# Primeape - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primeape in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Primeape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Primeape
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Punch**: 99.959%
- **Close Combat**: 99.612%
- **Protect**: 95.463%
- **Poison Jab**: 67.095%
- **Gunk Shot**: 28.839%
- **Other**: 9.031%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 99.998%
- **Anger Point**: 0.002%
- **Vital Spirit**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 52.249%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 43.772%
- **Other**: 3.978%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 59.748%
- **Tapu Lele**: 58.280%
- **Aegislash**: 37.416%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 37.333%
- **Accelgor**: 36.838%
- **Amoonguss**: 24.708%

## FAQ for Primeape in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Primeape?
The most common moves for Primeape are Ice Punch, Close Combat, Protect, Poison Jab. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Primeape?
Primeape is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Aegislash, Charizard-Mega-X. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 40.470% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primeape?
Primeape is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (99.998%) and the item **Focus Sash** (52.249%).

### What is the most common role for Primeape?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Primeape often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Primeape) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Primeape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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