Incineroar vs Primarina
Incineroar and Primarina have the same base stat total (530), they have the same Speed (112 at Level 50), and Primarina’s Water moves hit Incineroar for 2×, while Incineroar’s own types do only ½× to Primarina.
Alola starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 7 starter trio.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Incineroar | Primarina |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 (higher) | 80 |
| Attack | 115 (higher) | 74 |
| Defense | 90 (higher) | 74 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 126 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 116 (higher) |
| Speed | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 530 | 530 |
| Bulk | 275 (higher) | 270 |
Who has the edge?
Primarina has the higher Sp. Atk (126 vs 80), resists Incineroar’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Incineroar for 2× with its Water moves, but Incineroar has the higher Attack (115 vs 74) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (275 vs 270).
Incineroar is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (115 vs 74)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (275 vs 270)
Primarina is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (126 vs 80)
- resists Incineroar’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Incineroar for 2× with its Water moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Incineroar: Blaze, Intimidate; Primarina: Torrent, Liquid Voice), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Incineroar and Primarina both reach 112 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Incineroar | Primarina |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 60 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 112 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Incineroar (Fire/Dark) attacking Primarina
Fire ½×, Dark ½×. Using only its own types, Incineroar hits Primarina for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and ½× with Dark moves (not very effective).
Primarina (Water/Fairy) attacking Incineroar
Water 2×, Fairy 1×. Using only its own types, Primarina hits Incineroar for 2× with Water moves (super effective) and 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Incineroar: Water 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Primarina: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Incineroar
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Intimidate (hidden ability). Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Primarina
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Liquid Voice (hidden ability). Sound-based moves become Water-type.
Size, generation and evolution
Incineroar and Primarina are equally tall (1.8 m), and Incineroar is heavier (83 kg vs 44 kg for Primarina).
| Detail | Incineroar | Primarina |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.8 m | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 83 kg | 44 kg |
| Generation | 7 (Alola) | 7 (Alola) |
| Evolution line | Litten → Torracat → Incineroar | Popplio → Brionne → Primarina |
Incineroar (#0727) is a Fire/Dark-type Heel Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Litten → Torracat → Incineroar.
Primarina (#0730) is a Water/Fairy-type Soloist Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Popplio → Brionne → Primarina.
Keep exploring
- Open Incineroar and Primarina in the Compare tool
- Incineroar and Primarina Pokédex pages
- Fire/Dark weaknesses · Water/Fairy weaknesses
- Speed tiers