Annihilape Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Annihilape in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Annihilape
Annihilape is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Ghost typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 39.176 DPS.
Annihilape can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Annihilape is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Annihilape resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Annihilape is Shadow Mewtwo (39.176 DPS), Mega Alakazam (37.889 DPS), and Mega Gengar (37.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Annihilape: After defeating Annihilape, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1831 and 1914 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2278-2381 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Annihilape from raids will have exactly 1914 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Annihilape?
The best counter for Annihilape is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 39.176 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (37.889 DPS) and Mega Gengar (37.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Annihilape?
Annihilape can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Annihilape weak to?
Annihilape is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Annihilape be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Annihilape's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Annihilape from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Annihilape from raids will have 1914 CP at level 20, or 2381 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1831. If you see 1914 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Annihilape worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Annihilape is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Annihilape?
For the best moveset for Annihilape itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Annihilape stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Annihilape without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Annihilape can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (32.706 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (32.167 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Annihilape in raids?
Weather boost information for Annihilape is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.