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Great League PvP guide

Annihilape (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Annihilape (Shadow) is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #34. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Rage Fist and Ice Punch.

Great League

#34

Strong pick

Type

Fighting/Ghost

Best Fast Move

Low Kick

Charged Moves

Rage FistIce Punch

Max CP

3,695

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT ANNIHILAPE (SHADOW)

Is Annihilape (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Annihilape (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #34.

Annihilape (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #73 and a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #95.

Annihilape (Shadow) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great LeagueBest#3489.9Low Kick, Rage Fist, Ice Punch
Ultra League#7387.3Low Kick, Rage Fist, Ice Punch
Master League#9576.8Counter, Rage Fist, Ice Punch

Best Moveset for Annihilape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Low Kick
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Rage Fist
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Ice Punch
ice

Charged Move

DMG60Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

The recommended PvP moveset for Annihilape (Shadow) is Low Kick with Rage Fist and Ice Punch.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Annihilape (Shadow) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Counter
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+6Turns2DPT4.00EPT3.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Low KickRecommended
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Charged Moves

Close Combat
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Ice PunchRecommended
ice

Charged Move

DMG60Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Low Sweep
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG40Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Night Slash
dark

Charged Move

DMG50Energy cost35

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Rage FistRecommended
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Shadow Ball
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Annihilape (Shadow) PvP Move Counts

Low Kick → Rage Fist

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Low Kick → Ice Punch

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Annihilape (Shadow) Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Annihilape (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Annihilape (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Annihilape (Shadow)'s Fighting/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fairy1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • ghost1.6×
  • psychic1.6×

Resistant to

  • bug0.391×
  • fighting0.391×
  • normal0.391×
  • poison0.625×
  • rock0.625×

Best Counters to Annihilape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Annihilape (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Annihilape (Shadow)'s league HP.

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Shadow Clawghost

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Shadow Sneakghost

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    93% HP

  • Play Roughfairy

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    111% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Peckflying

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Divewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    39% HP

  • Flyflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    99% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    66% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    58% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    88% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    45% HP

Great League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    79% HP

  • Flamethrowerfire

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    50% HP

Ratings are shown from Annihilape (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Annihilape (Shadow).

Best Teammates for Annihilape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Annihilape (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.

Covers 4 of Annihilape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Annihilape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Annihilape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Annihilape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 2 of Annihilape (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Annihilape (Shadow)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#12/15/141,497171,832,761
#22/15/151,499171,832,761
#33/14/141,499171,831,477
#40/15/51,50017.51,829,867
#53/15/131,500171,827,959
Ultra League#10/15/152,49228.53,951,993
#21/14/152,49628.53,949,386
#31/15/142,49828.53,948,262
#42/15/122,49928.53,944,336
#50/10/142,497293,938,566
Master League#115/15/143,688506,885,450
#215/15/153,695506,885,450
#314/15/143,672506,856,151
#414/15/153,679506,856,151
#515/15/133,681506,853,425

Annihilape (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO

Annihilape (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Annihilape (Shadow) 2/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
17
CP
1,497
Attack
122.3
Defense
106.3
HP
141

Ultra League

Annihilape (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
28.5
CP
2,492
Attack
156.9
Defense
137.6
HP
183

Master League

Annihilape (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,688
Attack
197.5
Defense
162.2
HP
215

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What is the best moveset for Annihilape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Annihilape (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Rage Fist and Ice Punch.

Is Annihilape (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Annihilape (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #34.

What counters Annihilape (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Mimikyu, Cramorant and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Annihilape (Shadow) in Great League.

What is Annihilape (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Annihilape (Shadow) is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).