Primarina: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP80155–187270–364

Atk7484–138137–271

Def7484–138137–271

SpA126131–195231–386

SpD116122–184213–364

Spe6072–123112–240

Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

ElectricGrassPoison

Resists

½×

BugDarkFightingFireIceWater

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostSteelPsychicFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Water attacks.
Everything about Torrent →
Other Pokémon with Torrent 28
Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Oshawott Dewott Samurott Panpour Simipour Froakie Frogadier Greninja Popplio Brionne Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval
This Pokémon's sound-based moves become Water type.
Everything about Liquid Voice →
Other Pokémon with Liquid Voice 2
Popplio Brionne

Competitive

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%) · (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%) · (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.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

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

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability
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

Items

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

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRUBL

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoSparkling AriaThe target is cured of its burn.WaterSpec90100%10

1Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

9Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20

12Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30

15Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

20SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15

25Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20

30EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

37Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10

44Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

51Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15

58Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM154Hydro CannonUser cannot move next turn.WaterSpec15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20

TM201Misty ExplosionUser faints. User on Misty Terrain: 1.5× power.FairySpec100100%5

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10

TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20

EggLife DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.WaterStatus——10

EggPerish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

Biology

Primarina evolves from Brionne. Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle; it can manipulate water bubbles with its voice, allowing it to control and move them at will. Its throat requires daily maintenance to keep it healthy.

Design & origin

Primarina takes inspiration from mermaids, sirens, and selkies.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon, Popplio, Brionne, and Primarina · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Soloist Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Blue

: —

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

English: Primarina
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 3 SpA
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 239
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Brionne: Level 34.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.