#842 Appletun

#842 Appletun

Height0.4 m(1'04")
Weight13 kg(28.7 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 8

Appletun's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 110
361
Attack 85
206
Defense 80
196
Sp. Atk 100
236
Sp. Def 80
196
Speed 30
96
1291
Type Effectiveness

Appletun Abilities

Doubles the effect of berries.

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Thick FatHidden

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

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Appletun Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Headbuttnormalphysical70100Level 1The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
GrowthnormalstatusLevel 1The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
WithdrawwaterstatusLevel 1The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat.
Sweet Scentnormalstatus100Level 1The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
RecyclenormalstatusLevel 1The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Astonishghostphysical30100Level 1The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
CurseghoststatusLevel 4A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Stompnormalphysical65100Level 8The user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
Leech Seedgrassstatus90Level 12A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
ProtectnormalstatusLevel 16This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Bullet Seedgrassphysical25100Level 20The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
RecovernormalstatusLevel 24The user regenerates its cells, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.
Apple Acidgrassspecial80100Level 28The user attacks the target with an acidic liquid created from tart apples. This also lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100Level 32The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Iron DefensesteelstatusLevel 36The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Dragon Pulsedragonspecial85100Level 40The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100Level 44The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
AmnesiapsychicstatusTMThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Body Pressfightingphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Draco Meteordragonspecial13090TMComets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dragon Taildragonphysical6090TMThe target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Earthquakegroundphysical100100TMThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glidegrassphysical55100TMGliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusTMThe user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Gyro Ballsteelphysical100TMThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Heavy Slamsteelphysical100TMThe user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
High Horsepowergroundphysical9595TMThe user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Iron Headsteelphysical80100TMThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Leaf Stormgrassspecial13090TMThe user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Outragedragonphysical120100TMThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Appletun Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Sword

Eating a sweet apple caused its evolution. A nectarous scent wafts from its body, luring in the bug Pokémon it preys on.

Shield

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

In Other Languages

Appletun's Japanese name is Tarupple (タルップル). Here are all the official names for Appletun across different languages:

JapaneseタルップルTarupple
Korean단지래플
Chinese (Traditional)豐蜜龍
FrenchDratatin
GermanSchlapfel
SpanishAppletun
ItalianAppletun
Chinese (Simplified)丰蜜龙

Appletun Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship50
Growth RateSlow Then Very Fast
Base Experience170

How to Get Appletun

Appletun is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Appletun in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Appletun

Appletun is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 485, Appletun is classified as a Apple Nectar Pokémon and is part of the Applin → Flapple → Appletun → Dipplin → Hydrapple evolution line.

In competitive play, Appletun is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 5.56% usage rate. Its key abilities are Ripen and Gluttony and Thick Fat, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Appletun is weak to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Appletun can learn 60 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Apple Acid, Leech Seed, Recycle, Draco Meteor. Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 13kg, Appletun has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Galar region games.