defense 138
Stamina 163
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

In Great League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. In Ultra League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat.

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

LeagueRankTierWin rateMovesetIdeal 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

Mankey
Mankey 50 Candy
Primeape
Primeape 100 Candy
Annihilape
Annihilape

Family

Mankey
Mankey
Primeape
Primeape This page
Annihilape
Annihilape
Shadow forms Shadow Mankey Shadow Primeape Shadow Annihilape

Raids

In raids now
Raid tier
3-Star
Shiny
Can be shiny after the raid

Best counters against Primeape

1
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 50.7DPS 837TDO 2
Mega Alakazam
Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 48.8DPS 748TDO 3
Mega Rayquaza
Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 44.6DPS 1,081TDO 4
Shadow Tornadus (Therian)
Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 43.9DPS 660TDO 5
Shadow Toucannon
Shadow ToucannonShadow Peck490 43.6DPS 513TDO 6
Mega Gardevoir
Mega GardevoirMega ConfusionPsychic 43.6DPS 855TDO
Counters carrying Fairy, Flying, Psychic moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Primeape

Evolve from
Mankey · 50 Candy
Raids
3-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Primeape arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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?

Worth powering up
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Primeape does not rank as a raid attacker; its value is PvP, at #32 (Tier A) in Great League.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Close Combat. Karate Chop is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Primeape's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Primeape takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.

What is Primeape's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Primeape reaches 2,586 CP at level 50 and 2,288 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Primeape good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Primeape ranks #32 in Great League (Tier A, 66.10% simulated win rate) and #34 in Ultra League (Tier A, 65.60% simulated win rate).

The best IVs for Great League are 0/14/11: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.

What CP is a 100% IV Primeape?

A 15/15/15 Primeape shows 1,307 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,634 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 980 CP.

How do you get Primeape in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Mankey (50 Candy). It is a 3-Star raid boss right now (counters).

Can Primeape be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Primeape is in the game — right now from its current raid.

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