# Primeape - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primeape in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Primeape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Primeape
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 96.779%
- **Ice Punch**: 89.345%
- **Brick Break**: 87.136%
- **Poison Jab**: 52.118%
- **Thunder Punch**: 33.136%
- **Earthquake**: 12.044%
- **Close Combat**: 10.816%
- **Other**: 18.625%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 89.416%
- **Anger Point**: 10.451%
- **Vital Spirit**: 0.134%

## Common Items
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 88.955%
- **Salac Berry**: 8.087%
- **Other**: 2.958%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 78.469%
- **Tapu Lele**: 75.653%
- **Gothitelle**: 75.066%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 68.670%
- **Volcarona**: 66.522%
- **Flygon**: 15.910%

## FAQ for Primeape in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Primeape?
The most common moves for Primeape are Rock Slide, Ice Punch, Brick Break, Poison Jab. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Primeape?
Primeape is frequently paired with Greninja, Tapu Lele, Gothitelle, Venusaur-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Primeape?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Primeape?
The top build for Primeape features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 91.296% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primeape?
Primeape is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (89.416%) and the item **Adrenaline Orb** (88.955%).

### What is the most common role for Primeape?
Based on common item usage (Adrenaline Orb), Primeape often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Primeape?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Primeape on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Primeape) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Primeape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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