Primeape
TL;DR. Primeape is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 455. Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Primeape in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Primeape reaches 2,288 CP at level 40 and 2,617 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Primeape in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Primeape across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #93 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Primeape.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Primeape, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Primeape?
Primeape is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Primeape weak to?
Primeape takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Primeape resistant to?
Primeape resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Primeape evolve?
Primeape evolves from Mankey (Level 28). Primeape evolves into Annihilape (Use move).
What generation is Primeape from?
Primeape was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0057.
What are Primeape's base stats?
Primeape has HP 65, Attack 105, Defense 60, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 455.
What are Primeape's abilities?
Primeape can have the abilities Vital Spirit, Anger Point, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.
Is Primeape legendary or mythical?
No. Primeape is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Primeape's best stat?
Primeape's highest base stat is Attack at 105, which ranks 39th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Primeape good?
Primeape has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Primeape as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Primeape is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Primeape vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Primeape | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 78 | -13 |
| Attack | 105 | 104 | +1 |
| Defense | 60 | 76 | -16 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Speed | 95 | 75 | +20 |
| Total | 455 | 467 | -12 |
Primeape appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Primeape is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Primeape in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.
Primeape appears in 22 episodes.
From EP025 (1997-09-16) through JN135 (2022-12-09).
- EP025 Primeape Goes Bananas Original 1998-10-09
- EP026 Pokémon Scent-sation! Original 1998-10-12
- EP029 The Punchy Pokémon Original 1998-10-15
- HZ036 Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner! Horizons 2024-07-22
- EP052 Princess vs. Princess Original 1999-09-04
- HZ053 Hatenna and the Otherworldly Horizons 2025-01-13
- EP058 Riddle Me This Original 1999-09-18
- EP085 Pokéball Peril Original 2000-01-15
- EP086 The Lost Lapras Original 2000-01-22
- EP136 Charizard's Burning Ambitions Original 2001-02-03
- EP157 Forest Grumps Original 2001-06-02
- EP166 Carrying On Original 2001-09-22
+ 10 more episodes
- EP173 Power Play! Original 2001-10-20
- EP233 Dues and Don'ts Original 2003-01-25
- EP250 One Trick Phony! Original 2003-05-17
- AG074 Hokey PokéBalls Advanced Generation 2005-04-16
- BW116 The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! Black & White 2013-06-08
- SM015 Rocking Clawmark Hill! Sun & Moon 2017-06-24
- SM017 Crystal-Clear Sleuthing! Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
- SM115 The Dealer of Destruction! Sun & Moon 2019-08-03
- JN132 Partners in Time! (The Finals IV: Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN135 Heroes Unite! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Primeape has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Primeape sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Primeape cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Primeape
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.