Primeape

オコリザル · Colossinge

When PRIMEAPE becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time.

Type: Fighting
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Pig Monkey Pokémon
Japanese: オコリザル
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 32.0 kg
Habitat: Mountain
Color: Brown
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Primeape.

#0056

Mankey

Stage 1

Base form

#0057

Primeape

Stage 2

From Mankey

#0979

Annihilape

Stage 3

From Primeape

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 065

/255
Attack 105

/255
Defense 060

/255
Sp. Atk 060

/255
Sp. Def 070

/255
Speed 095

/255

§ III

Best Primeape cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 24 cards.

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§ IV

Primeape through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

3 cards
Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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02 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Base era → Black & White era
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03 RF

Ryuta Fuse

Ryuta Fuse is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2017, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including sets such as Fusion Strike, Silver Tempest, and Vivid Voltage.

2 cards
Scarlet & Violet era
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04 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 GM

GOTO minori

GOTO minori is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2024–2025, appearing in Scarlet & Violet-era sets including Journey Together, Temporal Forces, and Twilight Masquerade. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with vibrant palettes and clear, focused staging.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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