Annihilape Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Annihilape cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Mankey and Primeape.
2025-07-21
Popularity Rank: #230
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #235
#230 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0979
Height
1.2 m
Weight
56.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Gray
Habitat
—
Shape
Humanoid
Why people love Annihilape
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Annihilape stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Bulbapedia notes that annihilape and its pre-evolved form, Primeape, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Rage Fist.
- A staple in our 🐒 Monkeys, Chimps & Apes crowd — Annihilape is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Annihilape has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Annihilape from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
Two Diamond
Destined Rivals
Rare
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Paldean Fates
Rare
Paldea Evolved
Ultra Rare
Scarlet & Violet
Rare
SVP Black Star Promos
None
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Annihilape
Spread layout for Annihilape, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Annihilape #171 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Annihilape page.
Annihilape ex #32 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Annihilape binder page.
Annihilape #92 (Destined Rivals) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Annihilape mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Annihilape chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Destined Rivals
Rare
Paldean Wonders
Two Diamond
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Paldean Fates
Rare
Paldea Evolved
Ultra Rare
Right page
Scarlet & Violet
Rare
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Annihilape cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Try a brick red, terracotta, and dusty purple sleeve story around Annihilape's fighting-type and ghost-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Annihilape page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #979 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Canon tags Annihilape as Rage Monkey Pokémon, gray colour stories, and a humanoid silhouette — chase prints that lean into that identity instead of generic stock poses.
Annihilape on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Annihilape — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
110
Attack
115
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
90
Speed
90
Total: 535
Players file Annihilape around tier "Uber" while Ability Vital Spirit (Prevents sleep.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Final Gambit — Does damage equal to the user's HP. User faints. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Fighting/Ghost typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Annihilape — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Annihilape, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
When its anger rose beyond a critical point, this Pokémon gained power that is unfettered by the limits of its physical body.
It imbues its fists with the power of the rage that it kept hidden in its heart. Opponents struck by these imbued fists will be shattered to their core.
Canon tags Annihilape as the Rage Monkey Pokémon and known for gray colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Collectors still read Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
In the games, Mankey → Primeape → Annihilape make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Epitaff
Spanish
Annihilape
French
Courrousinge
Italian
Annihilape
Japanese
コノヨザル
Japanese (Romaji)
Konoyozaru
Korean
저승갓숭
Chinese (Simplified)
弃世猴
Chinese (Traditional)
棄世猴
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