Primeape stats, sets and usage in Smogon SV ZU
Primeape is a competitive Pokémon tracked on Pokékipe for the SV ZU format. Below: Primeape's current usage rate, top moves, held items, common ability picks, EV spreads, frequent teammates, and the best checks and counters — all derived from Smogon's monthly Pokémon Showdown statistics.
Teammates — Primeape (SV ZU)
Quick factsPrimeape sees 8.2% usage in SV ZU (ELO 1760) during July 2026. Its signature move is U-turn (58.5%), typically holding Choice Band (58.4%) with the Defiant (100.0%) ability. Often paired with Probopass (66.5%).Smogon chaos SV ZU July 2026, 5,773 battles, Elite (1760) · Methodology
Top abilities
#23 by weighted usage · +4.6 pts vs last month · +17 places vs last month
Top Tera types
- Dark62.5%
- Ghost33.4%
- Steel4.0%
