# Primarina - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primarina in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Primarina)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Primarina
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 96.435%
- **Hyper Voice**: 83.291%
- **Energy Ball**: 63.742%
- **Protect**: 33.198%
- **Shadow Ball**: 32.477%
- **Water Pledge**: 21.715%
- **Perish Song**: 19.333%
- **Hydro Cannon**: 19.230%
- **Ice Beam**: 13.637%
- **Other**: 16.942%

## Common Abilities
- **Liquid Voice**: 83.594%
- **Torrent**: 16.406%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 58.239%
- **Leftovers**: 15.093%
- **Life Orb**: 12.973%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.242%
- **Throat Spray**: 4.017%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.823%
- **Other**: 3.613%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 88.354%
- **Incineroar**: 61.886%
- **Amoonguss**: 50.868%
- **Eternatus**: 37.986%
- **Gourgeist-Super**: 35.319%
- **Mimikyu**: 34.166%

## FAQ for Primarina in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Primarina?
The most common moves for Primarina are Moonblast, Hyper Voice, Energy Ball, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Primarina?
Primarina is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Incineroar, Amoonguss, Eternatus. 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 `252/0/124/124/4/4`. This configuration accounts for 21.606% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primarina?
Primarina is most effectively run with the ability **Liquid Voice** (83.594%) and the item **Assault Vest** (58.239%).

### What is the most common role for Primarina?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Primarina often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Primarina) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*