How to get Annihilape in Pokemon Go

Ezequiel Leis

  ❘   Published: 2024-01-11T21:31:17  ❘   Updated: 2024-01-11T21:31:25

Gen 9 Pokemon Annihilape is finally debuting in Pokemon Go, so here’s everything you need to know to catch it in the mobile game, including its shiny availability.

The Timeless Travels season of Pokemon Go keeps adding content for fans to discover, and Annihilape‘s debut is coming very soon. Niantic announced the Rage Monkey Pokemon will arrive in Pokemon Go with the Raging Battles event in January, and players can’t wait to get this powerful Ghost/Fighting ‘mon.

So, if you want to know how to get Primeape’s evolution in Pokemon Go, here’s everything you need to know, alongside its shiny availability and moveset.

How to evolve Primeape into Annihilape in Pokemon Go

According to the official announcement, Pokemon Go players can evolve Primeape into Annihilape after defeating 30 Ghost-type or Psychic-type Pokemon in battle with Primeape as their buddy. It’s worth noting that players don’t need to use Annihilape in battle to progress through these requirements.

It’s also important to note that Annihilape will debut in Pokemon Go on January 19, 2024. This means you’ll have to wait until then to start defeating Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon in battle.

Evolving Primeape is the only way to get Annihilape in Pokemon Go since the debuting creature will not spawn in the wild or headline any Raids.

Can Annihilape be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Annihilape can be shiny in Pokemon Go. This is quite unusual for a debuting Pokemon, but since the Mankey line can also be shiny in Pokemon Go, Annihilape will debut alongside its shiny version.

Is Annihilape good in Pokemon Go PvP?

Yes, Annihilape is great in Pokemon Go PvP. In fact, Annihilape is a great option for the three Leagues, Great, Ultra, and especially Master.

Thanks to its unique type combination, Annihilape is a great contender in all Leagues. What’s more, it has great bulk for a Fighting type and doesn’t require Candy XL. This makes Annihilape an interesting investment for PvP players looking for a powerful fighter.

Annihilape’s Defense stat is 178 isn’t all that great, but the Rage Monkey Pokemon compensates with an impressive HP stat of 242, making it one of the bulkiest Fighting-type Pokemon in Master League, only second to Conkeldurr. Annihilape also boasts a decent Attack stat of 220 for a great overall performance.

Best Annihilape moveset for Pokemon Go PvP

The best moveset for Annihilape in Pokemon Go PvP is Counter as Fast Move and Close Combat as Charged Move.

While Counter is the only Fast Move that is worth using in Annihilape’s moveset, you could add another Charged Move for better coverage. Either Ice Punch or Night Slash can be very useful to deal with Flying-type Pokemon or Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon, respectively. Also, keep in mind that Close Combat can lower Annihilape’s Defense.

It’s worth noting that Annihilape hasn’t debuted in Pokemon Go yet, so its moveset can be updated closer to that date. We’ll make sure to update this article if that happens.

Is Annihilape good in Pokemon Go PvE?

Yes, Annihilape is good in Pokemon Go PvE. However, you might find better Fighting-type Pokemon in Conkeldurr, Hariyama, and Kommo-o, among others.

Its DPS (Damage Per Second) is nothing to write home about, but, as we mentioned, the Rage Monkey Pokemon has a unique type combination that makes it an unpredictable foe in battle. Especially when equipped with coverage moves.

Best Annihilape moveset for Pokemon Go PvE

The best moveset for Annihilape in Pokemon Go PvE is Counter as Fast Move and Close Combat as Charged Move.

While this moveset should be your go-to for Annihilape, keep in mind that the ‘mon hasn’t yet debuted in Pokemon Go. This means it might get a better moveset when it debuts on January 19. We’ll make sure to update this article by then.

All Annihilape moves in Pokemon Go

Here’s the complete list of moves that Annihilape can learn in Pokemon Go:

Fast Moves

• Low Kick (Fighting)
• Counter (Fighting)

Charged Moves

• Close Combat (Fighting)
• Night Slash (Dark)
• Ice Punch (Ice)
• Low Sweep (Fighting)

And there you have it! That’s all you need to know about Annihilape in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon content, be sure to check out our other guides:

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