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Primarina
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,661 |
| Generation | Alola (Gen 7) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Primarina
Primarina is a Water/Fairy-type Pokémon from Alola (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,661 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Primarina has base stats of 232 Attack, 195 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 617.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 232, Primarina is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Primarina receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Primarina is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm STAB | Fairy | 20 | +11 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Waterfall STAB | Water | 16 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Hydro Pump | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Moonblast STAB | Fairy | 130 | -70 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Disarming Voice | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sparkling Aria | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hydro Cannon ELITE STAB | Water | 90 | -50 | - | 80 | -40 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Primarina takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Primarina takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Primarina
Top Pokémon to use when battling Primarina in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Naganadel
| Poison Dragon | 263 | 159 | 177 | 3,630 |
| 6 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 7 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 8 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 9 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 10 |
Tapu Koko
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
🏆 Primarina PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 2,491 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 2,489 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 2,495 |
| 7 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 29 | 2,494 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 2,485 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Primarina IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,743 | 1,371 | 1,829 | 2,286 | 3,200 | 3,629 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,737 | 1,368 | 1,824 | 2,280 | 3,193 | 3,620 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,737 | 1,368 | 1,824 | 2,280 | 3,193 | 3,620 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,719 | 1,359 | 1,812 | 2,266 | 3,172 | 3,597 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,717 | 1,358 | 1,811 | 2,264 | 3,170 | 3,594 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,695 | 1,347 | 1,796 | 2,245 | 3,144 | 3,565 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,671 | 1,335 | 1,780 | 2,225 | 3,116 | 3,533 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,688 | 1,344 | 1,791 | 2,240 | 3,136 | 3,555 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,623 | 1,311 | 1,748 | 2,186 | 3,060 | 3,470 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,390 | 1,195 | 1,593 | 1,992 | 2,789 | 3,162 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Primarina with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,629 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,200 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,748 - 1,829 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,186 - 2,286 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,748 - 1,829 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,311 - 1,371 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Primarina with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 26 | 3,200 |
| 2 | 3,200 | 27 | 3,200 |
| 3 | 3,200 | 28 | 3,200 |
| 4 | 3,200 | 29 | 3,200 |
| 5 | 431 | 30 | 2,743 |
| 6 | 3,200 | 31 | 3,200 |
| 7 | 3,200 | 32 | 3,200 |
| 8 | 3,200 | 33 | 3,200 |
| 9 | 3,200 | 34 | 3,200 |
| 10 | 914 | 35 | 2,972 |
| 11 | 3,200 | 36 | 3,200 |
| 12 | 3,200 | 37 | 3,200 |
| 13 | 3,200 | 38 | 3,200 |
| 14 | 3,200 | 39 | 3,200 |
| 15 | 1,371 | 40 | 3,200 |
| 16 | 3,200 | 41 | 3,200 |
| 17 | 3,200 | 42 | 3,200 |
| 18 | 3,200 | 43 | 3,200 |
| 19 | 3,200 | 44 | 3,200 |
| 20 | 1,829 | 45 | 3,423 |
| 21 | 3,200 | 46 | 3,200 |
| 22 | 3,200 | 47 | 3,200 |
| 23 | 3,200 | 48 | 3,200 |
| 24 | 3,200 | 49 | 3,200 |
| 25 | 2,286 | 50 | 3,629 |
📖 Complete Primarina Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Primarina (#730) is a Water/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,661 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Primarina is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Primarina in 2026.
📊 Primarina Stats Analysis
Primarina's Attack stat is 232 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Primarina a strong damage dealer.
With 195 Defense (Excellent) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 617. This gives Primarina reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Primarina's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Primarina Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Primarina depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Charm (Fast) with Psychic (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Primarina has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Primarina has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Primarina PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Primarina can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Poison types.
Master League
With 3,629 CP at Level 50, Primarina is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Primarina Raid Guide & Counters
Primarina appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass, Poison-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Primarina at Level 20 (1,748 - 1,829 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,186 - 2,286 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,829 CP.
🎯 How to Get Primarina in Pokémon GO
Primarina can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Primarina Evolution Guide
Primarina is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Primarina in Pokémon GO
Shiny Primarina is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Primarina gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,186 - 2,286 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Primarina
Q: What is Primarina's max CP?
A: 3,629 CP at Level 50, or 3,200 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Primarina good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Primarina be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Primarina is available.
Q: What is Primarina weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Poison-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Charm + Psychic for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.