Where can I find Primeape in Polished Crystal?

Primeape can be found in 15 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Primeape?

Primeape is a fighting-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Primeape learn in Polished Crystal?

Primeape can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Primeapein Pokémon Polished Crystal

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Pig Monkey Pokémon

It will beat up anyone who makes it mad, even if it has to chase them until the end of the world.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#146 Johto Dex · #057 National

Abilities

Gorilla Tactics(Primary)

Boosts Attack, but allows one move.

Anger Point(Secondary)

Maxes Attack after a critical hit.

Defiant(Hidden)

Boosts Attack when stats are lowered.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

149

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

Keeberry(5%)

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Mankey

Base form

→

Primeape

Level up Mankey to Lv. 28

→

Annihilape

Level up Primeape knowing Outrage

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How to Obtain

Primeape can be found in Cerulean Cave 1F (uncommon), in Route 9 (uncommon) in the morning and day-time, and in Route 23 (rare) in the morning and day-time, among three other areas. Wild ones range from level 24 to 66.

Wild Encounters (11)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Primeape.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
RageRage	normal		20	100	20
RageRage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	OutrageLevel: 1Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
1	OutrageLevel: 1Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	fighting	1	100	20
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
5	Fury StrikesLevel: 5Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
5	Fury StrikesLevel: 5Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
8	Karate ChopLevel: 8Karate Chop	fighting	50	100	25
8	Karate ChopLevel: 8Karate Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
12	PursuitLevel: 12Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
12	PursuitLevel: 12Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
15	Seismic TossLevel: 15Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
15	Seismic TossLevel: 15Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
19	SwaggerLevel: 19Swagger	normal	0	85	15
19	SwaggerLevel: 19Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
22	Cross ChopLevel: 22Cross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
22	Cross ChopLevel: 22Cross Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
26	ReversalLevel: 26Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
26	ReversalLevel: 26Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
30	Feint AttackLevel: 30Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
30	Feint AttackLevel: 30Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	normal	120	100	10
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
39	Close CombatLevel: 39Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
39	Close CombatLevel: 39Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
44	ScreechLevel: 44Screech	normal	0	85	40
44	ScreechLevel: 44Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
48	Gunk ShotLevel: 48Gunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
48	Gunk ShotLevel: 48Gunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.
53	OutrageLevel: 53Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
53	OutrageLevel: 53Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	100	40
ForesightForesight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Gunk ShotGunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
Gunk ShotGunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Primeape. Use these types to counter it effectively.

flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Primeape resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

bug0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Primeape, either offensively or defensively.

Primeapein Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry