Pokemon Go Annihilape: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

The popular raging ape debuted in Pokemon Go at the beginning of the year, so if you managed to catch an Annihilape, here’s everything you need to know about this Pokemon’s moveset for PvP and Raid battles.

Annihilape is part of the Mankey family, as it’s Primeape’s newest evolution in Scarlet & Violet. This furious ape became a success around the Paldea region due to its stats and type combination, earning it an early introduction to Pokemon Go with the Raging Battles event.

If you were one of the lucky players who caught this dual Fighting/Ghost-type or are looking to get one now that Mankey will be featured in Rivals Week 2024, here are its best movesets for PvP and Raid battles.

Contents

• Pokemon Go Annihilape all moves
• Pokemon Go Annihilape best PvP moveset
• Pokemon Go Annihilape best Raid moveset

Pokemon Go Annihilape all moves

This angry Pokemon has two Fast Moves and four Charged Moves available in its pool, which range from Fighting to Dark and even Ice-type.

Annihilape Fast Moves

• Counter (Fighting/STAB)
• Low Kick (Fighting/STAB)

Annihilape Charged Moves

• Close Combat (Fighting/STAB)
• Ice Punch (Ice)
• Low Sweep (Fighting/STAB)
• Night Slash (Dark)
• Shadow Ball (Ghost/STAB)

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Pokemon Go Annihilape best PvP moveset

Annihilape’s best moveset for PvP consists of Counter as a Fast Move and Shadow Ball as a Charged Move.

Counter is not just one of the best Fast Moves in PvP, it is ultimately better than Low Kick, as it deals double damage for only a little bit more energy.

Shadow Ball is basically a nuke and it only costs 10 more energy than Close Combat. Additionally, it has no drawbacks, meaning you can use it freely without worrying about self-debuffs.

Pokemon Go Annihilape best Raid moveset

The best moveset players can select for Annihilape in Pokemon Go is Counter as a Fast Move and Close Combat as a Charged Move, with 13.94 damage per second.

Because this ape is not Ice or Dark type, using Ice Punch or Night Slash as a Charged Move is not recommended unless you’re looking for coverage.

It’s better to build Annihilape with just Fighting moves, as it has no Ghost-type Fast Move to capitalize on if going for Shadow Ball. Plus, all Fighting-type moves will benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB), dealing 20% more damage.

Those are the best movesets for Annihilape in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check the guides below:

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