#0057
— Pig Monkey Pokémon
Primeape
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Primeape is a fighting-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 455 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 95) and a physical attacking profile. Its Vital Spirit ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Primeape. Build around what Primeape actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Primeape takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Primeape into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (105)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (60)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 95)
- BST
- 455 (typical for the format)
Primeape is a fighting-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 455 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 95) and a physical attacking profile. Its Vital Spirit ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Primeape. Build around what Primeape actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Primeape
Primeape is the Pig Monkey Pokémon a Fighting type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 455 with Vital Spirit or Anger Point as abilities.
What is Primeape weak to?
Primeape is a Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock, Dark.
How to counter Primeape
To counter Primeape in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Flying or Psychic or Fairy moves and can withstand its Fighting STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Primeape in competitive teams
Primeape can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Primeape on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
