Primarina (#0730) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk7471–138137–271

Def7471–138137–271

SpA126117–195231–386

SpD116108–184213–364

Spe6058–123112–240

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Primarina outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×Poison2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×Fire½×Ice½×Water½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostSteelPsychicFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Liquid VoiceHidden ability
Sound-based moves become Water-type.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#36 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (42.2%) · Liquid Voice (95.8%) · Modest (67.7%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (12.4%)

Moves Hyper Voice, Protect, Moonblast, Calm Mind

Singles

#2 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (50.5%) · Torrent (96.3%) · Modest (75.8%) · HP 32 / Def 20 / SpA 14 (10.1%)

Moves Moonblast, Sparkling Aria, Aqua Jet, Encore

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

31.74% of teams · rank #2 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
Stat Alignment: Modest
Stat Points: 28 HP / 28 Def / 10 Spe

Moonblast
Sparkling Aria
Aqua Jet
Encore

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players23.62%
Rated 1500+27.03%
Rated 1630+33.7%
Rated 1760+31.74%

Usage by month

Apr 202631.74%

Moves

Moonblast95.9%
Sparkling Aria84.3%
Aqua Jet66.3%
Encore52.6%
Calm Mind28%
Flip Turn20.9%
Surf9.8%
Rest7.5%
Draining Kiss4.6%
Perish Song3.6%

Items

Leftovers34.6%
Sitrus Berry33.5%
Mystic Water11.9%
Chesto Berry6.5%
Focus Sash2.6%
Grassy Seed2.4%

Abilities

94.3%
5.7%

EV spreads

Modest 28 HP / 28 Def / 10 Spe10.8%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA4.8%
Modest 32 HP / 20 Def / 14 SpA4.8%
Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 Spe4.5%
Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0728PopplioWater
1. Level 17#0729BrionneWater
  1. Level 34#0730PrimarinaWaterFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoSparkling AriaCures the target of burns.WaterSpec90100%10

1Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

9Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

12Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

15Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

20SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

25Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

37Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

44Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

51MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

58Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling WaterThe 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.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM154Hydro CannonUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.WaterSpec15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM201Misty ExplosionIf Misty Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has its power increased by 50%.FairySpec100100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggLife DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

EggPerish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Soloist Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#009Original Melemele#009Updated Alola#009Updated Melemele#009Blueberry#226

For Primarina, every battle’s a stage. Its singing and the dancing of its balloons will mesmerize the audience.
Shield
With its mouth, it makes sonic waves that sound like beautiful singing. It uses the sonic waves to control its water balloons.
Sword
Also known as a songstress, it has a fantastical look on moonlit nights when it leads its colony in song.
Ultra Moon
To Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing.
Ultra Sun
Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon’s Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs.
Moon
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.
Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: アシレーヌ
Japanese (romaji): Ashirene
Korean: 누리레느
Chinese (Traditional): 西獅海壬
Chinese (Simplified): 西狮海壬
French: Oratoria
German: Primarene
Spanish: Primarina
Italian: Primarina

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 239
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Field
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Primarina

Weak to

Resists

Immune to