# Primarina - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Primarina)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Primarina
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Psychic Noise**: 91.220%
- **Moonblast**: 90.652%
- **Flip Turn**: 64.416%
- **Surf**: 42.064%
- **Whirlpool**: 41.025%
- **Substitute**: 18.161%
- **Calm Mind**: 13.433%
- **Draining Kiss**: 11.509%
- **Aqua Jet**: 9.896%
- **Other**: 17.624%

## Common Abilities
- **Liquid Voice**: 55.946%
- **Torrent**: 44.054%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 70.626%
- **Leftovers**: 19.434%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 4.337%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.168%
- **Other**: 3.435%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 44.408%
- **Great Tusk**: 42.938%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 31.386%
- **Dragonite**: 24.831%
- **Zamazenta**: 23.512%
- **Dragapult**: 21.740%

## FAQ for Primarina in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Primarina?
Primarina is frequently paired with Kingambit, Great Tusk, Landorus-Therian, Dragonite. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `80/0/0/252/0/176`. This configuration accounts for 13.304% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primarina?
Primarina is most effectively run with the ability **Liquid Voice** (55.946%) and the item **Assault Vest** (70.626%).

### What is the most common role for Primarina?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Primarina often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Primarina) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Primarina
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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