Type matchups
Damage Primarina takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Fairy type, Primarina has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Water/Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 74
- Defense
- 74
- Sp. Atk
- 126
- Sp. Def
- 116
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 530
Primarina has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (126) well above Attack (74), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 80 HP, 74 Defense and 116 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Primarina can have the abilities Torrent and Liquid Voice.
How to beat Primarina
Primarina takes 2× damage from Poison, Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Kartana hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Fairy moves. Venusaur hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Fairy moves. Tentacruel hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Water and Fairy moves.
Evolution
Primarina is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Popplio → Brionne → Primarina), evolving from Brionne.
Best counters to Primarina
Frequently asked questions
What is Primarina weak to?
As a Water/Fairy type, Primarina takes super-effective damage from Poison, Grass and Electric moves.
What is Primarina resistant to?
Primarina resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Primarina?
Strong type-based picks include Kartana, Venusaur and Tentacruel, which hit Primarina with super-effective attacks.