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Primarina (Japanese: アシレーヌ Ashirene) is a dual-type Water/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It evolves from Brionne starting at level 34. It is the final form of Popplio.
Biology
Primarina is a marine Pokémon that resembles a cross between a sea lion and a mermaid. Most of its body is white, but it has a long, blue, fish-like tail. It has a long snout with a round, pink nose, bright blue eyes with long white eyelashes, and long light blue hair trailing off the back of its head. A tiara-like structure rests on its forehead, consisting of a line of pearls with a pink sea star at one corner and a thin, transparent blue fin extending back over its hair. Its hair is contained to a ponytail by two strings of pearls. This ponytail, as shown in the games and anime, becomes temporarily undone when it performs certain moves. On its body are three fins similar to the one on its crown: one that drapes around its shoulders and chest, one around its waist where the fishtail begins, and one near the tip of its tail. It has long front fins with three digits. Primarina's long fishlike tail is bright blue with small pointed, pink fins around its hips. Its tail fins are white, and it is capable of using them as feet to stand up.
Primarina uses water balloons and its voice as its main weapons. Because its voice is instrumental in its battle strategy, its care should be a priority for Trainers. The melody it uses has been passed down for generations. Water balloons are released as it dances, and are controlled by its voice. In the moonlight, the balloons glitter and create a beautiful scene. However, some of the balloons are explosive and triggered by touch. This theatrical Pokémon considers every battle a stage and uses the non-explosive balloons as platforms to tease opponents.[1]
Primarina is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sparkling Aria by leveling up. Primarina is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Oceanic Operetta. Additionally, Primarina and its pre-evolved forms are the only known Pokémon that can have Liquid Voice as an Ability.
Evolution
Primarina evolves from Brionne and is the final form of Popplio.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VII | | Alola
#009 | | Kanto
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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| Sun | 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. |
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| Moon | Its singing voice is its chief weapon in battle. This Pokémon's Trainer must prioritize the daily maintenance of its throat at all costs. |
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| Ultra Sun | To Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing. |
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| Ultra Moon | Also known as a songstress, it has a fantastical look on moonlit nights when it leads its colony in song. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | With its mouth, it makes sonic waves that sound like beautiful singing. It uses the sonic waves to control its water balloons.* |
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| Shield | For Primarina, every battle's a stage. Its singing and the dancing of its balloons will mesmerize the audience.* |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#— | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | To Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing. |
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| Violet | Also known as a songstress, it is a sight to behold on moonlit nights when it sings in front of the colony it leads. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Primarina is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Primarina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Primarina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Primarina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Primarina
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Primarina
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Primarina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Primarina
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Primarina
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Primarina
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.1 seconds | Base HP: 55 | | | Base Attack: 81 | Base Defense: 58 | Base Speed: 60 |
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New Pokémon Snap | | Photodex entry #095 | | When night falls, you can hear Primarina’s gorgeous singing voice being carried on the ocean breeze. Primarina looks almost magical as it sings against the backdrop of a full moon. |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Lana's Primarina debuted in The One That Didn't Get Away!. It evolved from her Brionne while chasing down a Kyogre to unhook Lana's fishing line from inside its mouth.
Other
A Primarina appeared in Evolving Research!, under the ownership of Ida. It is her main Pokémon, having evolved from her Brionne prior to the events of the episode.
Minor appearances
Primarina debuted in Pushing the Fiery Envelope!, under the ownership of a Trainer participating in a Battle Royal. It was eventually defeated by the Masked Royal's Incineroar. It reappeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, taking part in another Battle Royal.
A Primarina appeared in a fantasy in Mad About Blue!, evolving from a Brionne.
Pokédex entries
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| SM106 | Primarina | Rotom Pokédex | Primarina, the Soloist Pokémon. A Water and Fairy type. It controls the balloons that it makes by singing melodies passed down from generation to generation. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Hau's Brionne evolved into a Primarina in Destroy!! Results of the Training!.
Pokémon Horizon
A Primarina first appeared in The Legend Revealed, under the ownership of Meja.
In the TCG
Main article: Primarina (TCG)Trivia
- Primarina is the only Fairy-type Pokémon with fins.
- Primarina is the only Pokémon evolved from a first partner Pokémon to have the Fairy type.
- Official confidential art featuring Decidueye, Incineroar, Primarina, and Mallow was leaked on the Internet on June 4, 2016. This leak happened 145 days before these Pokémon were officially revealed on October 27, 2016.[2] From the leaked material it is known that Primarina's code name was "アシカ 3", or "Sea Lion 3" during development.
Origin
Primarina is based on a sea lion.[2] It also shares elements with a mermaid, with inspiration from Sirens. Its behavior and appearance may also be inspired by ballerinas, opera singers, and the Pierrot character. It may also draw inspiration from selkies.
Name origin
Primarina may be a combination of prima donna, marina, and ballerina.
Ashirene may be a combination of 海驢 ashika (sea lion) and sirène (French for mermaid or siren).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | सीलपरी Sealpari | From seal and परी parī |  Russian | Примарина Primarina | Transcription of English name |  Thai | อชิเรน Achiren | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
References
External links
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