Pokemon Guide
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for its explosive temper, high Attack, strong physical coverage and evolution from Mankey. This guide covers Primeape’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Annihilape evolution information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Primeape guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Primeape is the evolved form of Mankey and evolves at Level 28. It is a fast, aggressive Fighting-type Pokemon that is known for staying furious and attacking relentlessly.
Competitive Overview
Primeape can be a useful physical attacker in some formats thanks to its Speed, Attack, Defiant and strong Fighting-type moves. It can pressure teams with Close Combat, U-turn and coverage options.
Primeape’s biggest strengths are offensive pressure, Defiant punishes, broad coverage and the modern evolution path into Annihilape. Its biggest issue is limited bulk, which can make it difficult to switch in safely.
Here are the key facts to know about Primeape, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Primeape
National Dex
#0057
Type
Fighting
Species
Pig Monkey Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
70.5 lbs / 32.0 kg
32.0 kg
Abilities
Vital Spirit, Anger Point, Defiant
Primeape has strong Attack and Speed with average bulk. It works best as an aggressive physical attacker, revenge killer or pivot depending on the game and format.
Primeape uses Fighting, Rock, Dark, Ground, Ghost and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Primeape’s most useful and recognizable moves.
Primeape’s strongest common Fighting-type attack with major damage output.
A high-critical-hit Fighting-type attack closely tied to Primeape.
Fighting-type damage that restores HP and improves staying power.
Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Strong coverage against Poison, Fire, Rock, Steel and Electric-type Pokemon.
A pivoting move that lets Primeape keep momentum.
A Ghost-type move needed for Primeape to evolve into Annihilape in supported games.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon when available.
Primeape can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Primeape’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Rock, Bug and Dark-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug, Dark
Immunity
None
None
Its abilities help it avoid sleep, punish critical hits or benefit from stat drops.
Prevents this Pokemon from falling asleep.
Maxes this Pokemon’s Attack after it is hit by a critical hit.
Raises this Pokemon’s Attack when one of its stats is lowered by an opponent.
Primeape evolves from Mankey at Level 28. In modern games, Primeape can evolve into Annihilape after using Rage Fist 20 times.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Mankey at Level 28
Stage 3
Evolves from Primeape after using Rage Fist 20 times in supported games
Primeape’s availability changes by game. It is often obtained by evolving Mankey at Level 28, though some games allow Primeape to be caught directly.
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Mankey at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Route 23. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Route 9. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Route 23, Cerulean Cave and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Route 23, Cerulean Cave and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 225 and 226. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 225 and 226. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 225 and 226. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Route 9 and Cerulean Cave. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Mankey at Level 28. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Mankey at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Mankey at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Mankey at Level 28. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Mankey at Level 28. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 225 and 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 225 and 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
North Province Areas One and Two, and West Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Violet |
North Province Areas One and Two, and West Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Appears in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC. |
| Game | Where to Find Primeape |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Primeape. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Primeape is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Primeape evolves from Mankey at Level 28.
Primeape’s abilities are Vital Spirit, Anger Point and Defiant.
Primeape’s best moves often include Close Combat, Cross Chop, Drain Punch, Rock Slide, Earthquake, U-turn, Rage Fist and Ice Punch.
Primeape can be useful as a fast physical attacker, especially with Defiant and strong Fighting-type coverage.
The most common way to get Primeape is to evolve Mankey at Level 28, though some games allow Primeape to be caught directly.
Primeape evolves into Annihilape after using Rage Fist 20 times in supported games.
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