Primeape (#057)
Primeape (#057) is a Fighting-type Pig monkey Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Primeape isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Mankey at level 28. It evolves from Mankey at level 28 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (105), and its base stat total of 385 ranks #59 of 151.

- National No.
- #057
- Type
- Fighting
- Category
- Pig monkey Pokémon
- Height
- 3′03″ (1.0 m)
- Weight
- 71.0 lb (32.2 kg)
- Catch rate
- 75 of 255
- Base EXP
- 149
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Perpetually furious and stubborn, Primeape will chase down its target relentlessly and refuse to give up until it is caught.
Where to find Primeape in Pokémon Red
Primeape isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Mankey at level 28.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | #53 of 151 | |
| Attack | 105 | #16 of 151 | |
| Defense | 60 | #83 of 151 | |
| Special | 60 | #85 of 151 | |
| Speed | 95 | #25 of 151 | |
| Total | 385 | #59 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Primeape
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Flying Psychic |
| ½× (resists) | Bug Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Karate Chop | Normal | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 15 | Karate Chop | Normal | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 27 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 37 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Primeape in Pokémon Red?
Primeape isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Mankey at level 28.
What type is Primeape?
Primeape is Fighting type. It takes double damage from Flying and Psychic.
Does Primeape evolve?
Primeape is the final form: it evolves from Mankey at level 28.
What moves does Primeape learn?
Primeape starts with Scratch, Leer, Karate Chop, and Fury Swipes and learns Karate Chop (Lv 15), Fury Swipes (Lv 21), Focus Energy (Lv 27), Seismic Toss (Lv 37), and Thrash (Lv 46) by leveling up. It can learn 25 TMs and HMs.
What are Primeape's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 105, Defense 60, Special 60, Speed 95, for a total of 385.