# Primeape - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primeape in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.462%
- **Gunk Shot**: 86.367%
- **Stone Edge**: 74.176%
- **U-turn**: 69.664%
- **Ice Punch**: 30.356%
- **Earthquake**: 23.063%
- **Other**: 16.913%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 93.460%
- **Anger Point**: 5.419%
- **Vital Spirit**: 1.121%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 71.054%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 16.459%
- **Choice Band**: 6.955%
- **Fist Plate**: 1.669%
- **Other**: 3.864%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 71.975%
- **Vaporeon**: 59.736%
- **Golem**: 59.725%
- **Jynx**: 59.603%
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 52.114%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 16.845%

## FAQ for Primeape in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Primeape?
The most common moves for Primeape are Close Combat, Gunk Shot, Stone Edge, U-turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Primeape?
Primeape is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-X, Vaporeon, Golem, Jynx. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 64.167% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primeape?
Primeape is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (93.460%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (71.054%).

### What is the most common role for Primeape?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Primeape often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Primeape) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Primeape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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