Pokemon GO Primarina: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Pokemon GO Primarina's best moveset, counters, and competitive viability will be of interest to many players. The creature was released during the Welcome to Alola event in March 2022, and its shiny form was released on August 31, 2024. On this day, it also got access to Hydro Cannon and Sparkling Aria, both Water-type Charged Attacks.

This article covers Primarina's best moveset in Pokemon GO. It also delves into its competitive viability and the best counters to the creature, in case you see it on the other side of the battlefield.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Primarina best moveset

Primarina in the anime (Image via TPC)

Primarina's best moveset in Pokemon GO is based on the format you are using it in. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Pokemon GO Primarina best PvP moveset

• Fast Attack: Charm
• Charged Attacks: Disarming Voice and Hydro Cannon

Pokemon GO Primarina best PvE moveset

Water-type attacker

• Fast Attack: Waterfall
• Charged Attacks: Hydro Cannon

Fairy-type attacker

• Fast Attack: Charm
• Charged Attacks: Moonblast

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Is Pokemon GO Primarina good in PvP and PvE?

Primarina in Pokemon GO PvP

Primarina has always been successful in the Master League meta thanks to its unique and useful Water- and Fairy-typing. The addition of Hydro Cannon has made this Pocket Monster more viable than ever.

Primarina in Pokemon GO PvE

Primarina is an excellent PvE attacker as well. No same type resists both of the creature's Charged Attacks (Moonblast or Hydro Cannon). It also has quite a few common resistances thanks to its typing, making it a suitable candidate for the best Gym Defenders.

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Pokemon GO Primarina: All moves and stats

Fast Attacks

• Waterfall
• Charm

Charged Attacks

• Disarming Voice
• Moonblast
• Hydro Pump
• Sparkling Aria
• Psychich
• Hydro Cannon (Exclusive move)

Base Stats

• Attack: 232
• Defense: 195
• Stamina: 190
• Max CP: 3,618

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Pokemon GO Primarina: Strengths and weaknesses

Primarina in Pokemon GO promo poster (Image via TPC)

Primarina in Pokemon GO resists the following types:

• Dragon (39.1%)
• Bug (62.5%)
• Dark (62.5%)
• Fighting (62.5%)
• Fire (62.5%)
• Ice (62.5%)
• Water (62.5%)

Primarina has the following weaknesses:

• Electric (160.0%)
• Grass(160.0%)
• Poison (160.0%)

The types that Primarina can hit with STAB super-effective damage are:

• Dark
• Dragon
• Fighting
• Fire
• Ground
• Rock
• Steel

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Primarina

Great League counters: Clodsire, Jumpluff, Talonflame, Charjabug, and Azumarill

Ultra League counters: Skeledirge, Cresselia, Talonflame, Lickilicky, and Swampert

Master League counters: Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma, Mewtwo, Origin Forme Giratina, and Xerneas

PvE counters:

• Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
• Shaymin (Sky) with Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
• Shadow Trangrowth with Vine Whip and Power Whip
• Mega or Shadow Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
• Shadow or regular Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Discharge
• Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
• Shadow Electrivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
• Mega or Shadow Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
• Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Nihilego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Naganadel with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb

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