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Annihilape
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,739 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Annihilape
Annihilape is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,739 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Annihilape has base stats of 220 Attack, 178 Defense, and 242 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 640.
With its high max CP, Annihilape is a strong contender in Master League PvP and a powerful raid attacker. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Cloudy weather, Annihilape receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Annihilape is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Low Sweep | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | -35 | - | 50 | -35 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | -40 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Rage Fist ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Annihilape takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Annihilape takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Annihilape
Top Pokémon to use when battling Annihilape in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 7 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 8 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 9 |
Azelf
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 10 |
Latios
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
🏆 Annihilape PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 1,491 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 1,494 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 1,494 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 1,497 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1,495 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 29 | 2,497 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 29 | 2,495 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 29 | 2,491 |
| 10 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 29 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Annihilape IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,802 | 1,401 | 1,867 | 2,334 | 3,268 | 3,706 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,796 | 1,398 | 1,864 | 2,330 | 3,262 | 3,699 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,794 | 1,397 | 1,863 | 2,328 | 3,260 | 3,696 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,777 | 1,388 | 1,851 | 2,314 | 3,240 | 3,673 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,776 | 1,388 | 1,850 | 2,313 | 3,239 | 3,672 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,753 | 1,376 | 1,835 | 2,294 | 3,211 | 3,641 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,728 | 1,364 | 1,818 | 2,273 | 3,183 | 3,609 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,742 | 1,371 | 1,828 | 2,285 | 3,199 | 3,627 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,680 | 1,340 | 1,786 | 2,233 | 3,126 | 3,545 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,444 | 1,222 | 1,629 | 2,037 | 2,851 | 3,233 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Annihilape with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,706 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,268 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,786 - 1,867 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,233 - 2,334 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,786 - 1,867 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,340 - 1,401 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Annihilape with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 26 | 3,268 |
| 2 | 3,268 | 27 | 3,268 |
| 3 | 3,268 | 28 | 3,268 |
| 4 | 3,268 | 29 | 3,268 |
| 5 | 440 | 30 | 2,802 |
| 6 | 3,268 | 31 | 3,268 |
| 7 | 3,268 | 32 | 3,268 |
| 8 | 3,268 | 33 | 3,268 |
| 9 | 3,268 | 34 | 3,268 |
| 10 | 934 | 35 | 3,035 |
| 11 | 3,268 | 36 | 3,268 |
| 12 | 3,268 | 37 | 3,268 |
| 13 | 3,268 | 38 | 3,268 |
| 14 | 3,268 | 39 | 3,268 |
| 15 | 1,401 | 40 | 3,268 |
| 16 | 3,268 | 41 | 3,268 |
| 17 | 3,268 | 42 | 3,268 |
| 18 | 3,268 | 43 | 3,268 |
| 19 | 3,268 | 44 | 3,268 |
| 20 | 1,867 | 45 | 3,496 |
| 21 | 3,268 | 46 | 3,268 |
| 22 | 3,268 | 47 | 3,268 |
| 23 | 3,268 | 48 | 3,268 |
| 24 | 3,268 | 49 | 3,268 |
| 25 | 2,334 | 50 | 3,706 |
📖 Complete Annihilape Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Annihilape (#979) is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,739 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Annihilape is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Annihilape in 2026.
📊 Annihilape Stats Analysis
Annihilape's Attack stat is 220 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Annihilape a strong damage dealer.
With 178 Defense (Good) and 242 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 640. This gives Annihilape reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Annihilape's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Annihilape Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Annihilape depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Low Kick (Fast) with Close Combat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Annihilape has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Annihilape has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Annihilape PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Annihilape can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting/Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Normal, Fighting-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.
Master League
With 3,706 CP at Level 50, Annihilape is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Annihilape Raid Guide & Counters
Annihilape appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Annihilape at Level 20 (1,786 - 1,867 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,233 - 2,334 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,867 CP.
🎯 How to Get Annihilape in Pokémon GO
Annihilape can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Annihilape Evolution Guide
Annihilape is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
- Mankey (#056)
- Primeape (#057) — 50 Candy
- Annihilape (#979) ← current — 100 Candy
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Annihilape in Pokémon GO
Shiny Annihilape is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Annihilape gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,233 - 2,334 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Annihilape
Q: What is Annihilape's max CP?
A: 3,706 CP at Level 50, or 3,268 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Annihilape good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Annihilape be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Annihilape is available.
Q: What is Annihilape weak to?
A: Flying, Psychic, Fairy, Ghost-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Low Kick + Close Combat for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.