Flapple (#0841) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk110103–178202–350

Def8076–145148–284

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe7067–134130–262

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 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.
HustleHidden ability
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

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%) · Hustle (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%) · Hustle (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.

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

EvoWing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

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

1TwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20

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

4Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

8AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

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

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

20Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

24Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

28Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

32Grav AppleLower the targets Defense by 1 stage. Damage is increased by 50% during Gravitys effect.GrassPhys80100%10

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

40FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

44Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

TM / HM / TR 38

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

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

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

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

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

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%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

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

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

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

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

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

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

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

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Pokédex entries

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

Galar#206Isle of Armor#020Paldea#109Kitakami#034

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
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

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