#0057 · Gen 1 · 455 BST
Primeape
A Fighting-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 105 base Attack. Common ability: Vital Spirit.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/112/72/72/81/103
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/172/123/123/134/161
Abilities
The Pokémon is full of vitality, and that prevents it from falling asleep.
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Primeape
Primeape is a Fighting/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 455. A Fighting-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 105 base Attack. Common ability: Vital Spirit.
Best stat: Attack (105 base)
Primeape's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 105 base Attack and 95 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Vital Spirit
- Anger Point
- Defiant
How to use Primeape competitively
Open the damage calculator with Primeape selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Primeape appears in the species dropdown. Drop Primeape into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0057 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Fighting / None |
| Abilities | Vital Spirit, Anger Point, Defiant |
| Base Stat Total | 455 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 105 / 60 / 60 / 70 / 95 |