#730 Primarina

#730 Primarina

Height1.8 m(5'11")
Weight44 kg(97.0 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 7

Primarina's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 80
301
Attack 74
184
Defense 74
184
Sp. Atk 126
288
Sp. Def 116
268
Speed 60
156
1381
Type Effectiveness

Primarina Abilities

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Sound-based moves become Water-type.

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Primarina Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Poundnormalphysical40100Level 1The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
Growlnormalstatus100Level 1The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 1The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Disarming Voicefairyspecial40Level 1Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Sparkling Ariawaterspecial90100Level 1The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be cured by the touch of these bubbles.
Aqua Jetwaterphysical40100Level 9The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Baby Doll Eyesfairystatus100Level 12The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers the target's Attack stat. This move always goes first.
Icy Windicespecial5595Level 15The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Singnormalstatus55Level 20A soothing lullaby is sung in a beautiful voice that puts the target to sleep.
Bubble Beamwaterspecial65100Level 25A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Encorenormalstatus100Level 30The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Misty TerrainfairystatusLevel 37This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100Level 44The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Moonblastfairyspecial95100Level 51Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080Level 58The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Alluring Voicefairyspecial80100TMThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.
AmnesiapsychicstatusTMThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Charmfairystatus100TMThe user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100TMThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Draining Kissfairyspecial50100TMThe user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flip Turnwaterphysical60100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
HazeicestatusTMThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hydro Cannonwaterspecial15090TMThe target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Spinnericephysical80100TMThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100TMThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Misty Explosionfairyspecial100100TMThe user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is boosted on Misty Terrain.
Play Roughfairyphysical9090TMThe user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Psychic Noisepsychicspecial75100TMThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snowscapeicestatus0TMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Stored Powerpsychicspecial20100TMThe user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Triple Axelicephysical2090TMA consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Uproarnormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Pledgewaterspecial80100TMA column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100TMThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
Whirlpoolwaterspecial3585TMThe user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Aqua RingwaterstatusEggThe user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Life DewwaterstatusEggThe user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.
Perish SongnormalstatusEggAny Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Primarina Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Sun

It controls its water balloons with song. The melody is learned from others of its kind and is passed down from one generation to the next.

Moon

Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon’s Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs.

Ultra Sun

To Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing.

Ultra Moon

Also known as a songstress, it has a fantastical look on moonlit nights when it leads its colony in song.

Sword

With its mouth, it makes sonic waves that sound like beautiful singing. It uses the sonic waves to control its water balloons.

In Other Languages

Primarina's Japanese name is Ashirene (アシレーヌ). Here are all the official names for Primarina across different languages:

JapaneseアシレーヌAshirene
Korean누리레느
Chinese (Traditional)西獅海壬
FrenchOratoria
GermanPrimarene
SpanishPrimarina
ItalianPrimarina
Chinese (Simplified)西狮海壬

Primarina Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience239

How to Get Primarina

Primarina is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Primarina in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Primarina

Primarina is a Water/Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 530, Primarina is classified as a Soloist Pokémon and is part of the Popplio → Brionne → Primarina evolution line.

In competitive play, Primarina is placed in the Monotype tier where it holds a 5.68% usage rate. Its key abilities are Torrent and Liquid Voice, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Primarina is weak to Electric, Grass, Poison-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Primarina can learn 88 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Psychic Noise, Surf, Moonblast, Flip Turn. Standing at 1.8m tall and weighing 44kg, Primarina has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.