How to evolve Primeape into Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

❘ Updated: 2023-09-14T07:07:00

Mankey and Primeape are some of the returning Gen 1 Pokemon featured in Scarlet & Violet. A new evolution called Annihilape was introduced in Gen 9. Here’s everything you need to know about where to find Mankey and Primeape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and their new evolution line in the games.

Mankey & Primeape – first discovered in the Kanto region – have returned in Gen 9 of the Pokemon franchise, and a brand new third evolution has been discovered in the Paldea region.

Annihilape, the third stage evolution for Primeape, is the result of a Primeape who became so angry it died. Yes, you read that correctly. This new evolution is what happens when a Primeape rage quits life.

Here is where trainers can find Mankey & Primeape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and everything you need to know about their new evolution Annihilape. This new evolution is a powerhouse combining both Ghost and Fighting types, but trainers might have difficulty discovering how it evolves on their own.

Primeape evolution method in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Where to find Mankey in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
How to get Primeape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
How to get Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

An image of Annihilape's Pokedex entry in Scarlet & Violet.

Annilhilape is a new evolution featured in Scarlet & Violet.

Primeape evolution method in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Instead of grinding XP to get Primeape to a specific level to evolve, this new evolution method is a bit less traditional. Trainers will have to have Primeape use the move Rage Fist 20 times. After the 20th use, the Primeape will need to gain a level to evolve into Annihilape.

Rage Fist is a new move introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, and Primeape learns it after it reaches level 35.

Where to find Mankey in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Paldea location

Mankey is a relatively common Pokemon in the first few areas of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. It can be found in South Province (Area One, Two, & Five) and West Province (Area One & Three).

An image of Mankey locations in Scarlet & Violet.

Mankey can be found in the South and West Province areas in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Kitakami location

Mankey can also be found through the Teal Mask DLC in the Kitakami region. Trainers traveling through Kitakami can find Mankey in the Kitami Wilds and the Wistful Fields.

How to get Primeape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Paldea location

Players can either evolve Mankey or capture a wild Primeape in Scarlet & Violet. Mankey evolves into Primeape at level 28.

In Paldea, Primeape appears as a high-level strong spawn in Western Province (Area One & Three) and North Province (Area One), surrounded by Mankey.

An image of Primape's locations in Scarlet & Violet.

Primeape can be found in the West and North Province areas in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Kitakami location

Like its pre-evolution, Primeape can also be found in the Kitakami region. Trainers playing through Kitakami can find Primeape in the Internal Pass and Timeless Woods.

How to get Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Kitakami location

Trainers can actually find Annihilape in the wild through the Teal Mask DLC, though it is a very rare find. Trainers looking to get straight to Annihilape can find Annihilape very rarely in the Kitakami Woods.