Primeape (Pokémon)

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Primeape オコリザル Okorizaru #057
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Pig Monkey Pokémon
Abilities Vital Spirit or Anger Point Anger Point Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #057 Johto #135 Hoenn #244 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 70.5 lbs. Imperial 32.0 kg Metric 70.5 lbs./32.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 149 Battle Exp.: 1491*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Primeape (Japanese: オコリザル Okorizaru) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Primeape has a round body covered in whitish, messy fur. Primeape's arms and legs are colored brown. Primeape has metal shackles on its wrists and ankles. The forepaws seem to resemble boxing gloves, alluding to its nature as a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Primeape's abilities are similar to those of its pre-evolution, Mankey, only stronger. 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. A Primeape will chase anyone that makes it upset and won't give up until it catches it quarry.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Primeape can be found in vibrant forests or in mountains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Ash'sPrimeape.gif

Ash's Primeape wearing Ash's hat.

Both Ash Ketchum and Butch have or have had a Primeape. Ash left his Primeape behind in Kanto with Anthony to become a champion fighter.

Wobbu-palooza featured a Primeape belonging to a Festival Crasher.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, a Primeape was causing problems for a small town along with its pre-evolution and a Tyrogue. A trainer named Kiyo was able to capture the Tyrogue, and the Mankey and Primeape joined up with him.

In the manga

Chuck owns a Primeape, seen in Template:PSV working out with him and his Poliwrath. Together with Poliwrath, it used DynamicPunch to reveal Suicune's presence in the ocean off the Cianwood coast.

In the TCG

Main article: Primeape (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught. Blue Yellow It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult. Stadium When enraged, it gives chase endlessly. Because it is impossible to tell what made it angry, there is no soothing it.
Generation II Gold If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep. Silver It becomes wildly furious if it even senses someone looking at it. It chases anyone that meets its glare. Crystal It will beat up anyone who makes it mad, even if it has to chase them until the end of the world. Stadium 2 If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald When it becomes furious, its blood circulation becomes more robust, and its muscles are made stronger. But it also becomes much less intelligent. FireRed It is always outrageously furious. If it gives chase, it will tenaciously track the target no matter how far. LeafGreen Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it catches up.
Generation IV Diamond It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder. Pearl It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Mankey Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Route 23
Generation II Gold Silver Few Route 9 (Gold only) Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Few Route 23, Cerulean Cave, and Victory Road Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Routes 225 and 226 (Poké Radar) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 13 Forever Level 62 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Mankey
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Asoheru Building Asoheru Tower

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Pay Day TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM35 Metronome TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM09 Psych Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM41 ThunderPunch TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Fire Punch HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM50 Overheat HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Bulk Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM50 Overheat TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Beat Up			Sneasel
Close Combat			Mankey, Primeape Zangoose Monferno, Infernape Lucario
Counter			Slakoth, Slaking
Foresight*			Farfetch'd
Meditate			Smeargle
Revenge			Weavile
Reversal			Growlithe Vigoroth Lucario**
Rock Slide			Camerupt
SmellingSalt*			Spinda
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **This move must have been learned before evolution.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mega Kick			FR	LG	E
Mega Punch			FR	LG	E
Metronome			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Rock Slide			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
DynamicPunch					E
Defense Curl					E
Endure					E
Fire Punch					E
Ice Punch					E
Mud-Slap					E
Psych Up					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E
ThunderPunch					E

Special Moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 34+	Purified moves
Shadow Storm	File:Box xd 057.png	Helping Hand	Normal
Shadow Rush		Cross Chop	Fighting
--		Focus Energy	Normal
--		Reversal	Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Primeape images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• It is capable of learning Iron Tail despite not having a visible tail.

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
• French: Colossinge - Colosse means colossus, singe means monkey.
• Korean: 성원숭 Seongwonsung
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 火爆猴 - literally 'fire explosive monkey'

Related articles

• Ash's Primeape

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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