
- Abilities
- Vital SpiritPrevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.Inner FocusPrevents flinching and blocks Intimidate.
- Hidden ability
- DefiantSharply ups Attack when its stats are lowered.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Field
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 3 Attack
| HP | 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 115 | |
| Defense | 80 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | |
| Speed | 90 | |
| Total | 535 |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Road 3F | , | 65 | 10% |
Evolution
Evolves from Primeape when leveled up while holding Spell Tag at (20:00–3:59).
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On evolution | Shadow Punch | Ghost | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail. |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages. |
| 1 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| 5 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession. |
| 8 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes. |
| 12 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 17 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| 22 | Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Slashes the target with both arms in a cross shape. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 26 | Assurance | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the foe has already taken damage, this attack’s power is 2 times higher. |
| 30 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| 35 | Rage Fist | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user turns its rage into power. The more times it has been hit, the stronger it is. |
| 39 | Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| 44 | Screech | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages. |
| 48 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks, driven by regret. Its power doubles if the user’s move missed on the previous turn. |
| 53 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused. |
| 57 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | var. | 100 | 5 | The user risks everything and faints, dealing damage equal to its remaining HP. |
| 61 | Submission | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Slams the target into the ground. Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM50 | Overheat | Fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe. |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM97 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| TM126 | Coaching | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 | Provides proper guidance, raising the Attack and Defense of all allies. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe. | |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage. | Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3 Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat Cianwood City |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000 Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan) the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 | Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage. | Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target. | Saffron City · Cost: Free Requirements: Saffron City: show the dog lover a Growlithe (unlocks Fire Punch) Saffron City |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1 Celadon City Pokémon Center |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused. | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above. | Celadon Gym · Cost: Free taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | Route 13 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 13: the Southeast League (eight representatives and a Champion) Route 13 |
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