Max HP/Spe EVs, combined with its signature move that grows stronger the more it is hit, Rage Fist and Drain Punch is this setup-ace Annihilape build.Taunt to shut down disruption, raise Attack and Defense while mixing in recovery to aim for a sweep — its composition.

Bulk Up Taunt Role

Taunt to shut down the opponent's status moves, Bulk Up to raise its stats and dominate the field is its main role.Leftovers or Drain Punch to fight tenaciously, boost its bulk while deflecting the opponent's attacks and gradually ramp up its power — its role.

Favorable Matchups

Defensive Pokémon with low power

This Annihilape build is extremely strong against low-power defensive Pokémon.Taunt to block disruption from status moves while forcing them to attack, Rage Fist's power can be steadily raised.

Threats

Special Attackers that can strike its weakness first

Annihilape has no means of raising Speed or Sp.Def.If a Special Attacker that can strike its weakness first is sent out, it cannot make use of its strengths and gets taken down. You need to take out the Special Attacker first, or Thunder Wave or Sticky Web to provide Speed support, among other adjustments.

Investing heavily in HP/Speed EVs, Leftovers is held to A bulky attacker build with enhanced staying power Annihilape.Bulk Up to raise both offense and defense, and by enduring the opponent's attacks, Rage Fist's power increases.

Doubles Setup Ace Role

the ability Defiant keeps the opponent's Intimidate and similar in check, taking on a role of attacking with physical moves.Protect or Drain Punch to manage its HP, staying on the field for a long time with allied support to overwhelm the opponent is possible.

Good Partners

Maushold, which provides support with moves like Beat Up,

Beat Up and similar pairs well with Maushold. When all four allies are still standing, using Beat Up on Annihilape raises Rage Fist's power up to 250. Furthermore, the ability Friend Guard or Follow Me can also provide support on the defensive side.

Pokémon that provide support through healing or screens

that provide support through healing or screens also pair well. Sinistcha Hospitality or Life Dew can heal allies. Also, Grimmsnarl or Sableye can, with the ability Prankster move first and Reflect or Light Screen use it.

Threats

Weak to special attackers that hit its weaknesses

It is weak to special attackers that exploit its weaknesses.Bulk Up even raising Defense does not reduce the damage taken from special moves. Counter special moves with an ally's Follow Me or Light Screen of an ally and Rage Fist counterattack with it.