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Dipplin

Candy Apple Pokémon

Dipplin official artwork
Official art

Dipplin is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 485. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

GrassDragon
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
9.7 kg 21.4 lbs
Base stat total
485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX The Teal Mask
Abilities
Pokédex entryViolet
The head sticking out belongs to the fore-wyrm, while the tail belongs to the core-wyrm. The two share one apple and help each other out.
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Base stats

HP80155–187270–364
Atk8090–145148–284
Def110117–178202–350
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe4054–10176–196
Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP80Atk80Def110Spe40SpD80SpA95

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

GrassDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Grass and Dragon)
2×
Bug (because of Grass)Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Flying (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Ground (because of Grass)
¼×
Electric (because of Grass and Dragon)Grass (because of Grass and Dragon)Water (because of Grass and Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelFirePsychicDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Dipplin outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dipplin against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101Dipplin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92Dipplin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Dipplin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNFE

0.2% of teams · rank #144 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Bold
EVs
248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Tera Type
Poison
  1. Recover
  2. Dragon Tail
  3. Giga Drain
  4. Growth

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.4%
  • 1500 weighting0.7%
  • 1630 weighting0.2%
  • 1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD47.9%
  • Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe28.6%
  • Relaxed 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def10.6%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD5.0%
  • Relaxed 248 HP / 176 Def / 84 SpD3.2%

Tera types

  • Poison52.9%
  • Steel37.6%
  • Fairy6.9%
  • Grass2.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0840ApplinGrassDragon
    1. Use Tart Apple
      #0841FlappleGrassDragon
    2. Use Sweet Apple
      #0842AppletunGrassDragon
    3. Use Syrupy Apple
      #1011DipplinGrassDragon
      1. Level up knowing Dragon Cheer
        #1019HydrappleGrassDragon

Moves

Level up 15

EvoDouble HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1RecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10
1Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40
4Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
8GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
12Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
16ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
20Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
28Syrup BombTarget's Speed is lowered by 1 stage for 3 turns.GrassSpec6085%10
32Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
36RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
40Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
44SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 5

EggDefense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
EggInfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
EggRecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10
EggRolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

Biology

Dipplin consists of two worm-like Pokémon inhabiting a large syrupy apple resembling a candy apple. It evolves from Applin, a worm-like Pokémon that inhabits an apple. Dipplin evolves into Hydrapple.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Candy Apple Pokémon
Kitakami · The Teal Mask
Color
Green
—
Kitakami#036

  1. The head sticking out belongs to the fore-wyrm, while the tail belongs to the core-wyrm. The two share one apple and help each other out.

    Violet

  2. Dipplin is two creatures in one Pokémon. Its evolution was triggered by a special apple grown only in one place.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Dipplin
Japanese
カミッチュ
Japanese (romaji)
Kamicchu
Korean
과미르
Chinese (Traditional)
裹蜜蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
裹蜜虫
French
Pomdramour
German
Sirapfel
Spanish
Dipplin
Italian
Dipplin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

2 Def
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
170
Slow

Breeding

GrassDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Applin: Use Syrupy Apple.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.