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Shadow Annihilape is a Fighting- and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Annihilape has a maximum CP of 3,695. It is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Annihilape is Counter and Close Combat.

Shadow Annihilape Stats and Max CP

Shadow Annihilape's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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PvE Analysis

Shadow Annihilape PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

• Fighting Attacker:CounterClose Combat
• Ghost Attacker:Low KickRage Fist

The final evolution of the Mankey line is literally formed after Primeape dies, but Shadow Annihilape makes an impact in the ⚔️ Raids scene, dealing as much damage as regular Conkeldurr and Mega Falinks. To put it into a clearer perspective, Shadow Annihilape’s damage output overtakes good ol’ Machamp, Marshadow, and even Hawlucha, making it quite viable. Of course, there are stronger counters, but this is a fine addition to your Raid lineup, with the Ghost subtyping giving it an additional resistance against Normal-type moves. It has a good HP but underwhelming DEF, but still, the Ghost subtyping again comes to the rescue, giving it a handy resistance to Fighting, a super common 🛡️ Gym attacker.

PvP Analysis

Shadow Annihilape PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

• Great League:Low KickRage FistIce Punch
• Ultra League:Low KickRage FistIce Punch
• Master League:CounterRage FistIce Punch

🔵 Great League

Say hello to arguably the best Fighting type in the Great League. Unlike Primeape, Shadow Annihilape gains STAB in Rage Fist, and spamming it makes Counter more and more dangerous. Talonflame (regular and Shadow), Tinkaton, Shadow Quagsire, Corviknight, and both Primeape and Annihilape go down to its onslaught.

Shadow Annihilape is the scariest as a lead, eliminating Aegislash, Shadow Drapion, Shadow Swampert, Clodsire, Corviknight, Primeape, Shelgon, Altaria, Shadow Quagsire, and many more core threats quite easily.

Obviously, its performance dips when there are no shields around but if you have chosen Close Combat instead of Ice Punch, you actually get an overall better Pokémon as Shadow Annihilape traditionally used Rage Fist as its main weapon.

As a closer, Close Combat Shadow Annihilape even takes out Wigglytuff, Alolan Ninetales, both regular and Shadow Politoed, Corviknight, Shadow Quagsire, and a slew of other wins it usually also gets with Ice Punch.

Note that in the (1-1) shield scenario, Ice Punch or Close Combat makes no difference, while in (2-2), Ice Punch only helps it gain Clodsire and Forretress. Overall, Counter with Rage Fist and Close Combat is the way to go, giving you a dominant Pokémon in all shield scenarios of the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Close Combat is the unanimous pick to go alongside Rage Fist in the Ultra League, as Shadow Annihilape cements itself as the leading Fighting Pokémon of the lower PvP Leagues. Be it Cobalion, Virizion, Kommo-o, Bellibolt, Shadow Drapion, Shadow Scizor, Blastoise, Feraligatr, and Nidoqueen. It even beats Ancient Power Giratina Altered, but narrowly loses to the Shadow Sneak version.

In (2-2), Shadow Annihilape is one of the best Pokémon in the entire Ultra League, losing to Ancient Power Giratina Altered but beating the Shadow Sneak user. This Pokémon punches through almost everything else on its way, including Tentacruel, Golisopod, Gastrodon, Regidrago, and Primeape.

And when there are no shields left, Close Combat is Shadow Annihilape's nuke. It blasts through much of the meta, but in this case, it unfortunately can't beat Giratina Altered, no matter whether it's Ancient Power or Shadow Sneak. Still, it's exceptional in this role, impressing like it did with shields on play.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Annihilape doesn't stop its rampage, boasting a surprising display of power even when its stats are way lower than the top threats of the Master League.

In the traditional (1-1), it takes out both Black and White Kyurem, premier Steel types except Metagross, Metal Claw Crowned Shield Zamazenta, and Marshadow. It gains Metagross and Kyogre on (0-0), and loses the Kyurem fusions, but in either scenario, its winning run is more or less the same. Not great, but quite good.

