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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 Higher than 6% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
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.
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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk4054–10176–196
Def8090–145148–284
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe2036–7940–152
Total260Higher than 6% of Pokémon
HP40Atk40Def80Spe20SpD40SpA40

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: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

GrassDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Grass and Dragon)
2×
Bug (because of Grass)Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Flying (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Ground (because of Grass)
¼×
Electric (because of Grass and Dragon)Grass (because of Grass and Dragon)Water (because of Grass and Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelFirePsychicDark

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 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 on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  29. 79Applin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 72Applin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
  33. 40Applin · 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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

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

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40

TM / HM / TR 2

TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

Egg moves 4

EggDefense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
EggRecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10
EggRolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

Biology

Applin is a small inchworm-like Pokémon that takes shelter in a cored apple its whole life. It evolves into Flapple or Appletun depending on the item it is given: Tart Apples evolve Applin into Flapple and Sweet Apples evolve it into Appletun. Dipplin is a third evolutionary path.

If it is attacked by a bird Pokémon, it pretends to be an apple and nothing more.

Design & origin

Applin's worm-like body may be inspired by wyrms, and it appears to be based on the Lindwurm.

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

Pokédex entries

Apple Core Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
—
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

English
Applin
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

1 Def
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
52
Erratic

Breeding

GrassDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
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

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.