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No. 0840

Applin

Apple Core Pokémon

Applin
Official art
GrassDragon
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
0.5 kg 1.1 lbs
Base stat total
260 top 94%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
As soon as it’s born, it burrows into an apple. Not only does the apple serve as its food source, but the flavor of the fruit determines its evolution.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284
Atk4040–10176–196
Def8076–145148–284
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD4040–10176–196
Spe2022–7940–152
Total260Higher than 6% of all Pokémon
HP40Atk40Def80Spe20SpD40SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 20). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Applin outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 79Applin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 72Applin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 40Applin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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

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.

  • BulletproofHidden ability

    Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 2

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

TM / HM / TR 2

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

Egg moves 4

EggDefense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40
EggRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10
EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

Pokédex entries

Category
Apple Core Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
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Galar#205Isle of Armor#019Paldea#108Kitakami#033

  1. As soon as it’s born, it burrows into an apple. Not only does the apple serve as its food source, but the flavor of the fruit determines its evolution.

    Shield

  2. It spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it’s just an apple and nothing more.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
カジッチュ
Japanese (romaji)
Kajicchu
Korean
과사삭벌레
Chinese (Traditional)
啃果蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
啃果虫
French
Verpom
German
Knapfel
Spanish
Applin
Italian
Applin

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
52
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 12 areas
  • Challenge BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Fields of HonorInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Forest of FocusInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Insular SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
  • Loop LagoonInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 19–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Soothing WetlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
  • Training LowlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–60
  • Workout SeaInteracting 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 25–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 12 areas
  • Challenge BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Fields of HonorInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Forest of FocusInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Insular SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
  • Loop LagoonInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 19–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Soothing WetlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
  • Training LowlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–60
  • Workout SeaInteracting 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 25–40
Shield 11 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 11 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30