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No. 1019 · Generation IX · Paldea

Hydrapple

The Apple Hydra Pokémon

TL;DR. Hydrapple is a grass/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 540. Seven syrpents live inside an apple made of syrup. The syrpent in the center is the commander.

Grass Dragon

Seven syrpents live inside an apple made of syrup. The syrpent in the center is the commander.

Height1.8 m
Weight93.0 kg
AbilitiesSupersweet Syrup, Regenerator
HiddenSticky Hold
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 540. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 106
Attack 80
Defense 110
Sp. Attack 120
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 44
Total540
540 base stat total, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Grass-types.
120 base Special Attack, Hydrapple's strongest stat, ranking 19th of 192 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hydrapple in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hydrapple reaches 3,234 CP at level 40 and 3,700 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack216
GO Defense186
GO Stamina235
Max CP (L40)3,234
Max CP (L50)3,656
Best buddy (L51)3,700
Raid catch CP 1,767–1,848 (L20). Weather boosted 2,209–2,310 (L25).

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Competitive

Hydrapple in competitive play.

Hydrapple is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #599 in the Great League.

OU
Nasty Plot
Nasty Plot / Fickle Beam / Giga Drain / Earth Power
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs248 HP / 248 Def / 12 Spe
  • TeraPoison, Fairy, Steel
UU
Offensive Nasty Plot
Nasty Plot / Draco Meteor / Giga Drain / Earth Power
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureModest
  • EVs252 HP / 136 SpA / 68 SpD / 52 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Steel
ThatBoldApple: Defensive Nasty Plot
Nasty Plot / Draco Meteor / Giga Drain / Earth Power
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
  • TeraSteel, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #599 74.5 score
Ultra League #446 75.5 score
Master League #212 62.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Hydrapple.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hydrapple, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hydrapple?

Hydrapple is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Hydrapple weak to?

Hydrapple takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy.

What is Hydrapple resistant to?

Hydrapple resists Ground, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.

How does Hydrapple evolve?

Hydrapple evolves from Dipplin (Know Dragon Cheer move, level up). Hydrapple is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Hydrapple from?

Hydrapple was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1019.

What are Hydrapple's base stats?

Hydrapple has HP 106, Attack 80, Defense 110, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 80, and Speed 44. Total base stat total: 540.

What are Hydrapple's abilities?

Hydrapple can have the abilities Supersweet Syrup, Regenerator, plus the Hidden Ability Sticky Hold.

Is Hydrapple legendary or mythical?

No. Hydrapple is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hydrapple's best stat?

Hydrapple's highest base stat is Special Attack at 120, which ranks 19th of 192 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Hydrapple good?

Hydrapple has a base stat total of 540, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Hydrapple as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Hydrapple 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Hydrapple is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Poison Flying Bug Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Ground
¼× Strongly resists
Water Grass Electric
Comparison

Hydrapple vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 192 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Hydrapple Grass avg Difference
HP 106 72 +34
Attack 80 82 -2
Defense 110 75 +35
Special Attack 120 77 +43
Special Defense 80 74 +6
Speed 44 67 -23
Total 540 447 +93
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Game appearances

Hydrapple appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Hydrapple is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Hydrapple isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Hydrapple is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Hydrapple partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Hydrapple partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.