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Applin
The Apple Core Pokémon
TL;DR. Applin is a grass/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 260. It spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it’s just an apple and nothing more.
Grass Dragon
It spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it’s just an apple and nothing more.
Height0.2 m
Weight0.5 kg
AbilitiesRipen, Gluttony
HiddenBulletproof
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 260. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 40
Attack 40
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 20
Total260
260 base stat total, the 955th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 183rd among Grass-types.
80 base Defense, Applin's strongest stat, ranking 74th of 192 Grass-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Applin on Daily Pokémon
Applin was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Applin 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, Applin reaches 714 CP at level 40 and 817 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack71
GO Defense116
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)714
Max CP (L50)807
Best buddy (L51)817
Raid catch CP 369–408 (L20). Weather boosted 462–510 (L25).
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Quick answers
Common questions about Applin.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Applin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Applin?
Applin is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Applin weak to?
Applin takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy.
What is Applin resistant to?
Applin resists Ground, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Applin evolve?
Applin evolves into Flapple (Use Tart Apple) or Appletun (Use Sweet Apple) or Dipplin (Use Syrupy Apple).
What generation is Applin from?
Applin was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0840.
What are Applin's base stats?
Applin has HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 80, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 260.
What are Applin's abilities?
Applin can have the abilities Ripen, Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Bulletproof.
Is Applin legendary or mythical?
No. Applin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Applin's best stat?
Applin's highest base stat is Defense at 80, which ranks 74th of 192 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Applin good?
Applin has a base stat total of 260, the 955th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 183rd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Applin as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Applin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Poison Bug Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Ground
¼× Strongly resists
Water Grass Electric
Comparison
Applin vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 192 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Applin | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Attack | 40 | 82 | -42 |
| Defense | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 77 | -37 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 74 | -34 |
| Speed | 20 | 67 | -47 |
| Total | 260 | 447 | -187 |
Game appearances
Applin appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Applin is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Applin isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Applin is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon anime
Applin appears in 2 episodes.
From HZ052 (2024-05-31) through JN101 (2022-03-11).
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Applin cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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