Applin

No. 0840

Type: Grass / Dragon

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.

Base stats

HP40
Attack40
Defense80
Sp. Attack40
Sp. Defense40
Speed20

Total 260

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Rock — Cover 3 weaknesses (Ice, Flying, Bug) — Rollout
  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Bug) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Steel — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Fairy) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Ice — Cover 2 weaknesses (Flying, Dragon) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Bulletproof
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Pounce, Sucker Punch, Rollout, Astonish

Frequently asked questions

What type is Applin?
Applin is a Grass and Dragon type Pokémon.
What are Applin's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 80, Sp. Attack 40, Sp. Defense 40, Speed 20. That is a base stat total of 260.
What is Applin weak to?
Applin takes extra damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ice and Poison moves.
What abilities does Applin have?
Applin can have Ripen, Gluttony and Bulletproof. Its hidden ability is Bulletproof.
What does Applin evolve into?
Applin evolves into Flapple, Appletun and Dipplin.
What moves does Applin learn?
Applin learns 2 moves by levelling up and 2 by TM.