#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.
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Primeape is a Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock, Dark.
- Flying2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
Primeape has no type immunities.
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.
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Primeape's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
