Annihilape Best Moveset
Fighting/Ghost at 115 Attack and 90 Speed with AbilityDefiant punishing Intimidate for +2 Attack. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureJolly runs physical dual TermStab. MoveRage Fist gains 50 base power each time Annihilape is hit (caps at 350). Ghost typing grants Normal and Fighting immunities. The moveset gets stronger from being attacked through Rage Fist accumulation. S-Tier.
Annihilape reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Annihilape's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Defiant with Leftovers, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Annihilape best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rage Fist
- Rage Fist
- Drain Punch
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Annihilape Weakness
Annihilape's Fighting/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, Ghost, and Fairy. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. Annihilape's overall bulk (110/80/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Annihilape Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Annihilape
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Annihilape View Cyclizar builds →U Turn5-6% Knock Off19-23% Draco Meteor22-26% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityCompetitive ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Annihilape View Empoleon builds →Surf29-34% Ice Beam29-34% Flash Cannon26-31% | ||
Evolution
Getting Annihilape requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Mankey. Breed this form to get Mankey eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+70 over Mankey), and Annihilape peaks at 535 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Annihilape to get Mankey eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Annihilape
Annihilape starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Annihilape in SV
Mankey is your first catch on the way to Annihilape. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 46 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MankeySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.15-19OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.15-19OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.15-19OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.15-19OverworldRate 12%Apple HillsLv.5-60OverworldDayKitakami RoadLv.5-60OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.5-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.5-60OverworldDayParadise BarrensLv.5-60OverworldDayTimeless WoodsLv.5-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.5-60OverworldDay
Step 2Catch or Evolve PrimeapeKitakami WildsLv.28-60OverworldDayTimeless WoodsLv.28-60OverworldDayNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.28-47OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.28-47OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.28-47OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.28-47OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.28-47OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.28-47OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.28-47OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.28-47OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Mankey (Step 1)- Step 3Annihilape ✓Kitakami WildsLv.36-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.36-60OverworldNightor evolve from Primeape (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Annihilape in Legends: Z-A. Bring Mankey over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Annihilape in LZA
- Step 1Obtain MankeyLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 8. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 23. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 225. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 225. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Primeape
- Step 3Annihilape ✓
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Annihilape's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body.
Annihilape Guide
We rate Annihilape B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 535 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 115 Attack stands out.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Espeon (Psychic), and Chandelure (Ghost) when using Annihilape. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.
Vital Spirit prevents sleep. That's the one you want on Annihilape. Defiant is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Inner Focus works too if your team needs something different.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Annihilape is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a pivot.
Run Ragefist, Ragefist, Drain Punch, and Drain Punch on Annihilape. Ragefist is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Annihilape joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves