No. 0842

Appletun

Apple Nectar Pokémon

Official art

Appletun is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 485. In Pokémon Champions it’s #246 on the Doubles ladder and #241 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Grass Dragon

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 13 kg 28.7 lbs
Base stat total: 485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Ripen Gluttony Thick Fat

Champions#246 Doubles · #241 Singles Usual set

Leftovers · Quiet · HP 2 / Def 32 / SpA 12 / SpD 20Full set →

Pokédex entryShield

Its body is covered in sweet nectar, and the skin on its back is especially yummy. Children used to have it as a snack.

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Base stats

HP110185–217330–424

Atk8594–150157–295

Def8090–145148–284

SpA100108–167184–328

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe3045–9058–174

Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

GrassDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Ice

2×

BugDragonFairyFlyingPoison

Resists

½×

Ground

¼×

ElectricGrassWater

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelFirePsychicDark

With Thick Fat, hidden ability: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat, hidden ability: Ice becomes 2×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45

Scarf135Tailwind180

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Appletun against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Appletun · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Appletun · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50		Appletun · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Ripen
When this Pokémon eats certain Berries, the effects are doubled.
Other Pokémon with Ripen 2
Applin Flapple
Gluttony
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Linoone Gulpin Swalot Spoink Grumpig Munchlax Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Skwovet Greedent Applin Flapple Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin
Thick Fat, hidden ability
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokémon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
Other Pokémon with Thick Fat 28
Mega Venusaur Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Seel Dewgong Snorlax Marill Azumarill Swinub Piloswine Miltank Makuhita Hariyama Azurill Spoink Grumpig Spheal Sealeo Walrein Purugly Munchlax Mamoswine Tepig Pignite Lechonk Oinkologne Cetoddle Cetitan

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#246 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (34.6%) · Thick Fat, hidden ability (88.0%) · Quiet (24.1%) · HP 2 / Def 32 / SpA 12 / SpD 20 (10.5%)

MovesApple Acid Protect Dragon Pulse Leech Seed

Singles

#241 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (32.0%) · Thick Fat, hidden ability (71.4%) · Calm (28.4%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (25.4%)

MovesApple 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.

Usage over time

Values

Appletun, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
Month	Regulation	Battles	Share of teams
Apr 2026	Reg M-A	3,122,222	<0.1%
May 2026	Reg M-A	3,355,619	<0.1%
Jun 2026	Reg M-B	1,163,315	<0.1%
Jul 2026	Reg M-B	1,764,686	<0.1%
Aug 2026	Reg M-B	1,269,250	<0.1%
Sep 2026	Reg M-C	1,631,943	<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

Showdown: all games0.1%

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

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

Level up 17


Evo	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
1	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
1	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
1	WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Water	Status	—	—	40
4	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
8	Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
12	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
16	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
20	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
24	RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
28	Apple Acid100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	80	100%	10
32	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
36	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
40	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Special	85	100%	10
44	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 44


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Physical	60	90%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Physical	80	100%	10
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Special	85	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Special	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM169	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Special	130	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
TM186	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Physical	95	95%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Physical	55	100%	20
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Biology

A large, lumbering Pokémon, Appletun's evolution was induced by the Sweet Apple that it ate. It generates a very sweet nectar from its back, the scent of which lures bug Pokémon that it preys on. The loose patches of skin on its back are considered to be especially delicious and were once known to be peeled off and eaten as a snack by children.

Design & origin

Appletun appears to be based on the Lindwurm.

Forms

Gigantamax Appletun

GrassDragonRipen Gluttony Thick Fat

BST 485

When Gigantamaxed, Appletun is encased in a large hollow apple dripping with golden nectar. It is slightly slimmer; its head and neck poke out from the top, with the stem of the apple atop its head.

Its eyes no longer droop over the sides of its head, now standing upright. It looks identical to Gigantamax Flapple. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Sweetness.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#17 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 15,989 votesThe Pokémon Company International

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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

English: Appletun
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

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

Evolves from Applin: Use Sweet Apple.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.