# Primarina - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primarina in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 62.946%
- **Moonblast**: 60.227%
- **Psychic Noise**: 49.534%
- **Substitute**: 49.479%
- **Calm Mind**: 45.972%
- **Draining Kiss**: 39.932%
- **Flip Turn**: 27.883%
- **Hydro Pump**: 17.564%
- **Surf**: 12.397%
- **Sparkling Aria**: 7.770%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 90.282%
- **Liquid Voice**: 9.718%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 49.837%
- **Assault Vest**: 25.579%
- **Choice Specs**: 22.598%
- **Other**: 1.986%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 37.889%
- **Ceruledge**: 32.692%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 26.801%
- **Iron Treads**: 26.454%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 26.386%
- **Glimmora**: 23.331%

## FAQ for Primarina in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Primarina?
Primarina is frequently paired with Garchomp, Ceruledge, Landorus-Therian, Iron Treads. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/132/0/0/124`. This configuration accounts for 28.875% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primarina?
Primarina is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (90.282%) and the item **Leftovers** (49.837%).

### What is the most common role for Primarina?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Primarina often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*