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Cards/Primeape
Primeape card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by GOTO minori. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Primeape

Switches enemy Pokémon to their bench with a Fighting Energy.

Fighting110 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Swaps one of your opponent's Benched Pokémon into play, giving them an immediate strategic advantage.

Causes 30 damage to the new Active Pokémon.

Signature attack

Drag Off

Switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot. This attack does 30 damage to the new Active Pokémon.

Primeape can disrupt your opponent's strategy by switching their active Pokémon to a less threatening bench spot, while dealing some damage in the process.

Attacks

F
Drag Off

Switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot. This attack does 30 damage to the new Active Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that aim to control the battlefield and switch out opponents' key attackers.

Strengths
  • Flexible play
  • Strategic bench management
  • Quick damage
Watch out for
  • Psychic weakness
  • Limited Energy type
Pro tip

Use Primeape's attack when your opponent has a strong active Pokémon you want to switch out.

From the Pokédex

Primeape is known for its incredible strength and agility, making it a formidable foe in battle.

Note for the parent

Look for ways Primeape can be used early in the game to set up favorable conditions.

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