DexDB

No. 0841

Flapple

Apple Wing Pokémon

Base
Flapple
Official art
GrassDragon
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
1 kg 2.2 lbs
Base stat total
485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#235 Doubles ▲1 · #243 Singles ▲6Usual set Focus Sash · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
It flies on wings of apple skin and spits a powerful acid. It can also change its shape into that of an apple.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk110117–178202–350
Def8090–145148–284
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe7081–134130–262
Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP70Atk110Def80Spe70SpD60SpA95

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 Atk.

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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 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Flapple outspeeds 13 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. 134Flapple · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  20. 122Flapple · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90Flapple · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#235 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (34.5%) · (94%) · Adamant (33.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (23.5%)

Moves Grav Apple, Dragon Rush, Protect, Sucker Punch

Singles

#243 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (32.9%) · (82.5%) · Jolly (43.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (52.6%)

Moves Grav Apple, Sucker Punch, Outrage, Dragon Dance

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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

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 17

EvoWing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
1RecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10
1Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40
4Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
8AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
12Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
16ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
20Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
24Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
28Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
32Grav AppleTarget: 100% -1 Def. During Gravity: 1.5× power.GrassPhys80100%10
36Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
40FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
44Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Biology

Flapple is a wyrm-like Pokémon whose evolution was induced by the Tart Apple that it ate. The shell of the apple it once inhabited has become armor and also serves as wing-like appendages which Flapple can use to fly. It can pull the pieces of the shell together to look like an apple and shield itself. It spits a potent acid stored in its cheeks, capable of causing chemical burns.

Design & origin

Flapple appears to be based on the Lindwurm.

Forms

Gigantamax Flapple

When Gigantamaxed, Flapple is encased in a large hollow apple dripping with golden nectar. Its head and neck poke out from the top, with the stem of the apple and the flesh underneath it atop its head.

Its tail comes out from the backside of the apple. It looks identical to Gigantamax Appletun. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Tartness.

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

Pokédex entries

Apple Wing Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
—
Galar#206Isle of Armor#020Paldea#109Kitakami#034

  1. It flies on wings of apple skin and spits a powerful acid. It can also change its shape into that of an apple.

    Shield

  2. It ate a sour apple, and that induced its evolution. In its cheeks, it stores an acid capable of causing chemical burns.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Flapple
Japanese
アップリュー
Japanese (romaji)
Appryu
Korean
애프룡
Chinese (Traditional)
蘋裹龍
Chinese (Simplified)
苹裹龙
French
Pomdrapi
German
Drapfel
Spanish
Flapple
Italian
Flapple

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

2 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
170
Erratic

Breeding

GrassDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Applin: Use Tart Apple.

Sword: 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
Sword 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.