Competitive Information for Primarina [Scarlet/Violet]
Water / Fairy
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Water attacks.
This Pokemon's sound-based moves become Water type.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Primarina? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Primarina, a terrific Pokémon with Water and Fairy attributes! Primarina is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. It is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison-typed attacks. Want to master Primarina's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Surf / Sparkling Aria
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
Primarina is a noteworthy Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with forceful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Primarina? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Surf
- Dazzling Gleam / Misty Explosion
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Primarina is a decent Special Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Misty Explosion is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Fairy-type move (Primarina faints. Primarina on misty terrain: 1.5x power).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Primarina is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Water or Fairy ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and boosts Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and increases Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and raises Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and raises Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Primarina
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Surf / Hyper Voice
- Psychic / Psychic Noise
- Ice Beam
Primarina is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special TERA-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic Noise is a special 75-base power Psychic-type move (for 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and boosts Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and increases Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and raises Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Psychic / Psychic Noise
Primarina is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and boosts Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic Noise is a special 75-base power Psychic-type move (for 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Primarina
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Surf / Hyper Voice
- Psychic / Psychic Noise
Primarina is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic Noise is a special 75-base power Psychic-type move (for 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and boosts Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Primarina
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Surf / Sparkling Aria
- Ice Beam / Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Primarina is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Primarina
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Surf / Hyper Voice
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Psychic
Primarina is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Primarina cannot move next turn).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and increases Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Primarina
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Psychic / Tera Blast
- Surf / Sparkling Aria
- Ice Beam
Primarina is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and raises Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Primarina
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Sparkling Aria / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Psychic
Primarina is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Sparkling Aria) and increases Primarina's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Water moveset for Primarina
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Liquid Voice
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Sparkling Aria
- Misty Explosion / Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Primarina is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Primarina's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Primarina's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Voice, Primarina's sound-based moves become water type.
◆ Sparkling Aria is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (the target is cured of its burn).
◆ Misty Explosion is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Fairy-type move (Primarina faints. Primarina on misty terrain: 1.5x power).
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Primarina can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Primarina.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Primarina can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Primarina
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Whirlpool + Perish song
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Torrent + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Aqua Jet, Baby-Doll Eyes
Moves that boost Primarina's stats
- Amnesia
- Calm Mind
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Primarina
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Cannon
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
Common Effort Values for Primarina in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Primarina's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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