Primeape

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Pokédex / HeartGold / SoulSilver / Primeape

Learnset

Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Fling DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	TM56	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.	Open calc with this move
Focus Energy NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	PP 30 The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.	Open calc with this move
Leer NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 30 The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.	Open calc with this move
Low Kick FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	✓	—	Acc 100PP 20 A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.	Open calc with this move
Scratch NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 35
Fury Swipes NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	9	—	—	—	—	Power 18Acc 80PP 15
Karate Chop FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	13	—	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 25
Seismic Toss FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	17	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.	Open calc with this move
Screech NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	21	—	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 40 An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.	Open calc with this move
Assurance DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	25	—	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 10
Rage NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	28	—	—	—	—	Power 20Acc 100PP 20
Swagger NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	35	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Cross Chop FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	41	—	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 80PP 5
Thrash NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	47	—	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 10
Punishment DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	53	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 5 This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.	Open calc with this move
Close Combat FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	59	—	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 5
Aerial Ace FlyingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM40	—	—	—	Power 60PP 20 The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.	Open calc with this move
Attract NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Brick Break FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM31	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Bulk Up FightingStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM08	—	—	—	PP 20 The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.	Open calc with this move
Captivate NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM78	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Open calc with this move
Dig GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM28	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Double Team NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Earthquake GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM26	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 100PP 10
Endure NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM58	—	—	—	PP 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Facade NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Focus Blast FightingSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM52	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 70PP 5
Focus Punch FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM01	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 100PP 20
Frustration NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM21	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Giga Impact NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM68	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Hidden Power NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Hyper Beam NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM15	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Iron Tail SteelPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM23	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 75PP 15
Natural Gift NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM83	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Open calc with this move
Overheat FireSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM50	—	—	—	Power 130Acc 90PP 5
Payback DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM66	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 10
Poison Jab PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM84	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 20
Protect NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM17	—	—	—	PP 10 It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Rain Dance WaterStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM18	—	—	—	PP 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.	Open calc with this move
Rest PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM44	—	—	—	PP 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Open calc with this move
Return NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM27	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Rock Climb NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM08	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 85PP 20
Rock Slide RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM80	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 90PP 10
Rock Smash FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM06	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 15
Rock Tomb RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM39	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 95PP 15
Secret Power NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM43	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Sleep Talk NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM82	—	—	—	PP 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Open calc with this move
Stone Edge RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM71	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 80PP 5
Strength NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM04	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Substitute NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM90	—	—	—	PP 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	Open calc with this move
Sunny Day FireStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Taunt DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM12	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.	Open calc with this move
Thief DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM46	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 25
Thunder ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM25	—	—	—	Power 110Acc 70PP 10
Thunderbolt ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM24	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 15
Toxic PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM06	—	—	—	Acc 90PP 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Open calc with this move
U-turn BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM89	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Endeavor NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Acc 100PP 5 An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.	Open calc with this move
Fire Punch FirePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Gunk Shot PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 120Acc 80PP 5
Headbutt NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Helping Hand NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 20 A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.	Open calc with this move
Ice Punch IcePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Mud-Slap GroundSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 20Acc 100PP 10
Outrage DragonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 10
Role Play PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 10 The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.	Open calc with this move
Seed Bomb GrassPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Spite GhostStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.	Open calc with this move
Swift NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 60PP 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.	Open calc with this move
Thunder Punch ElectricPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Uproar NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Vacuum Wave FightingSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 30

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