* It is capable of learning {{m|Iron Tail}} despite not having a visible tail. This may likely be due to the fact that its pre-evolution has one.
* It is capable of learning {{m|Iron Tail}} despite not having a visible tail. This may likely be due to the fact that its pre-evolution has one.
* Primeape can learn {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Fury Swipes}} despite lacking any claws, and cannot learn {{m|Cut}} though.
* Primeape can learn {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Fury Swipes}} despite lacking any claws, and cannot learn {{m|Cut}} though.
* In {{game|Platinum}}, Primeape is one of the few Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, and not introduced in Generation IV, to have a new sprite. {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Muk}}, and {{p|Registeel}} are the others.
* In {{game|Platinum}}, Primeape is one of the few Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, and not introduced in Generation IV, to have a new sprite. {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Muk}}, and {{p|Registeel}} are the others, altough the change is not so visible.
* Despite numerous Pokédex entries stating that it "beats up" foes, it is unable to learn the move {{m|Beat Up}} except by breeding.
* Despite numerous Pokédex entries stating that it "beats up" foes, it is unable to learn the move {{m|Beat Up}} except by breeding.
Primeape has a round body covered in whitish, messy fur. Primeape's ears are triangular with pink insides, its arms and legs are colored brown and the tail it had as a Mankey has dissappeared. Primeape has metal shackles on its wrists and ankles; this is probably indicative of a method of training with weights. The forepaws seem to resemble boxing gloves, alluding to its nature as a Template:Type2Pokémon.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Primeape's abilities are similar to those of its pre-evolution, Mankey, only stronger. When Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, Primeape's muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time. Since Primeape is a fully evolved Pokémon, it is capable of using Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Primeape are easily angered. Even the slightest glance of eye contact will make it furious. If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep. A Primeape will chase anyone that makes it upset and won't give up until it catches it quarry.
In Primeape Goes Bananas, a Mankey steals Ash's hat. Later in the episode, thanks to Team Rocket, Mankey gets angry and evolves into a Primeape. Ash's Charmander battles the Primeape and Ash catches it.
Other
In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, a Primeape was causing problems for a small town along with a Mankey and a Tyrogue. A Trainer named Kiyo was able to capture the Tyrogue, and the Mankey and Primeape joined up with him.
When Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.
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It is capable of learning Iron Tail despite not having a visible tail. This may likely be due to the fact that its pre-evolution has one.
Primeape can learn Scratch and Fury Swipes despite lacking any claws, and cannot learn Cut though.
In Pokémon Platinum, Primeape is one of the few Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, and not introduced in Generation IV, to have a new sprite. Meowth, Oddish, Hitmonlee, Ninetales, Muk, and Registeel are the others, altough the change is not so visible.
Despite numerous Pokédex entries stating that it "beats up" foes, it is unable to learn the move Beat Up except by breeding.
Origin
Considering its pig-like nose, its coloring, and tendency to fly into a rage if eye contact is made, Primeape has much in common with baboons.
Name origin
Primeape's name may be a combination of prime and ape. It is also likely that its name is a play on the word primate. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 怒り猿, angry monkey.
In other languages
German: Rasaff - From rasend (raging) and Affe (monkey).
French: Colossinge - From colosse (colossus) and singe (monkey).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Payapa Berry (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Primeape images on Bulbagarden Archives.
