#57 Primeape
Primeape Raid Counter Guide
Table of Contents
Pokemon Ratings
| PvE Attacker Rating | |
|---|---|
| PvP Attacker Rating | |
| Defense Tier |
Pokemon Stats
Pokemon Family
Movesets Grades
PvE Grades
| Quick | Charge | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Counter |
Close Combat |
A
|
B
|
Counter |
Cross Chop |
A
|
B
|
Low Kick |
Close Combat |
B
|
C
|
Counter |
Low Sweep |
B
|
A
|
Low Kick |
Cross Chop |
B
|
C
|
Karate Chop |
Cross Chop |
B
|
B
|
Counter |
Night Slash |
C
|
A
|
Karate Chop |
Night Slash |
C
|
B
|
Karate Chop |
Low Sweep |
C
|
B
|
Grade Key
| Legacy Moveset | |
| Sub-optimal moveset with zero viability |
Offensive Moves Explanation
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Counter is clearly superior to Low Kick and Karate Chop due to having a higher power and minimal extra cast time.
-
Close Combat is superior to Low Sweep due to the damage disparity.
-
Cross Chop, a legacy move, is a good consideration if you’re lucky.
- Night Slash isn’t an effective move for Primeape on offense. Use your TM here.
Defensive Moves Explanation
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Counter is Primeape’s best fast move on defense for its high base damage.
-
Night Slash counters Primeape’s common Psychic-type weakness and is optimal for defense.
-
Low Sweep is Primeape’s next best charge move on defense due to low energy cost. Cross Chop requires more energy, but is harder to react to.
-
Close Combat takes too long to charge for effective usage.
Rating Explanation
Primeape is a Machamp substitute with passable Atk but no bulk to speak of. Though the Fighting type is in high demand, type effectiveness isn’t enough to compensate for Primeape’s disappointing stats.
Charge Moves
Legacy Fast Moves
Legacy Charge Moves
Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost
| Candy | 50 |
|---|---|
| Stardust | 50,000 |
Other
| Female Ratio | 50.0 % |
| Male Ratio | 50.0 % |
| Flee Rate | 6.0 % |
| Buddy Distance | 3 km |
| Capture Rate | 20.0 % |
Pokemon Type Chart
Vulnerable
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
Resistant
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
Raid Boss Catch Rate
Fighting Medal
| Normal | Nice! | Great! | Excellent! | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Berry | - | 21.19% | 24.03% | 30.04% | 35.22% |
| Curve | 33.29% | 37.21% | 45.57% | 52.21% | |
| Razz Berry | - | 30.04% | 33.66% | 41.54% | 47.91% |
| Curve | 45.57% | 50.24% | 59.77% | 66.99% | |
| Golden Razz Berry | - | 44.86% | 49.60% | 59.10% | 66.25% |
| Curve | 63.69% | 68.75% | 78.10% | 84.22% |










