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primarina
Generation VII · #0730 — Soloist Pokémon
Primarina, known as the Soloist Pokémon, is a Water/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII that represents the final evolution of the Popplio line. With a National Pokédex number of 730, Primarina stands at 1.8 meters tall and weighs 44.0 kilograms, making it a moderately sized but elegantly proportioned creature. This dual-type Pokémon possesses a remarkable base stat total of 530, with exceptional special attack (126) and special defense (116) values that make it a formidable special attacker and defensive wall. Primarina's defining characteristic is its reliance on vocal prowess as its primary weapon in battle, transforming every encounter into a mesmerizing performance where melody and movement combine to devastating effect.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
44.0kg
Category
Soloist Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
blue
Shape
fish
Abilities
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Sound-based moves become Water-type.
Primarina Biology & Physical Characteristics
Primarina presents a striking visual design that seamlessly blends maritime and humanoid characteristics, resembling a hybrid between a sea lion and a mermaid. Its body is predominantly white with a distinctive long, bright blue fish-like tail accented by small pointed pink fins along the hips and white tail fins. The Pokémon features an elegant visage with a long snout, round pink nose, and piercing bright blue eyes framed by long white eyelashes, with flowing light blue hair that extends from the back of its head. A tiara-like pearl crown adorns its forehead, featuring pink sea stars at each corner and a thin, transparent blue fin extending dorsally over its hair. The ponytail of its luxurious hair is contained by strings of pearls, and this elaborate coiffure becomes temporarily undone during the execution of certain moves. Three additional fins drape elegantly across its body: one draped across the shoulders and chest, another encircling the waist where the tail begins, and a third near the tail's tip. Its long front fins possess three digits and allow for manipulation of water balloons, while its tail fins are capable of functioning as feet for terrestrial movement.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Primarina Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Primarina exhibits a heavily male-skewed gender ratio, with 87.5% of wild specimens being male and only 12.5% being female, making female Primarina notably more difficult to encounter and breed. This significant gender disparity influences breeding strategies, as Trainers seeking female Primarina must exercise considerable patience and dedication to capture specimens for breeding purposes. Both males and females belong to the Water 1 and Field egg groups, allowing for diverse breeding combinations with compatible Pokémon species. The species has a base friendship value of 70 (adjusted to 50 in later generations), indicating moderate initial friendliness that Trainers can develop through interaction and care. Breeding Primarina produces eggs that require 15 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of active gameplay, placing it in the moderate incubation timeframe. The capture rate of 45 means that encountering and catching Primarina in the wild requires moderate effort, though the species is significantly more obtainable than legendary or pseudo-legendary Pokémon, making it accessible for dedicated trainers.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
+671 more TMs/HMs
primarina's Evolution Chain
Primarina Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Primarina evolves from Brionne when the latter reaches level 34, completing the three-stage evolutionary line that begins with Popplio. The evolution from Brionne to Primarina represents a significant transformation, as the sea lion-like Brionne develops the characteristic mermaid-like tail, elaborate hair and pearl accessories, and the dual Water/Fairy typing that defines Primarina's identity. This evolutionary process occurs through a medium-slow growth rate, requiring substantial experience accumulation before the transformation manifests. The acquisition of the Fairy-type upon evolution grants Primarina access to an expanded movepool and provides important defensive typing advantages, particularly resistance to Fighting, Bug, and Dark-type moves while maintaining immunity to Dragon-type attacks. Unlike many Pokémon, Primarina does not possess a Mega Evolution form or Gigantamax capability, but its inherent stats and typing provide sufficient competitive viability without such transformations. The final form represents the pinnacle of Popplio's development, embodying the artistic and vocal mastery that defines the evolutionary line.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Primarina Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Primarina utilizes water balloons and its extraordinary voice as its principal weapons in combat, with its singing voice serving as the cornerstone of its battle strategy. According to Pokédex entries from Moon version, the maintenance of its throat is absolutely critical for any Trainer seeking to maximize this Pokémon's potential, as any vocal injury can severely compromise its effectiveness. The melodies it employs are not instinctive but rather learned from other members of its species and passed down through generations, creating a rich cultural tradition within Primarina colonies. In moonlit conditions, Primarina leads its colony in song, earning the alternate designation of "songstress," and the sight of moonlight reflecting off its glittering water balloons creates a genuinely magical scene. The Pokémon controls these water balloons through the sonic waves generated by its voice, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of acoustics and hydromancy. Its greatest environmental threats include arid conditions and vocal fatigue from consecutive battles, making climate and battle pacing critical considerations for Trainers.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
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.
To Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing.
Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon’s Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs.
Also known as a songstress, it has a fantastical look on moonlit nights when it leads its colony in song.
