Appletun (#0842) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP110170–217330–424

Atk8581–150157–295

Def8076–145148–284

SpA10094–167184–328

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe3031–9058–174

Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Appletun outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Bug2×Dragon2×Fairy2×Flying2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric¼×Grass¼×Water¼×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelFirePsychicDark

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes 2×

Abilities

Ripen
Doubles the effect of berries.
Gluttony
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Thick FatHidden ability
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#246 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (34.6%) · Thick Fat (88%) · Quiet (24.1%) · HP 2 / Def 32 / SpA 12 / SpD 20 (10.5%)

Moves Apple Acid, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Leech Seed

Singles

#241 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (32%) · Thick Fat (71.4%) · Calm (28.4%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (25.4%)

Moves Apple Acid, Recover, Leech Seed, Dragon Pulse

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0840ApplinGrassDragon
1. Use Tart Apple#0841FlappleGrassDragon
2. Use Sweet Apple#0842AppletunGrassDragon
3. Use Syrupy Apple#1011DipplinGrassDragon
  1. Level up knowing Dragon Cheer#1019HydrappleGrassDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1RecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

1Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

4CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

8StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

12Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

16ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

20Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

24RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

28Apple AcidLower the targets Special Defense by 1 stage.GrassSpec80100%10

32Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

36Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

40Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

44Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Apple Nectar Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#207Isle of Armor#021Paldea#110Kitakami#035

Its body is covered in sweet nectar, and the skin on its back is especially yummy. Children used to have it as a snack.
Shield
Eating a sweet apple caused its evolution. A nectarous scent wafts from its body, luring in the bug Pokémon it preys on.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: タルップル
Japanese (romaji): Tarupple
Korean: 단지래플
Chinese (Traditional): 豐蜜龍
Chinese (Simplified): 丰蜜龙
French: Dratatin
German: Schlapfel
Spanish: Appletun
Italian: Appletun

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 170
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: GrassDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 5 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60