Competitive Information for Primeape [Ruby/Sapphire]
Fighting
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Primeape? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Primeape, an extraordinary Pokémon known for its Fighting typing! It's to see Primeape show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Flying and Psychic. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Primeape's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Karate Chop / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Dig
- Rock Slide
In single battles, Primeape is known as a brilliant Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical attacks. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Primeape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Primeape recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Vital Spirit, Primeape cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Primeape? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Rock Slide
- Karate Chop / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
Primeape is a superb Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Primeape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Primeape recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Vital Spirit, Primeape cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Karate Chop is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fighting-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Primeape can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Primeape.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Primeape can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Primeape
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Primeape's stats
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
- Meditate
- Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Primeape
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Primeape in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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