# Primeape - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primeape in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Primeape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Primeape
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Cross Chop**: 100.000%
- **Substitute**: 95.835%
- **Focus Energy**: 95.825%
- **Psych Up**: 95.825%
- **Other**: 12.516%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Scope Lens**: 96.635%
- **Other**: 3.365%

## Common Teammates
- **Slowbro**: 96.611%
- **Alakazam**: 95.828%
- **Bayleef**: 95.825%
- **Marowak**: 95.825%

## FAQ for Primeape in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Primeape?
The most common moves for Primeape are Cross Chop, Substitute, Focus Energy, Psych Up. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Primeape?
Primeape is frequently paired with Slowbro, Alakazam, Bayleef, Marowak. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primeape?
Primeape is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Scope Lens** (96.635%).

### What is the most common role for Primeape?
Based on common item usage (Scope Lens), Primeape often functions as a **tactical** in the gsc-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/gsc/Primeape) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Primeape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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