# Primarina - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Primarina builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Primarina Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Primarina)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Primarina
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Poison (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 77.116%
- **Psychic Noise**: 72.147%
- **Flip Turn**: 52.377%
- **Hydro Pump**: 46.279%
- **Calm Mind**: 27.537%
- **Draining Kiss**: 26.483%
- **Substitute**: 24.530%
- **Scald**: 23.570%
- **Sparkling Aria**: 12.989%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 12.649%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 79.211%
- **Liquid Voice**: 20.789%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 53.007%
- **Leftovers**: 26.187%
- **Choice Specs**: 17.914%
- **Other**: 2.893%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 55.561%
- **Alomomola**: 49.654%
- **Gholdengo**: 49.033%
- **Garchomp**: 38.067%
- **Terapagos**: 37.981%
- **Iron Treads**: 22.805%

## FAQ for Primarina in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Primarina?
The most common moves for Primarina are Moonblast, Psychic Noise, Flip Turn, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Primarina?
Primarina is frequently paired with Dragonite, Alomomola, Gholdengo, Garchomp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Primarina weak to and resistant against?
Primarina is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Poison (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Dragon (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Primarina?
The top build for Primarina features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/132/116/0/8`. This configuration accounts for 38.090% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primarina?
Primarina is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (79.211%) and the item **Assault Vest** (53.007%).

### What is the most common role for Primarina?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Primarina often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Primarina?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 74 |
| Defense | 74 |
| Sp. Atk | 126 |
| Sp. Def | 116 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Primarina on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Primarina) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Primarina
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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