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Primarina: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

WATERFAIRY
HP
80
Atk
74
Def
74
SpA
126
SpD
116
Spe
60
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • GRASS2x
  • POISON2x

Best Nature

Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus26.2%
  2. Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial25.9%
  3. MoonblastFAIRYSpecial25.9%
  4. Calm MindPSYCHICStatus11.2%

Best Ability / Item

Liquid VoiceMystic WaterMystic Water

Best Primarina Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    26.19%
  • #2

    Hyper Voice

    NORSpecial90 BP

    The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.

    25.85%
  • #3

    Moonblast

    FAISpecial95 BP

    Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    25.85%
  • #4

    Calm Mind

    PSYStatus

    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

    11.22%
  • #5

    Hydro Cannon

    WATSpecial150 BP

    The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.

    4.42%
  • #6

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    1.70%
  • #7

    Hydro Pump

    WATSpecial110 BP

    The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

    1.36%
  • #8

    Perish Song

    NORStatus

    Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

    1.36%
  • #9

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    1.02%
  • #10

    Dazzling Gleam

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

    1.02%

Best Primarina Natures

  • #1

    Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0

    100.00%

Best Primarina Abilities

  • #1

    Liquid Voice

    All sound-based moves become Water-type moves.

    98.73%
  • #2

    Torrent

    Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    1.27%

Best Primarina Items

  • #1
    Mystic Water

    Mystic Water

    Raises the power of Water-type moves.

    37.97%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    29.11%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    26.58%
  • #4
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    1.27%
  • #5
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    1.27%
  • #6
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    1.27%
  • #7
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    1.27%
  • #8
    Shell Bell

    Shell Bell

    Restores HP to the holder based on damage inflicted to the opponent.

    1.27%

Best Primarina Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.85%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    13.85%
  • #3
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    11.79%
  • #4
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    11.79%
  • #5
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    11.28%
  • #6
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.72%
  • #7
    venusaur-megaVenusaur-mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.69%
  • #8
    scovillain-megaScovillain-mega
    GRAFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.18%
  • #9
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    7.18%
  • #10
    tyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%

Teams with Primarina

Froslass MegaIncineroarKingambitRotom-WashPrimarinaAerodactyl
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Delphox MegaPrimarinaAerodactylGarchompSneaslerKingambit
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Froslass MegaKingambitIncineroarRotom-WashPrimarinaAerodactyl
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FarigirafIncineroarDecidueye-HisuiPrimarinaGardevoir MegaScovillain Mega
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Aggron MegaPrimarinaChandelureStarmie MegaWeavileArcanine
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DragoniteVolcaronaKangaskhan MegaClefableRotom-MowPrimarina
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Kangaskhan MegaFarigirafSinistchaTorkoalPrimarinaKingambit
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Scovillain MegaTyranitar MegaPrimarinaFarigirafSneaslerGarchomp
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Drampa MegaPrimarinaFarigirafScovillain MegaBasculegion-MSneasler
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Delphox MegaSinistchaPrimarinaGarchompKingambitSneasler
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Scovillain MegaPrimarinaArchaludonSableyeGarchompPelipper
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FarigirafPelipperArchaludonPrimarinaScovillain MegaSneasler
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Venusaur MegaArchaludonPelipperPrimarinaSinistchaBasculegion-M
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LopunnyVolcaronaKingambitZoroark-HisuiGarchompPrimarina
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Venusaur MegaRotom-HeatCorviknightGarchompTyranitarPrimarina
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TorkoalFarigirafSneaslerPrimarinaKangaskhan MegaCharizard Mega Y
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Charizard Mega YAerodactylIncineroarKingambitGengar MegaPrimarina
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Froslass MegaGlaceonPrimarinaGarchompSneaslerWhimsicott
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Aerodactyl MegaTyphlosion-HisuiPrimarinaGoodra-HisuiScizorDecidueye-Hisui
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Drampa MegaPrimarinaFarigirafScovillain MegaBasculegion-MSneasler
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How to use Primarina in the current VGC format

Primarina is listed as a Water/Fairy type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Primarina fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Liquid Voice, Mystic Water and Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0. Its frequent moves include Protect, Hyper Voice, Moonblast, Calm Mind, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Primarina has important weaknesses to electric 2x, grass 2x, poison 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, sneasler, kingambit, farigiraf, and incineroar appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Primarina. Open the Primarina teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Primarina with other Pokémon in the active format.