Annihilape is coming to Pokémon GO, during the Raging Battles GO Battle Week event, which takes place from January 19, 2024 to January 24, 2024 8:00 pm local time. Raging Battles brings with it the new Paldean evolution for the Mankey family, Annihilape!
Alongside Annihilape, there are several featured Raid Bosses, event-themed Field Research focused on Mankey, and Throh and Sawk make a global appearance, regardless where you are at.
Raging Battles
Date & Time
- Starts: Friday, January 19, 2024 from 10:00 am local time
- Ends: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:00 pm local time
Bonuses
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Annihilape Debuts in Pokémon GO!
Annihilape
Annihilape, the Rage Monkey Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut! Annihilape is a new evolution for Primeape, Mankey’s evolution, first discovered in the Paldean region. It is a Fighting and Ghost type Pokémon.
You can evolve Primeape into Annihilape after you defeat 30 Ghost-type or Psychic-type Pokémon in battle with Primeape as your buddy. You do not have to defeat these Pokémon with Primeape.
Shiny Annihilape
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Throh and Sawk will appear globally during the event!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids during the event:
Appearing in 1-Star Raids
Appearing in 3-Star Raids
Related raid guides: Primeape, Gyarados and Zweilous.
Field Research
The following Pokémon will be available as encounter rewards from Field Research tasks:
Collection Challenge
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete the Raging Battles Collection Challenges to receive three Fast TMs, three Charged TMs, and Stardust!
GO Battle Week: Timeless Travels
Date & Time
- Starts: Friday, January 19, 2024 from 10:00 am local time
- Ends: Wednesday: January 24, 2024 8:00 pm local time
Bonuses
The following leagues will be active.
- Great League
- Ultra League
- Master League
Paid Timed Research Raging Battles
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Complete the research tasks to earn three Rare Candy, one Rocket Radar, Stardust, and two Premium Battle Passes!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
