Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Primarina's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It controls its water balloons with song. The melody is learned from others of its kind and is passed down from one generation to the next.
Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon’s Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs.
Primarina Weakness
Type-wise, Primarina takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, and Poison. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Primarina's special bulk (base 116 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Poison |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Decidueye builds →Leaf Blade 2x90-106%KO Razor Leaf 2x55-66% Leafage 2x41-48% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x67-79% Petal Blizzard 2x72-85% Magical Leaf 2x34-41% Razor Leaf 2x46-54% | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 2x118-139%KO Belch 2x57-68% Sludge Wave 2x46-54% Sludge Bomb 2x43-50% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Golbat builds →Venoshock 2x31-37% Poison Fang 2x41-48% Absorb 2x7-9% | ||
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Ariados builds →Poison Jab 2x70-83% Cross Poison 2x62-74% Absorb 2x7-9% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse23-28% Ice Beam18-21% Hydro Pump32-38% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x102-120%KO Volt Switch 2x79-94% Dazzling Gleam45-53% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Primarina View Gliscor builds →Earthquake43-50% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
End of the line. Primarina caps a three-stage chain that started at Popplio. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+60 over Popplio), and Primarina peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Primarina to get Popplio eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aqua Ring, Aromatic Mist and 3 more.
Sun & Moon Primarina Best Moveset
Primarina's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Moonblast is the go-to spam option, with double STAB keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Primarina best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Scald
- Sparkling Aria
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Sparkling Aria
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Aqua Ring aren't available any other way for Primarina, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Primarina in Sun & Moon
Primarina doesn't appear wild. Catch Popplio instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 34 to get Primarina. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Primarina Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Primarina A-Tier: a strong pick in Sun & Moon's competitive scene. At 530 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Moonblast with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Torrent is the go-to ability for Primarina. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Liquid Voice can work in specific setups.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Primarina is a special attacker with base 126 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Primarina: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Primarina joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves