# Primeape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H

> Find the best Primeape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Primeape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9vgc2024regh/Primeape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Primeape
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Primeape.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rage Fist**: 99.924%
- **Drain Punch**: 96.088%
- **Protect**: 67.295%
- **Bulk Up**: 44.254%
- **Ice Punch**: 28.804%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 28.792%
- **Taunt**: 22.732%
- **Other**: 12.110%

## Common Abilities
- **Anger Point**: 95.851%
- **Defiant**: 4.025%
- **Vital Spirit**: 0.124%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.986%
- **Other**: 0.014%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 65.200%
- **Sneasler**: 63.796%
- **Rillaboom**: 63.713%
- **Archaludon**: 63.693%
- **Basculegion**: 42.612%
- **Talonflame**: 21.085%

## FAQ for Primeape in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Primeape?
The most common moves for Primeape are Rage Fist, Drain Punch, Protect, Bulk Up. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Primeape?
Primeape is frequently paired with Smeargle, Sneasler, Rillaboom, Archaludon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Primeape weak to and resistant against?
Primeape is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `28/196/100/0/28/156`. This configuration accounts for 42.611% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primeape?
Primeape is most effectively run with the ability **Anger Point** (95.851%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.986%).

### What is the most common role for Primeape?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Primeape often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regh/Primeape) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Primeape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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