No. 0841

Flapple

Apple Wing Pokémon

Official art

Flapple 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. In Pokémon Champions it’s #235 on the Doubles ladder and #243 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Grass Dragon

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 1 kg 2.2 lbs
Base stat total: 485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Champions#235 Doubles ▲1 · #243 Singles ▲6Usual set

Focus Sash · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →

Pokédex entryShield

It flies on wings of apple skin and spits a powerful acid. It can also change its shape into that of an apple.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk110117–178202–350

Def8090–145148–284

SpA95103–161175–317

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe7081–134130–262

Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon

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 Atk.

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Type matchups

GrassDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Ice

2×

BugDragonFairyFlyingPoison

Resists

½×

Ground

¼×

ElectricGrassWater

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 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Flapple outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

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

When this Pokémon eats certain Berries, the effects are doubled.
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Applin Appletun
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Everything about Gluttony →
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Linoone Gulpin Swalot Spoink Grumpig Munchlax Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Skwovet Greedent Applin Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin
This Pokémon's Attack is 1.5× and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8×.
Everything about Hustle →
Other Pokémon with Hustle 21
Rattata Raticate Nidoran♀Nidorina Nidoran♂Nidorino Togepi Togetic Corsola Remoraid Delibird Combee Togekiss Hisuian Lilligant Darumaka Rufflet Durant Deino Zweilous Dracozolt Squawkabilly

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#235 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (34.5%) · (94.0%) · Adamant (33.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (23.5%)

MovesGrav Apple Dragon Rush Protect Sucker Punch

Singles

#243 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (32.9%) · (82.5%) · Jolly (43.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (52.6%)

MovesGrav Apple Sucker Punch Outrage Dragon Dance

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values

Flapple, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
Month	Regulation	Battles	Share of teams
Apr 2026	Reg M-A	3,122,222	0.1%
May 2026	Reg M-A	3,355,619	<0.1%
Jun 2026	Reg M-B	1,163,315	<0.1%
Jul 2026	Reg M-B	1,764,686	<0.1%
Aug 2026	Reg M-B	1,269,250	<0.1%
Sep 2026	Reg M-C	1,631,943	<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

Showdown: all games0.1%

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#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 17


Evo	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	35
1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
1	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
1	Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Dragon	Spec	40	100%	20
1	WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Water	Status	—	—	40
4	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
8	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
12	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
16	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
20	Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.	Dragon	Spec	60	100%	20
24	Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.	Dragon	Status	—	—	20
28	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
32	Grav AppleTarget: 100% -1 Def. During Gravity: 1.5× power.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	10
36	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
40	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
44	Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dragon	Phys	100	75%	10

TM / HM / TR 38


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM13	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM100	Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.	Dragon	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM169	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5

Biology

Flapple is a wyrm-like Pokémon whose evolution was induced by the Tart Apple that it ate. The shell of the apple it once inhabited has become armor and also serves as wing-like appendages which Flapple can use to fly. It can pull the pieces of the shell together to look like an apple and shield itself. It spits a potent acid stored in its cheeks, capable of causing chemical burns.

Design & origin

Flapple appears to be based on the Lindwurm.

Forms

Gigantamax Flapple

GrassDragon

BST 485

When Gigantamaxed, Flapple is encased in a large hollow apple dripping with golden nectar. Its head and neck poke out from the top, with the stem of the apple and the flesh underneath it atop its head.

Its tail comes out from the backside of the apple. It looks identical to Gigantamax Appletun. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Tartness.

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

Pokédex entries

: Apple Wing Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green

: —

Galar#206Isle of Armor#020Paldea#109Kitakami#034

It flies on wings of apple skin and spits a powerful acid. It can also change its shape into that of an apple.
Shield
It ate a sour apple, and that induced its evolution. In its cheeks, it stores an acid capable of causing chemical burns.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Flapple
Japanese: アップリュー
Japanese (romaji): Appryu
Korean: 애프룡
Chinese (Traditional): 蘋裹龍
Chinese (Simplified): 苹裹龙
French: Pomdrapi
German: Drapfel
Spanish: Flapple
Italian: Flapple

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 2 Atk
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 170
: Erratic

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Applin: Use Tart Apple.

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 5 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

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.