Competitive Information for Annihilape [Scarlet/Violet]
Fighting / Ghost
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Annihilape? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Annihilape is an astounding Fighting and Ghost-typed Pokemon. It's a frequent sight to see Annihilape out in the 9th generation battlefield. Annihilape is considered strong enough to compete with Uber tiered Pokemon. Annihilape is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, and Psychic-typed attacks.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Annihilape's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Annihilape? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Scope Lens
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Drain Punch
- Rage Fist
- Endure
- Focus Energy
Doubles Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Popular VGC)
Annihilape is an astounding Physical Sweeper for double battles. This particular build was popular during earlier competitions. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Annihilape critical hit ratio by 1 stage. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Rage Fist is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Ghost-type move (+50 power for each time Annihilape was hit. Max 6 hits).
♦ Endure is a status move (Annihilape survives attacks this turn with at least 1 hp).
♦ Focus Energy is a status move (raises your Annihilape's critical hit ratio by 2 stages).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
Doubles Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Annihilape's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Annihilape is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Fighting or Ghost ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast / U-turn
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ U-turn is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Annihilape switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Night Slash / Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Night Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Outrage / Tera Blast
- Earthquake
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Outrage is a physical TERA-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast / Thunder Punch
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Tera Blast
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Rage Fist is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Ghost-type move (power increases by 50 each time Annihilape is hit).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast / Fire Punch
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast / Seed Bomb
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Earthquake is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Outrage
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Teratype Water moveset for Annihilape
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Rage Fist / Shadow Claw
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Annihilape (Defiant)
Annihilape is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Annihilape's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Defiant, Annihilape's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Annihilape's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Annihilape recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Annihilape afterwards).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Annihilape learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Annihilape can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Annihilape
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Annihilape's stats
- Bulk Up
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Annihilape
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Annihilape in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Annihilape's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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