Shadow Primeape Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Primeape in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Primeape
Shadow Primeape is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fighting typing. Shadow Primeape's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Primeape can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Shadow Primeape is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Shadow Primeape resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Catching Shadow Primeape: After defeating Shadow Primeape, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1270 and 1340 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1580-1667 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Primeape from raids will have exactly 1340 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainers to beat Shadow Primeape?
Shadow Primeape can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Shadow Primeape weak to?
Shadow Primeape is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Primeape be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Primeape's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Primeape from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Primeape from raids will have 1340 CP at level 20, or 1667 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1270. If you see 1340 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Primeape worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Primeape is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Shadow Primeape?
For the best moveset for Shadow Primeape itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Primeape stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Shadow Primeape in raids?
Shadow Primeape is weather boosted during cloudy weather. When boosted, Shadow Primeape is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1580-1667 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.