# Annihilape - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Annihilape builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Annihilape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | 53.494% |
| **Record** | 964-838-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Annihilape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Annihilape
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 65.330%
- **Protect**: 41.261%
- **Shadow Claw**: 38.682%
- **Rage Fist**: 38.109%
- **Ice Punch**: 37.536%
- **Drain Punch**: 33.238%
- **Phantom Force**: 28.367%
- **Bulk Up**: 26.074%
- **Rock Slide**: 23.496%
- **U-turn**: 22.063%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 98.854%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 57.307%
- **Leftovers**: 18.338%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.736%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.158%
- **Life Orb**: 4.585%
- **Psychic Seed**: 1.719%
- **Spell Tag**: 1.146%
- **Kasib Berry**: 1.146%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 33.524%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 22.350%
- **Gholdengo**: 19.771%
- **Sinistcha**: 17.192%
- **Raichu-Mega-Y**: 14.613%
- **Incineroar**: 14.327%

## Featured Teams with Annihilape

### Team 1 by Wb_vg
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6adf94b780a8f79408d1eb2f*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Annihilape, Rotom-Wash, Scovillain-Mega

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Drain Punch, Rage Fist, Bulk Up

### Team 2 by Altkyle
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6ac559b885920e4d25365899*

**Pokemon**: Dragonite-Mega, Annihilape, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Ice Punch, Rock Tomb

### Team 3 by Zephyr0811
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9956a8ab080c8c957f8984*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Indeedee, Sneasler, Lucario-Mega-Z, Annihilape, Armarouge

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Rock Slide, Phantom Force, Shadow Claw

### Team 4 by Kyle Doran
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6acd02ff8a8383117e3ea37e*

**Pokemon**: Dragonite-Mega, Annihilape, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Ice Punch, Rock Tomb

### Team 5 by Koalelu
*Record: 9-0*
*Event: limitless-6adb348897e21d82e5c6d12c*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Venusaur, Annihilape, Garchomp-Mega-Z, Archaludon, Charizard-Mega-Y

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Shadow Claw, Bulldoze, Rock Slide

### Team 6 by Carnzy3
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6ae2eada80a8f79408d20ac0*

**Pokemon**: Annihilape, Typhlosion-Hisui, Tyranitar-Mega, Sinistcha, Excadrill, Scrafty-Mega

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Bulk Up, Drain Punch, Rage Fist

### Team 7 by Gayangos2001
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6adec64997e21d82e5c6f556*

**Pokemon**: Rillaboom, Incineroar, Froslass-Mega, Annihilape, Glimmora, Garchomp-Mega-Z

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Shadow Claw, Rock Tomb, U-turn

### Team 8 by Shinka
*Record: 8-1-1*
*Event: limitless-6a7c50af2b308b6067b51ef4*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Gholdengo, Rillaboom, Annihilape, Salamence-Mega

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Phantom Force, Close Combat, Ice Punch, U-turn

### Team 9 by Altkyle
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6adb9cc491617679e849f133*

**Pokemon**: Dragonite-Mega, Annihilape, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Ice Punch, Rock Tomb

### Team 10 by CCManny
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6a99564fa4272c53be64592f*

**Pokemon**: Lucario-Mega-Z, Indeedee, Annihilape, Gardevoir-Mega, Sneasler, Armarouge

**Annihilape Set**:
- **Ability**: Defiant
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Shadow Claw, Ice Punch, Close Combat, Phantom Force


## FAQ for Annihilape in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Annihilape?
The most common moves for Annihilape are Close Combat, Protect, Shadow Claw, Rage Fist. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Annihilape?
Annihilape is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Tyranitar-Mega, Gholdengo, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Annihilape weak to and resistant against?
Annihilape is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Annihilape?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Annihilape?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Annihilape?
Annihilape is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (98.854%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (57.307%).

### What is the most common role for Annihilape?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Annihilape often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Annihilape?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Annihilape on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Annihilape) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Annihilape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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