But Shadow Annihilape’s explosive arc is revealed in its role as a lead, as in (2-2) shields, it powers through Crowned Shield Zamazenta (any moveset), Black and White Kyurem, Metagross, Crowned Sword Zacian, Zacian Hero, Kyogre, Yveltal, and Ho-Oh. Frankly, Shadow Annihilape exceeds expectations in the (2-2) scene, but overall, it's more of a spicy pick now, especially with Marshadow gaining Shadow Claw.

Shadow Annihilape brings value in both the PvE and PvP scene, with its best showing coming in the Great and Ultra Leagues. This Pokémon is a phenomenal investment for sure! 🙌

Raid Attacker

F#235

Fighting-type

C#29

Ghost-type

C#42

Great League

A#33

Ultra League

B#73

Master League

D#95

Shadow Annihilape Type Chart

Shadow Annihilape takes increased damage from:

Fairy160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Shadow Annihilape takes reduced damage from:

Bug39.1%

Fighting39.1%

Normal39.1%

Poison62.5%

Rock62.5%

Shadow Annihilape best moveset

Counter + Close Combat

C

Counter

Close Combat

The best Fighting-type moveset for Shadow Annihilape is Counter and Close Combat (14.98 DPS, 324.7 TDO). In raids, Shadow Annihilape ranks #29 among Fighting-type attackers (C Tier).

Low Kick + Rage Fist

C

Low Kick

Rage Fist

The best Ghost-type moveset for Shadow Annihilape is Low Kick and Rage Fist (16.62 DPS, 360.4 TDO). In raids, Shadow Annihilape ranks #42 among Ghost-type attackers (C Tier).

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Data table

Sort: #	Sort: Fast Attack	Sort: Charged Attack	Sort: eDPS	Sort: DPS	Sort: TDO
1.	Counter	Shadow Ball	15.54	17.27	374.4
2.	Counter	Rage Fist	15.54	17.27	374.4
3.	Low Kick	Shadow Ball	14.95	16.62	360.4
4.	Low Kick	Rage Fist	14.95	16.62	360.4
5.	Counter	Close Combat	13.47	14.98	324.7
6.	Low Kick	Close Combat	12.55	13.96	302.7
7.	Counter	Ice Punch	11.98	13.33	289.0
8.	Counter	Low Sweep	11.73	13.05	282.9

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Fast Attacks

• Low Kick550.5s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Normal160%
  • Rock160%
  • Steel160%
  • Ice160%
  • Dark160%

  Resisted by

  • Flying62.5%
  • Poison62.5%
  • Bug62.5%
  • Ghost39.1%
  • Psychic62.5%
  • Fairy62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	5
  Energy	5
  Weather boost	Cloudy
  Duration	0.5s
  Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	6
  Energy	8

  
  

  Effects

  Low Kick has no special effects.

  See Low Kick details page ↗
• Counter1391.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Normal160%
  • Rock160%
  • Steel160%
  • Ice160%
  • Dark160%

  Resisted by

  • Flying62.5%
  • Poison62.5%
  • Bug62.5%
  • Ghost39.1%
  • Psychic62.5%
  • Fairy62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	13
  Energy	9
  Weather boost	Cloudy
  Duration	1.0s
  Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	8
  Energy	6

  
  

  Effects

  Counter has no special effects.

