Pokemon GO Annihilape: Release Date & How to Get

Pokemon GO players have a new powerful Pokemon to add to their collections soon. Annihilape, the third evolution of Mankey introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, is coming to the mobile game on January 19. This article will cover everything you need to know about Annihilape in Pokemon GO.

Annihilape Joins Pokemon GO Roster

Annihilape will be the latest Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet to make its way to Pokemon GO.

• The dual Fighting/Ghost-type monkey Pokemon is known for its power and was a popular raid choice in the Nintendo Switch games thanks to moves like Close Combat.
• On January 19, trainers will be able to evolve their Primeapes into Annihilape through a special method.

How To Get Annihilape in Pokemon GO

To get Annihilape, you first need to have Primape and evolve it. To evolve Primeape into Annihilape in Pokemon GO, trainers need to:

• Set the Primeape you want to evolve as your Buddy Pokemon
• Defeat 30 Psychic- or Ghost-type Pokemon in battles

Once those steps are complete, that Primeape can be evolved into Annihilape.

This is different from the evolution method in Scarlet and Violet, where Annihilape evolves from Primeape after it uses its signature move Rage Fist 20 times.

The Pokemon GO method will likely take more effort than spamming Rage Fist in the Switch games. Players do not need to use their Primeape in the battles against Psychic and Ghost Pokemon to fulfill the requirement.

Increased Spawns to Get Primeape

Primeape and its pre-evolution, Mankey, will be appearing more frequently in Pokemon GO from January 19 to January 24.

This special spawn increase will make it easier for trainers to obtain the Pokemon they need to evolve into Annihilape.

Raid Battles Feature Primeape

3-star raids will feature Primeape from January 19 to January 24 as well. Defeating these raids will give trainers a chance to catch the evolved form of Mankey needed for Annihilape.

Annihilape Joins Exclusive Fighting/Ghost Group

This primal Pokemon is only the second Pokemon to have the Fighting/Ghost type combination. The first is Mythical Pokemon Marshadow introduced in Sun and Moon.

• This unique typing gives Annihilape an advantage against other Fighting types, which are common in the Go Battle League meta.
• However, it also adds a weakness to Ghost moves that Primeape does not have.

Strong New Option with Caveats

Annihilape will provide Pokemon GO players with a new strong raid and PvP option. However, trainers will need to put in effort to evolve their Primeapes and the extra Ghost weakness may be a drawback in certain matchups.

Those looking to add this furious monkey to their rosters will need to start battling Psychic and Ghost types starting January 19. With some hard work, trainers will have a powerful new ally just in time for Go Battle League.

Summary

• Annihilape released in Pokemon GO on January 19
• Evolve by defeating 30 Psychic or Ghost Pokemon with Primeape Buddy
• Mankey/Primeape spawns increased from Jan 19 to Jan 24
• Annihilape provides new raid and PvP option but has extra weakness