Generation VIII
With its mouth, it makes sonic waves that sound like beautiful singing. It uses the sonic waves to control its water balloons.
For Primarina, every battle’s a stage. Its singing and the dancing of its balloons will mesmerize the audience.
Primarina Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Primarina derives from "prima donna," a reference to the leading female singer in an opera, combined with "marina," evoking its marine nature and the Italian operatic tradition. The Japanese name, Ashirene (アシレーヌ), similarly draws from operatic terminology while incorporating elements referencing its aquatic habitat. The design concept explicitly draws inspiration from mermaids and sea lions while incorporating operatic and performance aesthetics throughout its visual presentation, from the tiara to the elaborate pearl accessories and flowing hair. The character design reflects the theatrical nature emphasized in multiple Pokédex entries, where battles are described as stages and Primarina's movements are consistently characterized as dances. The pink coloration on its nose, the sea stars in its crown, and the intricate pearl arrangements all contribute to an overall aesthetic of elegance and refinement that contrasts with the more playful appearance of its pre-evolution, Brionne. This design philosophy extends to its typing, as the addition of Fairy-type upon evolution signifies a transformation from simple playfulness to sophisticated artistry.
Learnable Moves
Primarina can learn 88 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flip turn | water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro cannon | water | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| misty explosion | fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| perish song | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| sparkling aria | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pledge | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Primarina Competitive Battle Guide
Primarina establishes itself as a legitimate competitive threat through its exceptional special attack stat of 126 and impressive special defense of 116, creating a special attacker capable of withstanding special assaults from opposing teams. Its Water/Fairy typing grants valuable resistances to Fighting, Bug, and Dark-type moves while providing immunity to Dragon-type attacks, a significant advantage in competitive metagames where Dragon-types frequently appear. The hidden ability, Liquid Voice, transforms all sound-based moves into Water-type attacks, fundamentally altering Primarina's movepool functionality and enabling moves like Hyper Voice and Round to bypass water-type immunities while benefiting from Water-type strength modifiers. The standard Torrent ability provides a 1.5x power boost to Water-type moves when Primarina's health falls below one-third maximum, offering a potential late-game sweeping mechanic for dedicated special attackers. However, Primarina's relatively low speed stat of 60 presents a significant limitation in competitive formats where faster threats dominate, often requiring supportive team structures or speed-control moves like Trick Room to function optimally. Its moderate defensive stats of 74 across both defense categories, combined with its 80 HP, position it as a special tank rather than a physical wall, making EV distribution toward special bulk and special attack investment most optimal for competitive viability.
Commonly Asked Questions About Primarina
What type is Primarina?
Primarina is a water and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Primarina evolve from?
Primarina evolved from brionne that evolved from popplio.
What are Primarina's weaknesses?
Primarina is weak to poison, grass and electric type moves.
Primarina Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Primarina has achieved substantial popularity within the Pokémon competitive and casual communities since its introduction in Generation VII, becoming the iconic water starter representative of the Alola region alongside Decidueye and Incineroar. The character of Lana, a major protagonist in the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime series, uses Primarina as her signature and most powerful team member, significantly elevating the species' visibility and appeal to anime viewers worldwide. This prominent anime representation contributed to Primarina's status as one of the most recognizable and beloved Generation VII Pokémon, with considerable merchandising presence including plushies, trading cards, and collectible figures. The performative and artistic nature of Primarina's design resonated strongly with fans who appreciated the theatrical battle aesthetic, creating a distinct identity separate from traditional water-type archetypes that typically emphasize power or predatory characteristics. Within competitive Pokémon communities, Primarina maintains a respectable presence in formats where special attackers prove viable, though it lacks the dominance of top-tier threats. The species has been featured prominently in various Pokémon media beyond the games and anime, including trading card games, spin-off titles, and mobile applications, establishing itself as a cultural touchstone for Generation VII's legacy.
Where to Find Primarina in Every Pokémon Game
Primarina can be obtained in Pokémon Sun and Moon as the final evolution of Popplio, the Water-type starter Pokémon available at the beginning of these games, representing the flagship introduction of the species. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Primarina remains available through the same starter evolution line, with the expanded Alola Pokédex incorporating it prominently. The species appears in subsequent generations through various methods, including Pokémon Sword and Shield where it can be obtained through Pokémon Home or bred from traded specimens, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through the Indigo Disk DLC expansion. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the species' availability has not been detailed in currently available information. The relatively moderate capture rate of 45 makes wild encounters manageable for players seeking to catch Primarina in games where it appears in the wild, though the limited availability in some generations necessitates breeding or trading for competitive players. Distribution events and promotional distributions have occasionally featured Primarina or its pre-evolution stages with competitive movesets or advantageous natures, providing alternate acquisition methods beyond conventional gameplay.