  See Counter details page ↗

Charged Attacks

• Night Slash45332.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Ghost160%
  • Psychic160%

  Resisted by

  • Fighting62.5%
  • Dark62.5%
  • Fairy62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	45
  Energy	33
  Weather boost	Fog
  Duration	2.0s
  Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	50
  Energy	35

  
  

  Effects

  Special

  Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%

  See Night Slash details page ↗
• Close Combat1051002.5s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Normal160%
  • Rock160%
  • Steel160%
  • Ice160%
  • Dark160%

  Resisted by

  • Flying62.5%
  • Poison62.5%
  • Bug62.5%
  • Ghost39.1%
  • Psychic62.5%
  • Fairy62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	105
  Energy	100
  Weather boost	Cloudy
  Duration	2.5s
  Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	100
  Energy	45

  
  

  Effects

  Special

  Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%

  See Close Combat details page ↗
• Low Sweep40332.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Normal160%
  • Rock160%
  • Steel160%
  • Ice160%
  • Dark160%

  Resisted by

  • Flying62.5%
  • Poison62.5%
  • Bug62.5%
  • Ghost39.1%
  • Psychic62.5%
  • Fairy62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	40
  Energy	33
  Weather boost	Cloudy
  Duration	2.0s
  Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	40
  Energy	40

  
  

  Effects

  Low Sweep has no special effects.

  See Low Sweep details page ↗
• Rage Fist *100503.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Ghost160%
  • Psychic160%

  Resisted by

  • Normal39.1%
  • Dark62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	100
  Energy	50
  Weather boost	Fog
  Duration	3.0s
  Damage window	2.8s - 3.0s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	55
  Energy	40

  
  

  Effects

  Special

  Rage Fist has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%

  See Rage Fist details page ↗
• Shadow Ball100503.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Ghost160%
  • Psychic160%

  Resisted by

  • Normal39.1%
  • Dark62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	100
  Energy	50
  Weather boost	Fog
  Duration	3.0s
  Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	90
  Energy	50

  
  

  Effects

  Shadow Ball has no special effects.

  See Shadow Ball details page ↗
• Ice Punch50332.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Super effective against

  • Flying160%
  • Ground160%
  • Grass160%
  • Dragon160%

  Resisted by

  • Steel62.5%
  • Fire62.5%
  • Water62.5%
  • Ice62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	50
  Energy	33
  Weather boost	Snow
  Duration	2.0s
  Damage window	1.4s - 1.7s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	60
  Energy	40

  
  

  Effects

  Ice Punch has no special effects.

  See Ice Punch details page ↗
• Frustration10332.0s

  

  Type effectiveness chart

  Resisted by

  • Rock62.5%
  • Ghost39.1%
  • Steel62.5%

  Gym and Raid Battles

  Damage	10
  Energy	33
  Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
  Duration	2.0s
  Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

  Trainer Battles

  Damage	10
  Energy	70

  
  

  Effects

  Frustration has no special effects.

  See Frustration details page ↗

Shadow Annihilape CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Annihilape maxes out at 3,695 CP. Raid catches are 1,722 to 1,867 CP, or 2,153 to 2,334 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,340 to 1,401 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3695 CP
	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1340 CP - 1401 CP
	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1786 CP - 1867 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1722 CP - 1867 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	2153 CP - 2334 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

More information

• Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
• Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
• Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
  • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
• Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
  • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
• Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
• Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Annihilape

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Annihilape’s Fighting and Ghost-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Annihilape.

Fighting

Ghost

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#979
Height	1.2 m
Weight	56 kg
Region	Generation 9
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mankey	50 Candy	Primeape
Primeape	100 Candy Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon	Annihilape

• Mankey evolves into Primeape which costs 50 Candy.
• Primeape evolves into Annihilape which costs 100 Candy. Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon

Shadow Annihilape family

Shadow Annihilape’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Mankey

Primeape

Annihilape

Shadow Mankey

Shadow Primeape

Shadow Annihilape

▾How to purify Shadow Annihilape

Purification cost	3 Candy
	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

No size information available for this Pokémon

Movement type

Jumping

Jump Time

1.1s

Attack Probability

70%

Dodge Probability

20%

Dodge Duration

1s

Dodge Distance

1

Action Frequency

0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Annihilape from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Annihilape

• Regular Shadow AnnihilapeCopy shortcode
• Shiny Shadow AnnihilapeCopy shortcode

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• #979
• #979

Official artwork

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