Games - Primeape

	Games - Primeape

Primeape (オコリザル Okorizaru in Japanese, Rasaff in German and Colossinge in French) is a fictional character of 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."

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.

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.

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. Other examples in fiction where anger provides someone with power are found in The Incredible Hulk and in the beliefs of the Sith Order from the Star Wars universe. Unfortunately for Primeape, this strength comes at the cost of some of its intelligence, so that it may actually end up at a disadvantage.

In the video games

Primeape is mainly obtained by being evolved from Mankey, 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 Pokemon XD one could be snagged from Cipher Admin Gorigan at the Pokemon Factory.

Primeape has high attack and speed, but its defences are not very good. In battle a straightforward offensive approach with powerful physical moves such as Cross Chop and Rock Slide (to cover its weakness against Flying-type Pokémon). Bulk Up may be a good move to heighten its defense and its attack if one feels it can survive during this time.

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.

In the trading card game

Primeape has appeared once each in the following expansions:

Fossil
Team Rocket (as Dark Primeape)
Gym Challenge (as Brock's Primeape)
Aquapolis
EX Firered and Leafgreen
Southern Islands

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