Primeape

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Primeape
Image:Primeape.png
National
Mankey - Primeape (#57) - Growlithe
Johto
Mankey - Primeape (#135) - Meowth
Japanese name Okorizaru
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Mankey
Evolves to None
Generation First
Species Pig Monkey Pokémon
Type Fighting
Height 3 ft 3 in (1.0 m)
Weight 71 lb (32.0 kg)
Ability Vital Spirit/Anger Nerve(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Primeape (オコリザル Okorizaru?) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. "Primeape" is a compound word formed from the words prime (chief) and ape. It may also be a portmanteau of primal and ape. The combination of both also makes the name sound like primate. The original Japanese name, "okorizaru," is also a portmanteau. "Okori" probably comes from "okoru", a verb for "to be angry." "Zaru" comes from "saru", meaning "monkey."

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[edit] Appearance

Primeape's body is covered in white fur. It has two long arms and legs, each with a metal clasp at the wrists and ankles. Unlike its preevolved form Mankey, Primeape has no tail. Its face features a prominent, pig-like snout, and a cross-shaped bulge on the side of its head. In Japanese cartoon drawing, this represents a throbbing vein and thus anger or frustration.

[edit] Biology

Primeape's most defining and prominent characteristic is its extremely violent attitude. It is almost perpetually furious for an indeterminate reason or perhaps for no reason at all, making it impossible to figure out a way to pacify it. It is said that a Primeape only calms down when it is completely alone, but since it is naturally very difficult to observe a Primeape in such a state without alerting it to one's presence, this is largely a moot point. However, if Primeape does calm down in loneliness, one could presume that what makes it angry may be, in fact, everybody else.

A Primeape certainly takes offense at being looked at, especially if one happens to look directly into its eyes. It can sense when someone is watching it, even if it is asleep. Once angry at a particular person, Primeape will relentlessly chase the hapless offender, even in a half-awake, half-asleep stupor. Primeape is notorious for incessantly tracking down its prey - it never stops its pursuit, no matter how far it takes it. From its point of view, it will give up only when it has caught its quarry and beat it up. Reports are coming in that Primeapes are lately becoming even more violent and frenzied.

This uncomplicated approach to life may help Primeape in battles, since the angrier it becomes, the faster its blood circulates around its body, enhancing its physical strength. Unfortunately for Primeape, this strength comes at the cost of some of its intelligence, so that it may actually end up at a disadvantage.

[edit] In the video games

Primeape is mainly obtained by being evolved from Mankey at level 28, but it is also available in the wild. In Pokémon Yellow it is found on Route 23. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it is additionally found on Victory Road and the Unknown Dungeon. In Pokémon Gold it is found on Route 9. In Pokémon XD one could be snagged from Cipher Admin Gorigan at the Pokémon Factory.

Primeape has high attack and speed, but its defenses are not very good.

[edit] In the animé

Primeape is one of the Pokémon that Ash has used in his team. He kept in his team for only a handful of episodes, giving it away to another trainer when it won a Fighting-type Pokémon championship in episode #29 (The Punchy Pokémon). Another Primeape has made more appearances as one of the Pokémon used by Butch and Cassidy of Team Rocket.

[edit] In the trading card game

Primeape in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Primeape in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Primeape has appeared once each in the following expansions:

  • Jungle
  • Team Rocket (as Dark Primeape)
  • Gym Challenge (as Brock's Primeape)
  • Aquapolis
  • EX Firered and Leafgreen
  • Southern Islands
  • EX Holon Phamtoms (As Primeape Delta, Fire type)

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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