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Pokemon GO Primeape: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Pokemon GO Primeape's best moveset, counters, and competitive viability will be of interest to players as the focus has shifted to the Mankey family, owing to the November 2024 Community Day. The creature has been in the game since launch and has gone through multiple changes in terms of movesets over the years.

With the addition of Rage Fist to its moveset, you might be wondering what the best moves for the Pig Monkey Pokemon are. This article goes over Pokemon GO Primeape's best moveset, counters, and whether it is worth using in PvP and PvE arenas.

Pokemon GO Primeape best moveset

Primeape using Rage Fist (Image via TPC)
Primeape using Rage Fist (Image via TPC)

Pokemon GO Primeape best PvP moveset

  • Fast Attack: Karate Chop [Might require an Elite Fast TM]
  • Charged Attacks: Rage Fist and Close Combat

Pokemon GO Primeape best PvE moveset

  • Fast Attack: Counter
  • Charged Attack: Cross Chop

Also read: Pokemon GO players reportedly found "trick" to encounter Galarian Birds

Is Primeape good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Primeape in Pokemon GO PvP

The addition of Rage Fist has shot Primeape up to the level of top meta in the Great League and the Ultra League. It is a super-fast glass cannon in the former, while it gains some bulk in the latter.

Also read: Is Primeape with Rage Fist good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Primeape in Pokemon GO PvE

Primeape is not a suitable pick for Raid battles, where it is outclassed by several other Fighting-type Pokemon. It can work out as a decent Fighting-type attacker for Gym battles, but that is where its utility ends.

Pokemon GO Primeape: All moves and stats

Primeape in the anime (Image via TPC)
Primeape in the anime (Image via TPC)

The Fast Attacks that Primeape can learn in Niantic's mobile game are:

  • Counter
  • Karate Chop
  • Low Kick

This creature can learn these Charged Attacks:

  • Cross Chop
  • Ice Punch
  • Night Slash
  • Low Sweep
  • Rage Fist [Community Day move; might require an Elite Charged TM]

Base Stats:

  • Attack: 207
  • Defense: 138
  • Stamina: 163
  • Max CP: 2,586

Also read: Is Annihilape with Rage Fist good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Pokemon GO Primeape's strengths and weaknesses

Primeape has four resistances, which are:

  • Bug
  • Dark
  • Rock

This Pocket Monster's weaknesses are:

  • Fairy
  • Ghost
  • Psychic
  • Flying

The elemental types that Primeape can hit for super-effective damage with its STAB attacks are:

  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Dark
  • Ice

Also read: How to evolve Primeape into Annihilape on Pokemon GO Mankey Community Day

Best counters to Primeape in Pokemon GO

Great League counters: Serperior, Jumpluff, Clodsire, Azumarill, Wigglytuff, Charjabug

Ultra League counters: Venusaur, Nidoqueen, Annihilape, Malamar, Galarian Weezing, Cresselia

PvE counters:

  • Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
  • Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
  • Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
  • Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
  • Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  • Mega Gardevoir with Confusion and Psychic
  • Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast

Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

  • Ditto disguises
  • Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
  • Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
  • Sierra counters
  • Cliff counters
  • Arlo counters
  • Giovanni counters
  • Team GO Rocket Grunts

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