How do you evolve Primeape? It took nine generations, but in Paldea, you can finally evolve Primeape. Don’t get us wrong, the fighting-type is a great ‘mon in its own right, but Annihilape improves on perfection. However, it’s not as simple as leveling Primeape up. It’s not even as simple as finding an evolution stone, so let’s take a look at how to evolve Primeape in Scarlet and Violet.
We have no problem admitting that Primeape is one of our favorite ‘mon, but should you still need to decide on yours, our Pokédex guide can help you out, as it lists all of the creatures across every generation. Or, if you just need some aid in Paldea, our Pokémon Scarlet and Violet gym leaders, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet legendaries, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet multiplayer articles are a great read.
Here’s how to evolve Primeape.
How do I evolve Primeape?
Primeape needs to use rage fist 20 times to evolve. The fighting Pokémon leans rage fist when it reaches level 35, so it takes a fair bit of battling to get yourself an Annihilape, but it’s worth the effort. If you wait to catch one a bit later in your adventure, you might encounter a Primeape that’s around level 33 or even bang on level 35, making it even easier to have it learn rage fist.
Should you catch one at a lower level or evolve a Mankey, it’s best to give Primeape some precious EXP candies to level it up quicker – you can find these out in the world or compete in terra raid battles to get them. Plus, just having Primeape on your team guarantees it EXP from battles. Give it candies and bring it along for the ride, and you’ll reach level 35 before you know it.
Where do I find Primeape in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Primeape is out in a few mid-game locations, and it typically needs a great ball for you to catch it, so make sure you stock up. You can find Primeape in the following locations in Scarlet and Violet:
- All across the East Province
- Around area one in the North Province
Where can I catch Mankey in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Mankey are common to come across in the early hours of your adventure in Paldea and is often a good way to get yourself a Primeape, as it evolves into one at level 28.
Mankey is in the following areas in Scarlet and Violet:
- All across the West Province
- Around area five in the South Province
- Around area one in the South Province
How do I evolve Primeape in Pokémon Go?
Make Primeape your buddy and defeat either 30 psychic-types or 30 ghost-types in battle to evolve it into Annihilape. Primeape doesn’t need to be the one to win the battles, so you can still use the most effective Pokémon to get the job done instead.
There you have it, everything you need to know on how to evolve Primeape. If it’s Rockruff’s evolution, Scyther’s evolution, Murkrow’s evolution, Bisharp’s evolution, or Misdreavus’ evolution that interests you, take a look at our articles. We can also tell you how to get all of the eeveelutions in Niantic’s mobile game with our Pokémon Go Eevee evolution guide.