Shadow Annihilape Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,695, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Annihilape in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Annihilape's best moveset is Counter with Close Combat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.

Q: What is Shadow Annihilape's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Annihilape reaches 3,695 CP at level 50 and 3,268 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Annihilape: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Counter Close Combat

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Annihilape takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Ghost1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Poison0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 220

Defense 178

Stamina 242

Stat total: 640
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,867 CP

Shadow form

Compared with regular Annihilape

Base form: Annihilape
In battle: +20% damage dealt · +20% damage taken
Caught with: Frustration (Charged TM only during Rocket Takeovers)
Purify: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy
Trade / Mega Evolve: Not possible while Shadow

PvP at a glance

Shadow Annihilape is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Annihilape moves

2 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Counter Best STAB	Fighting	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Low Kick STAB	Fighting	5	5	0.5s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat Best STAB	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Ice Punch	Ice	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Low Sweep STAB	Fighting	40	33	2.0s	20	1.21
Night Slash	Dark	45	33	2.0s	22.5	1.36
Shadow Ball STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Rage Fist STAB Elite	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Counter	Fighting	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Low Kick	Fighting	5	8	1	5.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Ice Punch	Ice	60	40	1.50	—
Low Sweep	Fighting	40	40	1.00	—
Night Slash	Dark	50	35	1.43	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Rage Fist	Ghost	50	35	1.43	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Rage Fist is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Mankey 50 Candy

Primeape 100 Candy

Annihilape

Family

Mankey

Primeape

Annihilape

Shadow forms Shadow Mankey Shadow Primeape Shadow Annihilape

How to get Shadow Annihilape

Source: Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Trading: Cannot be traded

Rescue CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Team GO Rocket Grunt	Lv 8	685	786
Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost)	Lv 13	1,141	1,261
Shadow Raid	Lv 20	1,766	1,914
Shadow Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,196	2,381

Is Shadow Annihilape good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Annihilape has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	46
Lv 2	144
Lv 3	243
Lv 4	342
Lv 5	440
Lv 6	539
Lv 7	638
Lv 8	736
Lv 9	835
Lv 10	934
Lv 11	1,027
Lv 12	1,120
Lv 13	1,214

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,307
Lv 15	1,401
Lv 16	1,494
Lv 17	1,587
Lv 18	1,681
Lv 19	1,774
Lv 20	1,867
Lv 21	1,961
Lv 22	2,054
Lv 23	2,148
Lv 24	2,241
Lv 25	2,334
Lv 26	2,428

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,521
Lv 28	2,615
Lv 29	2,708
Lv 30	2,802
Lv 31	2,848
Lv 32	2,895
Lv 33	2,942
Lv 34	2,988
Lv 35	3,035
Lv 36	3,082
Lv 37	3,128
Lv 38	3,175
Lv 39	3,222

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,268
Lv 41	3,310
Lv 42	3,352
Lv 43	3,394
Lv 44	3,436
Lv 45	3,478
Lv 46	3,521
Lv 47	3,564
Lv 48	3,608
Lv 49	3,651
Lv 50	3,695

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0979
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 56.00 kg
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0979_POKEMON_ANNIHILAPE_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Annihilape in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Annihilape's best moveset is Counter with Close Combat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.

What are Shadow Annihilape's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Annihilape takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic. It resists Poison, Rock. Bug, Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Shadow Annihilape's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Annihilape reaches 3,695 CP at level 50 and 3,268 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Annihilape: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Annihilape?

After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Annihilape shows 736 CP (level 8), or 1,214 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,867 CP, or 2,334 weather boosted.

How do you get Shadow Annihilape in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Annihilape is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Annihilape with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.

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