Shadow Annihilape
Fighting/Ghost-type, Generation 9. Ranked #27 among Ice-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Counter Ice Punch 12.8 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Counter. Ice Punch costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Annihilape takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- 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 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 STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Ice Punch Best | 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
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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Annihilape runs Counter with Ice Punch — 12.8 DPS and 327 TDO as a Ice-type attacker.
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.
Rankings
Where Shadow Annihilape places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #27 | C | 12.8 | 327 | Counter Ice Punch |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Annihilape
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Annihilape knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 83 | 2,825 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 83 | 3,058 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,831 | 1,914 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,278 | 2,381 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,831 | 1,914 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,384 | 1,447 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,831 | 1,914 |
Is Shadow Annihilape good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #27 as a Ice-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Annihilape is a favourite.
- Bulk-leaning spread (178 Defense / 242 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Ice Punch (charged), worth 12.8 DPS as a Ice-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Annihilape's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Annihilape takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Annihilape's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Annihilape reaches 3,695 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,268 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Annihilape?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Annihilape shows 1,867 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,334 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Annihilape in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Annihilape spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Annihilape be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Annihilape depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.