Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 39
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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#979
POKÉDEX No. #979
Annihilape
Rage Monkey Pokémon
When its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body.
Weak to
Flying
Ghost
Psychic
Fairy
Height1.2 m
Weight56.0 kg
AbilitiesVital Spirit
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP110330–424
- Attack115211–361
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed90166–306
Total535
/ 720
BST535
78 percentile (1025)+73 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Gray
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Primeape#57Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #979 |
| Champions | #979 |
| Hyperspace | #3 |
| Kitakami | #101 |
| Paldea | #160 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
268
EV Yield
+3 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
DarkGhost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Annihilape's Fighting / Ghost typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark, ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Annihilape's 535 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (115) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 50 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Fighting, Ghost combination gives Annihilape 3 resistances, 2 immunities, and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 7 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Annihilape a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
56.0 kg
TypeFightingGhost
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
Prevents flinching.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Annihilape?
Annihilape is a dual-type Fighting, Ghost Pokémon.
What are Annihilape's weaknesses?
Annihilape takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Psychic, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting type moves.
How does Annihilape evolve?
Annihilape is the final form of the Mankey → Primeape → Annihilape evolution line.
What are Annihilape's base stats?
Annihilape has a base stat total of 535: HP 110, Attack 115, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 90, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Attack (115).
