Unleash a new level of fury in Pokémon GO by evolving your Primeape into the formidable Annihilape-a Ghost/Fighting-type powerhouse introduced in the Season of Timeless Travels. But this evolution isn’t just about candies; it demands a battle-hardened bond. Set Primeape as your buddy, defeat 30 Ghost or Psychic-type Pokémon in battle, then gather 100 Mankey candies to complete the transformation. Ready to dominate raids and battles with this rare evolution? Here’s how to evolve Primeape and claim your Annihilape.
How to evolve Primeape and get Annihilape in Pokémon Go
To evolve Primeape into Annihilape in Pokémon Go, you first need to set Primeape as your Buddy Pokémon. Then, you must defeat 30 Ghost- or Psychic-type Pokémon in battles while Primeape is your buddy. These battles can be against Team Rocket grunts, in raids, gym battles, or even friendly battles with other players. After completing this requirement, you need to have 100 Mankey candies to finalize the evolution into Annihilape. This special evolution mechanic was introduced during the “Raging Battles” event and adds a unique challenge beyond just collecting candies, emphasizing battle participation with Primeape as your companion.
Following the arrival of Jan. 2024’s “Raging Battles” event, you can evolve Primeape into Annihilape by defeating 30 ghost- or psychic-type Pokémon in battle while Primeape is your buddy.
Furthermore, know that Primeape does not need to defeat these Pokémon or participate in the battle to progress this evolution requirement. In other words, Primeape simply needs to be your buddy as you defeat ghost- and psychic-types with other Pokémon.
Even with this in mind, on the surface, it requires a dose of luck in encountering those specific types in gyms, raids or Go Battle League. Thankfully, there’s a few methods you can use to speed through the process, including:
- Battling a friend in local battles with their party filled with low level ghost- or psychic-type Pokémon
- Finding a Team Rocket grunt which has a team of ghost- or psychic-type Pokémon, defeating the first two Pokémon, then purposely losing and replaying the battle
- Fighting Blanche (found in the Training area at the bottom of the Battle screen) in Master League, who will have a Metagross in her line-up (thanks to The Silph Road sub-reddit for the tip!)
The “battling a friend” method is by far the fastest, but requires either someone willing to battle you over and over (make sure you return the favor so they can evolve their own Primeape), or having a secondary account on another device and to go through the steps solo.
Fighting Blanche is perhaps the most solo friendly option, but it’s also the most time consuming of these methods. Either way, these are faster than happening upon these types naturally, so turn to them if you’re keen to getting Annihilape as soon as possible.
Can Annihilape be shiny in in Pokémon Go?
Yes, Annihilape can be shiny in Pokémon GO. Players can obtain a shiny Annihilape by evolving a shiny Mankey into a shiny Primeape, and then evolving that shiny Primeape into Annihilape. The shiny Annihilape features a distinct color palette with cooler, bluish tones compared to its standard form. This shiny variant was introduced during the Raging Battles event in January 2024, making it a collectible addition for shiny hunters in the game.
On its debut, Annihilape can be shiny in Pokémon Go. This is because the prior Pokémon in the evolution chain – Mankey and Primeape – are already shiny eligible. (They made their shiny debut as part of March 2019’s “Battle Showdown” event.)
How can I evolve Primeape into Annihilape without leaving my house
You can evolve Primeape into Annihilape in Pokémon GO without leaving your house by using battles in the Go Battle League (GBL) or remote battles against Team Rocket grunts or friends who have Ghost or Psychic-type Pokémon. First, make Primeape your Buddy Pokémon. Then, defeat 30 Ghost or Psychic-type Pokémon in battles while Primeape is your buddy-these battles count even if done remotely or in GBL. After completing this, feed Primeape 100 Mankey candies to evolve it into Annihilape. This method allows you to complete the evolution entirely indoors without needing to visit gyms or go outside.
Can I evolve Primeape into Annihilape using only in-game battles at home
Yes, you can evolve Primeape into Annihilape using only in-game battles at home in Pokémon GO. To do this, make Primeape your Buddy Pokémon and defeat 30 Ghost or Psychic-type Pokémon in battles while Primeape is your buddy. These battles can be done remotely, such as in the Go Battle League or against Team Rocket grunts, without leaving your house. Once you’ve defeated the required 30 Pokémon, feed Primeape 100 Mankey candies to evolve it into Annihilape. This method requires no outdoor travel and can be completed entirely indoors through in-game battles.
