Primeape appeared in 3 Star Raid Pokémon GO, this is a great opportunity for advanced players to try and get high scores. In contrast, low-level players still have a chance to fight and grasp the fully developed combat system. With a super-efficient team of Pokémon, this raid can be easily done alone against high-level players, but may require two or more lower-level trainers. Primeape will appear as part of the new July Raid, which includes a new one Pokémon GO Fighting series. Primeape is driven by cloudy weather, making it more challenging for players if they choose to fight it at the time. Alternatively, players can get 1 Raid Pass by taking a picture of a Pokéstop in the gym every day.
Primeape is a pure fighting type and has moves that are weak to psychics, fairies and flying types, taking double damage from them. It resists damage from Bugs, Shadows, and Rocks at a rate of 1/2 times. Avoid carrying Shadow, Rock, Steel, Normal or Ice types as they take double damage from Primeape’s attacks. Taking a team full of super efficient Pokémon will guarantee an easy victory. However, Primeape can use Ice Punch, an action that deals 2x damage to flying types. Be careful when carrying these Pokémon.
The best way to counter Primeape is with a high CP Legendary Pokémon or a Mega Evolved Pokémon. Advanced options include Rayquaza, Moltres in Pokémon GO, Ho-Oh and Lugia. Psychics are one of the most abundant types in lore, so bringing along a Mewtwo, Meowth, Latios, Latias or Hoopa will guarantee quick victory. However, the Raiders probably don’t need to use these Pokémon to win easily, so look for the easier Pokémon to pick up.
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Best Counterattacks from Primeape in Pokémon GO
Best fairy counter for Primeape
- Gardevoir: Evolved from Ralts | Fast Movement – Charms, Charged Move – Bright Light
- Pig Kiss: Evolved from Poképi | Fast Movement – Charms, Charged Move – Bright Light
- Sylveon: Evolved from Eevee | Fast Movement – Charms, Charged Move – Bright Light
- Primarina: Evolved from Popplio | Fast Motion – Charisma, Charged Motion – Moonblast
Best flight counter for Primeape
- The Raptors star in Pokémon GO: Evolution from Starly | Fast Movement – Wing Attack, Charged Move – Brave Bird
- Pidgeot: Evolved from Pidgey | Fast Movement – Wing Attack, Charged Move – Brave Bird
- Honchkrow: Evolution from Dark Crow | Fast Movement – Peck, Charged Move – Sky Attack
- Braviary: Evolution from Rufflet | Fast Move – Air Slash, Charge Move – Brave Bird
Primeape’s best mental counterattack
- Alakazam: Evolution From Abra | Fast Motion – Chaos, Active Movement – Spirituality
- Espeon: Evolved from Eevee | Fast Motion – Chaos, Active Movement – Spirituality
- Slowking: Evolution from Slowpoke | Fast Motion – Chaos, Active Movement – Spirituality
- Gothitelle: Evolution from Gothita | Fast Motion – Chaos, Active Movement – Spirituality
Primeape will also evolve from Mankey when given 50 candies. Winning raids can also help with special research quests Pokémon GO.
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