Hydrapple: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP106181–213322–416

Atk8090–145148–284

Def110117–178202–350

SpA120126–189220–372

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe4457–10583–205

Total540Higher than 86% 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: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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

Max+105Max96No SP64Min57Scarf157Tailwind210

At max Speed, Hydrapple outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

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

On switch-in, this Pokémon lowers the evasiveness of opponents 1 stage. Once per battle.
Everything about Supersweet Syrup →
Other Pokémon with Supersweet Syrup 1
Dipplin
This Pokémon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
Everything about Regenerator →
Other Pokémon with Regenerator 24
Slowpoke Slowbro Tangela Slowking Corsola Ho-Oh Tangrowth Audino Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Foongus Amoonguss Alomomola Mienfoo Mienshao Therian Tornadus Mega Dragalge Mareanie Toxapex Gossifleur Eldegoss Klawf Cyclizar
This Pokémon cannot lose its held item due to another Pokémon's Ability or attack.
Everything about Sticky Hold →
Other Pokémon with Sticky Hold 9
Grimer Muk Gulpin Swalot Shellos Gastrodon Trubbish Accelgor Dipplin

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#188 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (24%) · (66.5%) · Quiet (49.5%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (27%)

Moves Fickle Beam, Protect, Earth Power, Giga Drain

Singles

#193 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 7 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (14.7%) · (91.3%) · Modest (48.3%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (17.3%)

Moves Fickle Beam, Earth Power, Leaf Storm, Giga Drain

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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.6% of teams · rank #104 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability
Stat Alignment: Bold
Stat Points: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA

Earth Power
Giga Drain
Nasty Plot
Fickle Beam

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

Usage by rating

All players0.99%
Rated 1500+0.75%
Rated 1630+0.6%
Rated 1760+0.59%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA19.8%
Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD17.5%
Relaxed 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def10.2%
Modest 10 HP / 32 SpA / 24 Spe8.5%
Modest 16 HP / 25 SpA / 25 Spe5.8%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

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

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoFickle BeamHas a 30% chance this move's power is doubled.DragonSpec80100%5

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

54Power WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TM / HM / TR 43

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

TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—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

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——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

TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

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

TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%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

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 7

EggDefense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40

EggDouble HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

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

EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Hydrapple is the evolution of Dipplin. It is composed of seven individual serpentine Pokémon called "syrpents" inhabiting a large syrupy apple.

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

Pokédex entries

: Apple Hydra Pokémon
: Blueberry Academy · The Indigo Disk
Color: Green

: —

Blueberry#163

These capricious syrpents have banded together. On the rare occasion that their moods align, their true power is unleashed.
Violet
Seven syrpents live inside an apple made of syrup. The syrpent in the center is the commander.
Scarlet

Names around the world

English: Hydrapple
Japanese: カミツオロチ
Japanese (romaji): Kamitsuorochi
Korean: 과미드라
Chinese (Traditional): 蜜集大蛇
Chinese (Simplified): 蜜集大蛇
French: Pomdorochi
German: Hydrapfel
Spanish: Hydrapple
Italian: Hydrapple

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 3 SpA
: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 270
: Erratic

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Dipplin: Level up knowing Dragon Cheer.

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.

Hydrapple

Weak to

Resists

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

Singles