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Shadow Annihilape

Shadow Annihilape (Shadow)Fighting Ghost
  • cloudy
  • fog
Shadow Annihilape is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Annihilape is a Fighting and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,268 CP and is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Low Kick / Rage Fist. It is boosted by Cloudy and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Annihilape Stats and Max CP

220 ATK
178 DEF
242 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3695 CP
Lvl 40
3268 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2334 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1867 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1401 CP

Shadow Annihilape's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Annihilape PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

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.

Shadow Annihilape PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 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 AttackerRaid Attacker
#246
FightingFighting-type
#29
GhostGhost-type
#41
Great LeagueGreat League
#38
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#72
Master LeagueMaster League
#95

Shadow Annihilape Type Chart

Shadow Annihilape takes increased damage from:Shadow Annihilape takes increased damage from:

FairyFairy160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Shadow Annihilape takes reduced damage from:Shadow Annihilape takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Annihilape best moveset

Moves

Low Kick + Rage Fist

Ghost
FightingLow Kick
GhostRage Fist
Shadow Annihilape's best Ghost-type moveset is Low Kick / Rage Fist, with 16.62 DPS and 360.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Fog weather. Shadow Annihilape ranks #41 (B Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.

Counter + Close Combat

Fighting
FightingCounter
FightingClose Combat
Shadow Annihilape's best Fighting-type moveset is Counter / Close Combat, with 14.98 DPS and 324.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Annihilape ranks #29 (C Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.
1.FightingCounterGhostShadow Ball15.5417.27374.4
2.FightingCounterGhostRage Fist15.5417.27374.4
3.FightingLow KickGhostShadow Ball14.9516.62360.4
4.FightingLow KickGhostRage Fist14.9516.62360.4
5.FightingCounterFightingClose Combat13.4714.98324.7
6.FightingLow KickFightingClose Combat12.5513.96302.7
7.FightingCounterIceIce Punch11.9813.33289.0
8.FightingCounterFightingLow Sweep11.7313.05282.9
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Fast Attacks

  • FightingLow Kick550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Low Kick has no special effects.
    See Low Kick details page ↗
  • FightingCounter1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Counter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Counter has no special effects.
    See Counter details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkNight Slash45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Night Slash details page ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FightingLow Sweep40332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Sweep
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy40

    Effects
    Low Sweep has no special effects.
    See Low Sweep details page ↗
  • GhostRage Fist *100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rage Fist
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rage Fist has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Rage Fist details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • IceIce Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Ice Punch has no special effects.
    See Ice Punch details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Annihilape's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Annihilape's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Annihilape has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Annihilape CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Annihilape reaches a maximum of 3,268 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,722–1,867 CP, rising to 2,153–2,334 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,340–1,401 CP.

Max CPMax CP3268 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1340 CP - 1401 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1786 CP - 1867 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1722 CP - 1867 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2153 CP - 2334 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Annihilape Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
146 CP2144 CP3243 CP
4342 CP5440 CP6539 CP
7638 CP8736 CP9835 CP
10934 CP111027 CP121120 CP
131214 CP141307 CP151401 CP
161494 CP171587 CP181681 CP
191774 CP201867 CP211961 CP
222054 CP232148 CP242241 CP
252334 CP262428 CP272521 CP
282615 CP292708 CP302802 CP
312848 CP322895 CP332942 CP
342988 CP353035 CP363082 CP
373128 CP383175 CP393222 CP
403268 CP413310 CP423352 CP
433394 CP443436 CP453478 CP
463521 CP473564 CP483608 CP
493651 CP503695 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#979
Height1.2 m
Weight56 kg
RegionGeneration 9
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MankeyMankey
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
PrimeapePrimeape
PrimeapePrimeape
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconDefeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon
AnnihilapeAnnihilape
  • Mankey evolves into Primeape which costs 50 Candy.
  • Primeape evolves into Annihilape which costs 100 Candy. Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokémon
How to purify Shadow Annihilape
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Annihilape

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Annihilape's Fighting and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Annihilape.

Fighting Fighting

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Annihilape Candy360 Shadow Annihilape Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Annihilape Candy12 Shadow Annihilape Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Annihilape Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Annihilape Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Annihilape Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Annihilape Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Annihilape Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Annihilape Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Annihilape Candy-

Shadow Annihilape Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Annihilape from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Annihilape in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Annihilape family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Annihilape in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MankeyMankey
PrimeapePrimeape
AnnihilapeAnnihilape
Shadow Mankey (Shadow)Shadow Mankey
Shadow Primeape (Shadow)Shadow Primeape
Shadow Annihilape (Shadow)Shadow Annihilape

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Annihilape

Shadow Annihilape high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Annihilape. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Annihilape Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Annihilape Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletWhen its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body.
VioletIt imbues its fists with the power of the rage that it kept hidden in its heart. Opponents struck by these imbued fists will be shattered to their core.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Annihilape’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fighting and Ghost-type Pokémon, Shadow Annihilape is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Annihilape in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Annihilape in Pokémon GO are Counter and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.267 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 374.431.

How does Shadow Annihilape perform in Raids?

Shadow Annihilape is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Annihilape rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Shadow Annihilape is a C-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #29. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Shadow Annihilape rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Shadow Annihilape is a B-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #41 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Annihilape?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Annihilape: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Falinks, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

What is Shadow Annihilape’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Annihilape’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3268 CP and 3695 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Annihilape be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Annihilape can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Annihilape Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Annihilape cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.