# Primeape - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Primeape in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Primeape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Primeape
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 97.640%
- **Gunk Shot**: 63.378%
- **U-turn**: 58.380%
- **Stone Edge**: 58.380%
- **Protect**: 38.503%
- **Ice Punch**: 38.164%
- **Poison Jab**: 36.622%
- **Other**: 8.933%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 97.640%
- **Anger Point**: 2.360%
- **Vital Spirit**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 58.380%
- **Focus Sash**: 35.804%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 3.456%
- **Other**: 2.360%

## Common Teammates
- **Jynx**: 52.257%
- **Amoonguss**: 52.257%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 52.257%
- **Xerneas**: 52.257%
- **Lunala**: 35.800%
- **Beedrill-Mega**: 34.835%

## FAQ for Primeape in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Primeape?
Primeape is frequently paired with Jynx, Amoonguss, Rayquaza-Mega, Xerneas. 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 `100/252/0/0/0/156`. This configuration accounts for 58.380% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Primeape?
Primeape is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (97.640%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (58.380%).

### 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 vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Primeape) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - Build teams with Primeape
- [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).*