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Appletun
The Apple Nectar Pokémon
TL;DR. Appletun is a grass/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 485. Eating a sweet apple caused its evolution. A nectarous scent wafts from its body, luring in the bug Pokémon it preys on.
Grass Dragon
Eating a sweet apple caused its evolution. A nectarous scent wafts from its body, luring in the bug Pokémon it preys on.
Height0.4 m
Weight13.0 kg
AbilitiesRipen, Gluttony
HiddenThick Fat
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 110
Attack 85
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 30
Total485
485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Grass-types.
110 base HP, Appletun's strongest stat, ranking 11th 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
Appletun on Daily Pokémon
Appletun was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Appletun 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, Appletun reaches 2,452 CP at level 40 and 2,805 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack178
GO Defense146
GO Stamina242
Max CP (L40)2,452
Max CP (L50)2,772
Best buddy (L51)2,805
Raid catch CP 1,330–1,401 (L20). Weather boosted 1,662–1,751 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Appletun in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Appletun across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #574 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #574 75.1 score
Ultra League #375 77.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Appletun.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Appletun, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Appletun?
Appletun is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Appletun weak to?
Appletun takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy.
What is Appletun resistant to?
Appletun resists Ground, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Appletun evolve?
Appletun evolves from Applin (Use Sweet Apple). Appletun evolves into Gigantamax Appletun (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Appletun from?
Appletun was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0842.
What are Appletun's base stats?
Appletun has HP 110, Attack 85, Defense 80, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 80, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 485.
What are Appletun's abilities?
Appletun can have the abilities Ripen, Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Thick Fat.
Is Appletun legendary or mythical?
No. Appletun is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Appletun's best stat?
Appletun's highest base stat is HP at 110, which ranks 11th of 192 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Appletun good?
Appletun has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Appletun 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 Appletun 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
Appletun vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 192 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Appletun | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 72 | +38 |
| Attack | 85 | 82 | +3 |
| Defense | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 77 | +23 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Speed | 30 | 67 | -37 |
| Total | 485 | 447 | +38 |
Game appearances
Appletun appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Appletun 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
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Appletun isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Appletun is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon anime
Appletun appears in 3 episodes.
From HZ019 (2023-08-25) through JN115 (2022-06-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Appletun partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Appletun partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Appletun card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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