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Primeape
Primeape
Pig Monkey Pokémon
No. 57
HT1m
WT32kg
Lv. 28
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Primeape

SUN

It has been known to become so angry that it dies as a result. Its face looks peaceful in death, however.

MOON

Some researchers theorize that Primeape remains angry even when inside a Poké Ball.

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Machine
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primeape

Encounters:

8
Karate Chop
fighting
Physical
50
100
25
--
The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
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Final Gambit
fighting
Special
--
100
5
--
The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
22
Cross Chop
fighting
Physical
100
80
5
--
The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.
35
Thrash
normal
Physical
120
100
10
--
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
39
Close Combat
fighting
Physical
120
100
5
100
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
30
Punishment
dark
Physical
--
100
5
--
The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.
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Leer
normal
Status
--
100
30
100
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
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Scratch
normal
Physical
40
100
35
--
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
5
Fury Swipes
normal
Physical
18
80
15
--
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
12
Pursuit
dark
Physical
40
100
20
--
The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
48
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Physical
75
100
10
--
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
44
Screech
normal
Status
--
85
40
--
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
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Thunder
electric
Special
110
70
10
30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
53
Outrage
dragon
Physical
120
100
10
--
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
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Thunderbolt
electric
Special
90
100
15
10
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Rage
normal
Physical
20
100
20
--
As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
--
Low Kick
fighting
Physical
--
100
20
--
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
15
Seismic Toss
fighting
Physical
--
100
20
--
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
--
Focus Energy
normal
Status
--
--
30
--
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
26
Assurance
dark
Physical
60
100
10
--
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
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Fling
dark
Physical
--
100
10
--
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
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Earthquake
ground
Physical
100
100
10
--
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
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Rock Slide
rock
Physical
75
90
10
30
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
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Thief
dark
Physical
60
100
25
--
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
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Overheat
fire
Special
130
90
5
100
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
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U Turn
bug
Physical
70
100
20
--
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
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Stone Edge
rock
Physical
100
80
5
--
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
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Bulk Up
fighting
Status
--
--
20
--
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
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Poison Jab
poison
Physical
80
100
20
30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
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Payback
dark
Physical
50
100
10
--
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
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Focus Blast
fighting
Special
120
70
5
10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.