Similar to its pre-evolutions, Annihilape seems to take inspiration from primates, particularly {{wp|Barbary macaques in Gibraltar|Gibraltar barbary macaques}}, but it could also take inspiration from {{wp|snub-nosed monkey}}s, {{wp|Japanese macaque}}s, and {{wp|baboon}}s, sharing with the latter the pig-like nose, proportions, and propensity for rage. Its general concept and added {{type|Ghost}} may have been inspired by {{p|Primeape}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}}, which states that Primeape can become so angry that it dies as a result. Additionally, it seems to be inspired by {{wp|onryō}}, vengeful spirits from Japanese folklore. It may take additional inspiration from the {{wp|Basajaun}}, a hairy apelike being from Basque folklore.
Similar to its pre-evolutions, Annihilape seems to take inspiration from primates, particularly {{wp|Barbary macaques in Gibraltar|Gibraltar barbary macaques}}, but it could also take inspiration from {{wp|snub-nosed monkey}}s, {{wp|Japanese macaque}}s, {{wp|Southern pig-tailed macaque}}s, and {{wp|baboon}}s, sharing with the latter the pig-like nose, proportions, and propensity for rage.
Its general concept and added {{type|Ghost}} may have been inspired by {{p|Primeape}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}}, which states that Primeape can become so angry that it dies as a result. Additionally, it seems to be inspired by {{wp|onryō}}, vengeful spirits from Japanese folklore. It may take additional inspiration from the {{wp|Basajaun}}, a hairy apelike being from Basque folklore.
Annihilape increasing the size of its unshackled arm, note the raised eyebrows as well.
Annihilape is a simian Pokémon with a round body that is situated on two thick, black legs. It is covered in shaggy grey fur that streams upward and seems to evaporate. Its shaggy eyebrows usually hang down but tend to stream upwards while Annihilape is in battle. Unlike Primeape and Mankey, Annihilape's skin is a dark grey. The metal shackle on its left arm is broken while it appears to have no shackle at all on the right arm. It is also able to greatly increase the size of its unshackled arm. Annihilape has three fingered hands and two-toed feet. There are multiple throbbing veins on the left side of its face. Its eyes are red as if the creature were in an extreme rage.
Annihilape evolved from Primeape when the rage in its soul became too much for its physical form to contain; it gained increased power as a result of its spirit no longer being limited by the flesh. The rage that was bubbling inside fills its punches with force that frightens its targets to their core.
Annihilape and its pre-evolved form, Primeape, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Rage Fist.
Evolution
Annihilape evolves from Primeape and is the final form of Mankey.
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.
Its general concept and added Ghost-type may have been inspired by Primeape's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Sun, which states that Primeape can become so angry that it dies as a result. Additionally, it seems to be inspired by onryō, vengeful spirits from Japanese folklore. It may take additional inspiration from the Basajaun, a hairy apelike being from Basque folklore.
Name origin
Annihilape may be a combination of annihilate and ape.
Konoyozaru may be a combination of この世を去る kono yo o saru (to leave this world; to die) and 猿 saru (monkey).
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